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Colt45 URCC Cebu 6 “Respect” Fight Card Results

January 18, 2011 by Janey

The 6^th installment of Colt45 URCC Cebu concluded last January 14, 2011. The Colt45 URCC Cebu MMA event was held at Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City. Despite the rain, the event pushed through drawing a huge crowd that filled the hall up to the standing room area. Happening on the same weekend as the Sinulog Festival, URCC once again turned up the heat as 16 fighters dueled in the ring.

He somehow reminds me of Gelo

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Referee Aldee’s Piercing Gaze

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Take it to the ground

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The main event didn’t disappoint as the battle between Cary Bullos and former Visayan bantamweight champion Leonard Delarmino got the fight fans brimming with adrenaline as both fighters placed physical pains on each other. Round 1 between the two was an exciting round of brutal exchanges.

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Ground and Pound or Grind and Pound? 😀

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In the end, early Round 2 of the match, Cary got winded out and his corner threw in the towel.

Colt45 URCC Cebu 6: Respect Fight Card Results

Match 1

Reynan Noblefranca v. Jessie Tambiling

Winner: Reynan Noblefranca

TKO via referee stoppage

Round 1, 7:43

Match 2

Philip Delarmino v. Jhon Edu Torbiso

Winner: Philip Delarmino

TKO via referee stoppage

Round 1, 1:14

Match 3

Lorde Rey Yamit v. Vaughn Donaire

Winner: Vaughn Donaire

Tapout via RNC

Round 1, 4:55

Match 4

Agustin Delarmino v. Maxlito Yong

Winner: Agustin Delarmino

Verbal tapout

Round 1, 3:32

Match 5

Mark Revalde v. Victor Torre

Winner: Victor Torre

Verbal tapout

Round 1, 1:06

Match 6

George Flansbaum v. Jimmy Yabo

Winner: No Contest –both disqualified for not engaging

Round 2, 6:54

Match 7

Ricardo Sapno v. Tom Woodfin

Winner: Tom Woodfin

Tapout via Rear Naked Choke

Round 1, 3:44

Match 8

Leonard Delarmino v. Cary Bullos

Winner: Leonard Delarmino

TKO via corner stoppage

Round 2, 5:30

URCC Cebu 6 Album

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URCC Cebu and 2011 Sinulog Festival

January 13, 2011 by Janey

URCC Cebu is happening tomorrow, January 14, 2011 (Friday), at 7pm. Bubba will be refereeing most of the fights with the help of a local referee. He’s tagging me along so I’d be seeing up-close what Cebu fighters have to offer in the MMA scene.

Since we already flew out to Cebu, we might as well make most of the trip and the weekend. It’s the 2011 Sinulog Festival in Cebu and it will be our first time to join the Sinulog Festival experience.

January 15, 2011 (Saturday)
6:00 AM	Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
8:00 AM	Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group
9:00 AM	Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM	Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM	Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM	Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM	Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I
8:00 PM	Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM	Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts

January 16, 2011 (Sunday)	SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM	Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM	Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM	Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM	Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM	Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña

Most of our previous Cebu travels consisted of trips to the nearby islands like Bantayan Island, Virgin Island and Malapascua.

Beachfront

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Bantayan Island

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But on this trip to Cebu, we’re departing from the usual beach escapes and will discover the beautiful city of Cebu. Other than trying to check out the historical and must-see places in Cebu City, this trip is going to be a Cebu food trip!!!

I have about 10-12 restaurants in the list and I have no idea how to finish all the restaurants. For Saturday dinner, while Bubba is off to Alvin’s BJJ seminar, I’m pretty excited to meet with Eric and Trixie, who are also going to be in Cebu.

I can’t wait to post about the URCC Cebu event, the winners, and this food-filling weekend in Cebu City. Stay tuned!

Malapascua Island, Cebu

Chibori, Cebu

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Colt45 URCC XVII Havoc Fight Card Result – The Kiss of Pain

July 27, 2010 by Janey

July 24, 2010 –I had to do a double take when the event host said, “URCC 17.” Wow, it’s been that many and when I talk to some fight fans and mention URCC, they still remember the first few URCC events at the amphitheater of Casino Filipino or the one at Ultra. The biggest local MMA event has made quite a lasting impression even during its inception or its natal years.

