Though born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and a Fil-American, Mark "Mugen" Striegl fights in the MMA rings as a proud Filipino. He currently has 14 wins and 2 losses for his MMA career which he making his mark and aiming to give the country a international title.
But the road to be a MMA fighter was not that easy, He first started with wrestling while in high school, and under his brother’s tutelage soaked up other fighting styles such as Aikido, Taekwondo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Influenced by Pride Fighting Championship and K-1, he fought and made an impressive 77-1 record.
He joined the Wajutsu Keisyukai Gods dojo after high school and when they moved to San Diego, California during his college years, Mark trained at Victory MMA, and shuttled regularly between San Diego and Tokyo, keeping his loyalty to his Wajutsu “home.”
He joined the Wajutsu Keisyukai Gods dojo after high school and when they moved to San Diego, California during his college years, Mark trained at Victory MMA, and shuttled regularly between San Diego and Tokyo, keeping his loyalty to his Wajutsu “home.”
But this MMA fighter is also a lover, a food-lover to be exact. He also cooks and says he would be open a café or restaurant when he is done with fighting. Interestingly his official unofficial” fight team that he and his fighter friends in Baguio is named Team Buffet.
Now along with MMA career he will take a new challenge entering the showbiz industry as he became part of the ALV Talent Circuit. He joins the roster of talented artists like Billy Crawford, Carla Abellana, Kris Lawrence and Jay-R to name a few.
With his physique and talent in martial arts, he can definitely do action roles with ease. And with his looks, he can also be a charming leading man. Maybe can do both and even more, perfect with his nickname 'Mugen' which is the Japanese word for limitless.
For now he accepted the challenge of answering this #Lucky7 questions!
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