And the fight fans continue to grow in numbers. Just last Saturday, girls from my Thursday prayer group (I know, extremes right?) came and supported Chris as he refereed some of the fights. I invited my good friend Francis to go too and he was also there with us. He was a URCC virgin until that night. As for Madz, I think that’s her 3^rd time to go, accompanying me.

URCC XVII “Havoc” Fight Card Results:

Match 1

Honorio Banario v. Bernard Soriano

Winner: Honorio Banario

Submission (Punches)

Round 1 – 2:55

Match 2

Noel Norada v. Randy Megrino

Winner: Noel Norada

Submission (Punches)

Round 1 – 1:37

Match 3

Jessie Rafols v. Andrew Benibe

Winner: Jessie Rafols

Submission (Kimura)

Round 1 – 9:12

Match 4

Reysaldo Transmonte v. Lino Tagacay

Winner: Reysaldo Transmonte

Decision (Unanimous)

Round 3 – 5:00

Match 5

Carl Sabeniano v. Jerson Estoro

Winner: Carl Sabeninano

KO (Backfist)

Round 1 – 0:18

Match 6

Igot Subora v. Panchito Estrada

Winner: Igor Subora

Submission (RNC)

Round 1 – 4:21

Match 7

Eric Kelly v. Aden Zarco

Winner: Eric Kelly

Submission (Achilles Lock)

Round 1 – 2:41

Match 8

Reggie Amarante v. Charry de la Cruz

Winner: Reggie Amarante

Decision (Unanimous)

Round 2 – 10:00

Match 9

Froilan Sarenas v. Razi Jabbari

Winner: Froilan Sarenas

Submission (Armbar)

Round 1 – 5:50

Match 10

Roy Docyogen v. Jordan Ogo

Winner: Roy Docyogen

Submission (RNC)

Round 1 – 9:26

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Most of the matches at this event weren’t really that exciting (to my disappointment because I just recruited 3 new fight fans) but there are a few that really had me forget about the ho-hum ones. I took pleasure in watching every second of Match 3 between Jessie Rafols and Andrew Benibe as the two fighters were toe to toe in dominating the other. It was a very technical fight with one taking the advantage position off the other. Rafols at one point mounted Benibe and tried to execute an armbar. Benibe tactically escaped the trap and reversed positions with Rafols. A few more take downs and Benibe found himself caught in a Kimura set-up by Rafols.

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Lino Tagacay, representing The Army Team, was an old boxing trainer of mine at a former gym before he stepped into the professional MMA scene. I have a lot of respect for his boxing skills despite his long range punch throws that really opens up his head for a big blow. I think Tagacay’s aggression in the first round earned him that round. For a second, Tagacay thought that the blue corner had thrown in the towel and almost celebrated too early. Transmonte wasn’t that quick to quit. Both fighters though were visibly tired. I think the judges gave the 2^nd round to Transmonte after landing some leg kicks. Equally scoring a round of his own, the match went to a third. Transmonte looked like he caught his second wind as he kept moving forward creating more offense towards Tagacay’s direction. Tagacay seemed to be running low in gas and eventually lost by decision to Transmonte.

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Match 5 was the speediest fight that night ending 18 seconds after the bell clonked its start. Carl Sabeniano looked so much in shape and form, ready to knock the fight out of his opponent. And that’s what he did to the crowd’s delight as the crowd roared in excitement. A rotating backfist from Sabeniano was Elorde MMA’s Jerson Estoro stone cold stunner! He was immediately knocked out cold. I see it though as partially a lucky shot since the punch was thrown semi-blindly. It was a back fist landing squarely on the jaw. I can’t wait to see him again in the next one and prove myself wrong. I know definitely that there’s more to see from him. Kudos to marring the perfect winning record of Estoro!

The daunting Ukrainian MMA fighter Igor Subora saw Panchito Estrada in the ring for Match 6. The crowd cheered “Panchito” on as he kept dampening Subora’s stance with a number of strong punches. It kept landing on Subora’s face that eventually gave him a bloody cut. That didn’t derail his objective as he took down Estrada and held him down. Estrada appeared to have his immense strength drained from him. Igor positioned well to maneuver a rear naked choke. Estrada finally taps after a well-executed RNC.

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Match 7 was another personal favorite among the fight roster that night. It was a match that involved Ari Zarco of Maic’s Gym and Eric Kelly of Yaw Yan Ardigma. The time was mostly spent on the ground with Kelly attempting to secure an ankle lock and Zarco trying to defend himself. At the end of it, I thought Zarco tapped to what looked like a knee lock or trap arranged by Kelly. To me, Kelly’s posture came across as pressure on the knee. I even commented to Arvin who was sitting beside me that it was the first time I actually saw a knee lock executed in the URCC. After talking to CW about it, he said it was essentially an ankle lock. “An ankle lock?” I thought to myself. It seemed to be too high for an ankle lock. I shrugged. It must be from a pretty awkward angle. Nevertheless, from where I was sitting, Kelly looked like he knew what he was doing and have performed his fight strategy with confidence.

Reggie Amarante was another boxing trainer of mine before he joined the URCC. He was one of my favorite trainers (together with “Kim”) back in the day. He has great footwork and speed. He now trains under DEFTAC. Reggie Amarante obviously dominated his opponent in the ring during Match 8 unleashing hooks and whipping straights from time to time. His visibly solid punches kept poking de la Cruz’ face bruising him badly. Reggie looked untouched and was clearly ahead of his game. To my dissatisfaction though, he didn’t go in for the kill. He didn’t follow through even if de la Cruz staggered a couple of times. To be fair to de la Cruz, he took some solid punches and still appeared to be unfazed. His eyes were still all focused on Amarante, striving to re-strategize. Amarante after 2 rounds was evidently the winner even without reading the judges’ scorecard.

Match 10 was between Jordan Ogo, a fighter from Saipan and Lakay Wushu’s Roy Docyogen. Ogo did excite the crowd a bit with his striking abilities but Docyogen proved to be a seasoned and well-trained fighter. The bell couldn’t save Ogo as he taps out with 34 seconds left in the 1^st round.

Other Photos:

Guess who?

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Pretty pretty girls support Chris!

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Maddie and Bubba

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Janey, Margee, Rasia, Maddie

Thanks girls for attending, I know you’re all tired from the en2010 conference 🙂

But you still managed to watch.

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With Francis and his favorite shirt, our prayer group leader Marge

and my Yoshinoya eating partner Rasia

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3 of the FOUR STRONG! 😉 Super love these two!

Overall, the matches just made me yearn for more URCC live action. I can’t believe I missed URCC XVI. The same thing goes for Francis. It was his first URCC live event but, as he texted me that night, it certainly won’t be his last.

URCC 17 Havoc Album

URCC 17 Havoc Album –Rasia

Related Entries:

URCC XV Onslaught Fight Result

URCC XIV Aggression Fight Result

Photo Credit:

Rasia Ortanez

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In the Flesh: Raw and Raring

May 19, 2010 by Janey

Guess who Bubba was training with last Saturday? 😉

He is a Filipino-British actor, host and commercial model that can make hundred of girls flushed with fever just by flashing his bright melting smile.

Bubba and Coach Basas gave him a crash course in MMA to get him prepped for his new show.

In Action:

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Positioning

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Armbar

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Superman Punch!!! 🙂

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Packing 🙂

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Guess who owns those white gloves he used? 😉

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He’s quite simple and unpretentious. He was open to learn and eager to practice. Without gripes about taking a break, the heat or an aching muscle. No star complexities at all –something that would definitely make you adore him more… even off cam.

Derek Ramsay Training Album

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Colt45 URCC 15 “Onslaught” Fight Result

November 23, 2009 by Janey

Last Saturday, my friend/”sole” sister Madz and I was at the 15^th installation of Universal Reality Combat Championship dubbed, “Onslaught.” This time it was staged at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Thank goodness that the World Pyro Olympics was staged at the Fort or we would have been caught in heavy traffic.

We came in a bit late (1^st round already started) but thank goodness, Jerome had two seats saved and we were able to find relatively good seats in the elevated PHP 300-ticket area (last time we paid for VIP seats at PHP 1K++, I strained my neck. Downside of PHP300 -rowdy drunk guys who make never-ending speculative commentaries and a fool of themselves).

FIGHT RESULTS

1. Hideo Morikawa (Kyokushinkai) vs Ramonito Pabroa (d’ Elements)

Result: Morikawa won via armbar

2. Alvin Ramirez (Yaw Yan Buhawi) vs Roy Docyogen (Lakay Wushu)

Result: Docyogen won by unanimous decision

3. Lando Espinosa (Elorde MMA) vs George Lusadan (Lakay Wushu)

Result:

4. Sabah Fadai (DEFTAC Cebu/Revolution Fight Team) vs Aden Zarco (Benibe MMA)

Result: Fadai won via KO

5. Jlimar Tanagayan (Cenojas MMA) vs Mags Gonzales (Oriental Negros Top Team)

Result:

6. Eric Kelly (Yaw Yan Ardigma) vs Luke Mark Catubig (Oriental Negros Top Team)

Result:

7. Marcus Valda (DEFTAC) vs Vincent Pajaro (Hybrid Yaw Yan)

Result: Valda won via TKO. Pajaro’s corner throws in the towel.

8. Ali Khatibi (DEFTAC) vs Andrew Benibe (Benibe MMA)

Result: Stoppage by the doctor due to accidental eye gouge. Khatibi retains title.

9. Caloy Baduria (Elorde MMA) vs Zhang Tie Quan (Black Tiger Team China)

Result: Zhang won via armbar

10. Mark Sangiao (Lakay Wushu) vs Justin Cruz (Spike 22)

Result: Cruz won via guillotine choke

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I wasn’t able to take that many photos unlike last time because I wanted to concentrate on the fights. I was able to take a few during the earlier bouts.

This got to be one of the best fight card, even the undercard fights were action-awesome. One undercard that Gracie Barra Cebu contender won had half the body of Zarco flying out of the ring with his kick. It was indeed a great kick catapulting your opponent between the ropes knocked out. It’s another thing though to add insult to injury by taunting a man in stupor.

I think there were 4 title-ridden MMA bouts –the last 4 fights that started off with Marcus Valda and Vincent Pajaro squaring off. I really liked the pre-fight video presented prior to introducing the fighters –gives some off-the-ring drama and humanizes the fighters a bit (it’s sick how some drunkards go there and rally the fighters like they’re in a cockpit watching roosters slash each other until they bleed out.) The fighters are athletes too, you know. Some of them are really technically adept and not only there to gut it out.

As soon as the bell clonked, my good friend Marcus (SEA Games wrestling champ in two categories) immediately took control of the match. He dominated position against then heavyweight champion Pajaro from the Hybrid Yaw Yan team. He got Pajaro’s back and unleashed damaging punches to the head. Pajaro momentarily escaped the disadvantaged position and was able to get back on his feet. But Marcus had something up his rashguard sleeve when he took Pajaro down like he was only fighting a featherweight champ. Marcus did an incredible suplex, which is basically an offensive move used in professional sport wrestling where you pick up your opponent off the ground and then using the large portion of his own body weight to drive him down. The whole crowd ooh-ed and aah-ed in astonishment. Marcus had great base that toppled Pajaro’s strength of trying to put him off. He held Pajaro down with full control. He took his time and let loose few more harmful blows to Pajaro’s face. Finally, Pajaro’s corner threw in the towel –literally in the middle of the ring. Referee stopped the fight.

The Khatibi and Benibe fight was the most cautious match –with both fighters measuring the other without quite an offensive attack. Benibe at one point accidentally kneed Khatibi’s groin area. Later on, Khatibi accidentally poked Benibe’s eyes. The doctor didn’t want Benibe to continue. Without a decisive result, Khatibi retained the title.

Co-main event round, Caloy “Bad Boy” Baduria looked ready for his opponent returning from China –coming from a light heavyweight division win against Remand Lazaro. Both fighters weren’t strangers to each other as they have seen the same determined eyes in the ring before. Zhang Tie Quan won the first meet against Baduria. …and he won the 2^nd meet last Saturday via armbar. It’s surprising that Baduria hasn’t learned how to defend against that strategy and still somehow gave away his arm. This is not the first time he has tapped out due to an armbar trap.

The main event is the excellently conditioned Mark Sangiao pitted against the well-rounded Justin Cruz returning from Guam. I personally like Justin Cruz because he is a seasoned athlete and shows a lot of heart in his fights. This was the match I was really anticipating, other than Marcus’ URCC debut, because Mark Sangiao has earned my respect too after having an undefeated record (with strong fights) before his first loss in URCC 7, the Art of War, where Filipino MMA fighters were up against Chinese MMA fighters. That was back in December 2005 –Bubba’s last match as well. Almost 4 years since I saw Sangiao back in the URCC ring again.

Reigning champ Justin “The Shocker” Cruz of Spike 22 didn’t make it easy for Lakay Wushu’s Sangiao to reclaim the belt he once had. He once again impressed me by locking in a tight guillotine around Sangiao’s neck –guillotine that actually prevents airflow to the lungs. It was quite tricky to pull –but Cruz’ execution was done beautifully and successfully. Sangiao is a formidable foe not known to tap out –but unexpectedly, he did.

Enjoyed the show with Team DEFTAC (Jerome, Carlo, Janna, Floyd, newly promoted to purple Toffy and Lai) 🙂

(With Maddie)

It was another heart-stopping show. URCC only gets better as the MMA fighters are more learnt and get more skillful. Eagerly anticipating the next “Bakbakan na!” event.

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Colt45 URCC “Onslaught”

November 12, 2009 by Janey

On November 21, 2009, witness Mixed Martial Arts action at its finest! The Universal Reality Combat Championship presents the COLT 45 URCC “Onslaught.” This time, the URCC moves to its new home the World Trade Center! The event boasts of FOUR title bouts! Headed by the Bantamweight titlebout between reigning champ Justin “The Shocker” Cruz of Spike 22 Guam versus former titleholder Mark “The Machine” Sangiao! Almost four years since his last fight inside the URCC ring, Sangiao will try to reclaim the belt he once had. Does he still have it or will Cruz “SHOCK” the highland fighter?

Featured in the Co-Main event fight is the Middleweight title rematch between titleholder Zhang Tie Quan of China versus former champ Caloy “Bad Boy” Baduria. Baduria lost his title to Zhang at last year’s URCC Indestructible event which made people doubt Baduria’s capability as a formidable Middleweight contender. When Baduria went up to the light heavyweight division at last July’s 14th installment “Aggression,” and severely punished Cuban fighter Remand Lazaro for the belt, he specifically asked for a rematch with Zhang with the goal to be the first to occupy two belts at the URCC. Eight other fights showcase Filipino MMA fighters slugging it out for the chance to be called the best MMA fighter in the country!

Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) is the first professional mixed martial arts event based in the Philippines founded in 2002 by Filipino BJJ fighter Alvin Aguilar, who has been in the underground fighting scene for some time. It is considered a professional sport in the Philippines and is under the supervision of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB).

For tickets, call Ticketnet at 9115555. For more details, call 3810940 or log on to www.urccmma.com. Tickets are also available at Chris Sports, Yoshinoya branches, and thru Globe GCash.

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Royce Gracie Seminar 2009 in Manila, Cebu, Davao

November 3, 2009 by Janey

DEFTAC is hosting a Royce Gracie seminar at BAMF on November 7, 2009. There will be two schedules: 3pm and 5pm. Seminar cost per head is PHP 1,500. For more details on the seminar, you may coordinate with Richard Lasprilla (0917) 512 7745.

Royce will also be visiting the Cebu gym on Nov 8 and a gym in Davao on Nov 9.

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Colt 45 URCC XIV Aggression Fight Result

July 21, 2009 by Janey

In nuclear strategy, a first strike is a pre-emptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force. But at last Saturday’s URCC XIV Aggression, Eduard Folayang and AJ Aguon proved that game theories don’t necessarily apply in the ring. Both fighters launched offensive attacks as well as counterforce that led the decision to the judges’ scorecard. With a unanimous decision, the SEA Games Champion Eduard Folayang retained his welterweight title keeping his record still UNDEFEATED.

The Lakay Wushu bet kept his losing record unmoving at 0. He has won every contest that he fought gathering undeniable respect from Pinoy MMA fight fans. During URCC XII Supremacy’s main fight, Folayang faced Caloy Baduria from Elorde MMA Team and won that fight with a technical knockout via RSC. Most expected that the match versus Aguon of Spike 22 who flew in from Guam, will result in the same. Except that Aguon is made of tougher material.

The other main fight was also a match to talk about. Marcus Valda supposedly begged off from his first URCC debut due to a medical condition. Hybrid Yaw-Yan’s Henry Kobayashi was able to tap Remand Lazaro as the replacement for Valda. Lazaro was plucked to fight Caloy Baduria and he was spirited to fight for the light heavyweight belt. Lazaro is a Cuban National based in the US who came to the country some months ago to train for his September Art of War stint. He cross-trains with the Yaw Yan team for kickboxing. But first and foremost, he is an experienced boxer and MMA fighter with a professional MMA record of 4-0. It was clearly a good match since Baduria is also a natural boxer.

During the fight, Lazaro tried a few times to take down Caloy Baduria but surprisingly, Baduria’s sprawl was more impressive than usual, deterring the attempts of Lazaro to take it to the ground. Unlike before, Baduria promptly went to his training and worked to improve his grappling skills. The Yaw Yan fighter attempted again and again to take Baduria down but he was unsuccessful.

By chance later in the first round, Lazaro managed to take Baduria down and got to side mount. Baduria punished Lazaro for that take down and targeted his opponent’s mid-section that affected Lazaro’s breathing. Lazaro wasn’t doing anything while on the ground and eventually grew tired trying to hold the massive Baduria down. There wasn’t much going on that the referee had to reset them to standing position. Lazaro had difficulty standing up and was staggering in his steps. The ref asked him if he could still continue. When the ref asked him the third time, he waved his hand to say no (verbal/gesture submission). He was given an oxygen mask after.

First strike goes to Eduard Folayang

Eduard Folayang lashed a couple of blows to Aguon’s face that connected. One hook landed on the Aguon’s face that left a big purplish bruise. His right side was pretty swollen creating a Mt. Rushmore on that cheek. Folayang wanted to balance the other cheek by carrying out his punching ammunitions. Aguon was quick on his feet dodging missiles approaching his direction. Despite receiving “close low blows” from Folayang’s knees, the Guam fighter never wavered, not even when one actually hit home. The ref paused the fight allowing Aguon to recover. Match rules give the fighter a full 5 minutes but Aguon was eager to fight. He was there to fight and not leisure on a picnic break. He called off the time and motioned to the ref that he wanted “to get it ON.”

Do not write off just yet the second strike capabilities of Guam. Unlike the sordid first match of the night where one fighter claimed to be choking on his blood, AJ Aguon wasn’t there to fool around. He meant business. And the deal he wants to close, staring him on the face at that moment is Eduard Folayang. The groin shot wasn’t a deal breaker for him.

The other superpower might have a lower level of deterrence response after the first strike. Aguon unleashed a deadly side step counter blow that left a cut on Folayang’s eye area. The blood continued to stream down the Wushu fighter’s face that the ref had the cut checked by a doctor. Folayang is not one to abandon his mission. With blood flowing down his eye making it extremely difficult for him to see, he braved the fight.

The Superfight was an excellent match. Both players got up from their weakened position and went to war even if it appeared at one point that they were unable to continue. Each fighter testing each other’s arsenal to the point that survival is a question. Both fighters were in tiptop shape attempting to destroy each other’s arsenal.

The main fight was the best fight I’ve seen in the last four URCCs where both fighters were very professional, matched toe to toe, and had a lot of heart and gut.

URCC XIV Aggression Fight Result

Match	Winner	Team	Loser	Team	Result	Time	Round
1	Jet Lumawag	DEFTAC Bacolod	Joel Taon	Kampilan Yaw Yan	Ref stoppage	6:34	1
2	Charles de Tomas	D’ Elements Gym	Franz Altarejos	DEFTAC	Ref stoppage	9:53	1
3	Erwin Focad	Lakay Wushu	Lando Espinosa	Elorde MMA	Ref stoppage: dislocated shoulder	1:03	1
4	Badong Domasian	Elorde MMA	Richie Redman	CPFC	Tap out	2:39	1
5	Eric Kelly	Yaw Yan Ardigma	Robert Buminaang	Way of Champions	Submission choke	2:00	1
6	Reggie Amarante	DEFTAC	Raymond Carlos	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Ref stoppage	3:03	2
7	Mike Natividad	WAP/Phil. Army	Ruben Sumido	Yaw Yan Texas	RNC: Rear Naked Choke	1:19	1
8	Vicente Pajaro	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Sugar Ray Estrada	Elorde MMA	Armbar	4:08	1
9	Caloy Baduria	Elorde MMA	Remand Lazaro	Hybrid Yaw Yan	Verbal submission: Fatigue	9:01	1
10	Eduard Folayang	Lakay Wushu	AJ Aguon	Spike 22 (Guam)	Judges scorecard: Unanimous	20:00	2

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Colt 45 URCC XIV “Aggression”

July 7, 2009 by Janey

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URCC 14 Is Around The Corner

May 8, 2009 by Janey

The 14^th installment of Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) is target to unleash on July, 18, 2009.

I cannot wait!

In the meantime, let us look back at the scenes from URCC 13: Indestructible

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Seek and Destroy at URCC 13 Indestructible

November 26, 2008 by Janey

URCC 13 Indestructible

Fight Card

Lawrence Chan Strikes and Submissions v. Jerson Estoro Elorde MMA (Bantamweight 130-139 lbs.)
Jayco Telan Nat Kick Phil v. Jessi Rafols Gym Kata Sambo (Bantamweight 130-139 lbs.)
Sherwin Dagohoy Hybrid Yaw Yan v. Noble Ampoc Yaw Yan Ardigma (Pinweight 110-119 lbs.)
Ramonito Pabroa D’ Elements Gym v. Lando Espinosa Elorde MMA (Bantamweight 130-139 lbs.)
Gello Reyes DEFTAC v. Dennis Padua Way of the Champions (Bantamweight 130-139 lbs.)
Jesus Rabadon Gym Kata Sambo v. Roy Docyogen Lakay Wushu (Pinweight 110-119 lbs.)
Ali Khatibi DEFTAC v. Carl Sabenaino Hybrid Yaw Yan (Featherweight 140-149 lbs.)
Jerry Legaspi Hybrid Yaw Yan v. Edward Folayang Lakay Wushu (Welterweight 160-169 lbs.)
Zhang Tie Quan Black Tiger Team China v. Caloy Baduria Elorde MMA (Middleweight 170-179 lbs.)
Justin Cruz Fokai Guam 135 lbs v. Kevin Belingon Lakay Wushu 128 lbs.

Universal Reality Combat Championship is back on the spotlight again last Saturday, November 22. The most recent URCC event presented the 13^th installment celebrating the 6^th year of its inception. URCC 13 dubbed as “Indestructible” showcased 10 vicious MMA bouts that highlighted 2 superfights, one of which is the 170-179 lb-match between Zhang Tie Quan of Black Tiger Team China and Caloy Baduria of Elorde MMA .

It was a surprisingly quick match when Caloy tapped out 3 minutes after the first round bell clanked. Mongolian Wolf Tie Quan, who made another appearance from his debut during URCC 7, The Art of War, hit Baduria with some head punches on the onset. Baduria tried to fight back but the fighter from China locked Baduria on a guillotine choke that consequently caused Caloy’s defeat. Caloy gestured apologetically to the crowd who ponderously cheered him during his walk to the ring. This puts Philippines at zilch and China at 4 wins, with the closest match being Christian Wong’s against Ao Hai Ling, where the whole Araneta Coliseum crowd was rocked in their seats.

Gello Reyes marked his first URCC debut, long overdue I must say, with blood red rage as he showed no mercy during the match versus Dennis Padua. At the very second the bell rang, he charged at his 5’11 opponent like a bull and slammed Padua down on the ground like a dear caught in the bull’s horns. Padua struggled and tried to collapse Reyes’ mount off his body. Reyes game plan was to have a striking fest given that boxing is his bread and butter. But that initial strategy was scrapped when the visuals changed. Despite Reyes’ 6-inch height discrepancy, he strongly held his center as Padua attempted to squirm out of his grasp. Reyes stabbed his opponent’s shape with slicing punches to the face and the sides. Padua sneaked a few punches in as retaliation to Reyes’ thunderous beating. Reyes didn’t wait any longer and took a shot at finishing the fight by transitioning to a choke. Reyes got Padua’s idle back and went for a rear naked choke that eventually secured Reyes’ deserved victory.

The main bout was Fokai Guam’s Justin Cruz versus Lakay Wushu’s Kevin Belingon. Justin Cruz’ game was much anticipated from roughing it through 2 grilling matches against Lino “The Terminator” Tagacay. He has gained respect from the community for gaining two victories against a boxing magnate. Contrary to the bouts preceding the super match, the final bout was like a chess game, more mental than just physical. Both fighters were standing firm on their strategy and waiting for the other to attack. Justin Cruz attempted 4 times to take down Kevin Belingon but Kevin wouldn’t budge. The Baguio fighter was on top of his game as he furiously gave several heavy kicks on Justin’s shins. A couple of those kicks actually made the Guam fighter stagger twice. Belingon tried to capitalize on it by moving in but Cruz was quick on his step. In the end of 2 rounds, it was an undecided match that led to the judges’ scorecards. Unanimously the judges all scored in favor of Kevin Belingon. I would have put it at a close draw or at most, split decision in favor of Belingon, since Justin did a showing but needed a convincing win to steal the belt.

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Watch out for upcoming URCC events for the best MMA bouts in the country. Skills, teamwork and hearts determined to win are displayed by the various disciplines/teams who participate in this event.

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URCC Black Tie Event

October 9, 2008 by Janey

The Gloves Are Off

Rogue Magazine and Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila bring you an experience that is first of its kind –a highlighted 5-course dinner with MMA bouts at its finest.

Attire is strictly formal. Limited seats available. For information, tickets and reservations, please call the Rogue office at 7297747, Hyatt Hotel at 2451234, and URCC at 6592477.

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URCC University Challenge Highlight

September 17, 2008 by Janey

There’s going to be war even after the UAAP finals this Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. The unprecedented rivalry continues at the URCC University Challenge.

“Think the DLSU-Ateneo rivalry is just for B-ball? Now you’ll see who the real bad ass is at the 2008 Colt 45-URCC University Challenge on Sept. 27, 7pm, A-Venue Events Hall Makati Ave. Featuring amateur MMA fighters from different universities with 3 main bouts between DLSU and Ateneo. For tickets, call 0906-4616968.”

On another note, I searched URCC on yahoo images and look who I found… This was back in 2005, we were friends then –for obvious reasons! Hahaha, he’s going to kill me!

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URCC XII Supremacy

July 18, 2008 by Janey

New presentor Colt 45 brought you URCC XII Supremacy at A-venue Events Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City. The event that was set on July 5, 2008 highlighted the match between Caloy Baduria and Eduard Folayang (Link: ). I didn’t have to wait though for the main bout to see live and raw MMA action as all undercards gave a variety of quality combat sport. I have to say that this was the best set of undercard match-up as almost all fights were finished in round 1. Besides not hearing the Round 2 bell, fights were completed under 5 minutes except for one which is match number 9 between Justin Cruz and Lino Tagacay. Justin Cruz remained to be the Bantamweight title holder as Lino finally gave in on Justin’s ankle lock midway in Round 2.

Former Southeast Asian Games Champion Eduardo Folayang who seems to be made out of steel covered with flesh went on a slugfest on Caloy Baduria’s face. The ring floor was definitely not spared as blood and sweat splattered on the white sheet. Agony of the fighters was not constrained within the stage as the intimate space of the event area carried the pain to the audience.

It was an exciting event all throughout. I cannot wait for the next one. Oh, URCC 13, please come around the bend. By the way, I have a feeling I’ve met that middleman in the ring sometime before.