The Lightweight Title Fight

The bout that surprisingly got the most attention from the fans, was the lightweight title bout between Angelito 'The Saint' Manguray, an undefeated, 42-year-old, karate blackbelt, and Badong Domasian, a former pro boxer, who's 15 years his junior. Manguray fought with a wide karate stance, stayed elusive and destroyed... Domasian by using a wide variety of kicks, knees, and punches that dropped his opponent several times in the bout. Every time Manguray floors Badong, he threw vicious axe kicks to the grounded opponent. Domasian curled up at one point after taking an axe kick to the stomach, and Manguray followed up by unleashing another hard kick to the body which would've made PRIDE fans nostalgic.
When asked asked about winning the URCC Lightweight Title on the post-fight interview, 'The Saint" stayed humble and said, "Fighting is my life... I just took my shot and I did well". A doctor by day, and a brutal karate-based fighter by night, Angelito Manguray, at 42-years-young, certainly stole that show that night.

LW (159 lbs): Angelito Manguray def. Badong Domasian by TKO at 6:19 in the 1st, to win the vacant URCC Lightweight Title, at 42 years of age.

by Anton Tabuena on Mar 28, 2010 4:46 AM EDT in News Comment 12

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Video of the Title Bout



Any thoughts about the URCC Lightweight Title Champion Dr. Angelito “The Saint” Manguray?

Bambi Posadas

We still have much to improve, we are not closing our minds about it, but at the same time, i'm proud and privileged to have a fighter like the saint. i guess perseverance and hardwork really paid off for us. i think lito should be the role model of all the mma fighters and wannabee's who want to excell in this sport...

Mars Garcia Cenojas

He deserved it. He really did his best. NO DOUBTS. This is such an inspiration to all the MMA enthusiasts. Davao made it to the top. It's not an easy job to achieve such title as the URCC Lightweight Title Champion. Mabuhay Davao! Mabuhay D'Saint.....

Ernest Damaso

Angelito Manguray is undeniably the pride of Davao in the field of Mixed Martial Arts… a true Champion not only in the ring, but also in the heart of his family and friends. LitLit is very amiable & humble, maybe this is the reason why he was tagged as “The Saint”. I haven’t heard of any person with ill thoughts or words against this guy. He is a very responsible husband, father and a loyal friend. I congratulate him for bagging the Lightweight Title in Manila, I was there to witness this event and was so proud to see and cheer for my 42 year old friend kick ass and bring home to Davao the URCC Championship Belt. CONGRATS LIT as always – “you are indeed a true champion!”

Bobby Antepuesto
Truly Exceptional! Factor in his age, one can easily be amazed at his agility and his strength at 42! Factor in his experience, then you have a fighter who is not about to throw in the towel just yet! Age and experience - a deadly combination in the URCC! As they say, his age is just a number!

Ricardo Morante Sapno III

as one of my co-partner in training, Dr. Manguray is humble fighter.

Mikey Aportadera

"he is a very cerebral fighter.saw him back in the full contact days.now i could say he is our "MACHIDA"of davao"

Ryan Cordero

he is an ispiration to all mma fighters here in davao like me.hehe

Joseph Kristoffer B. Postrero

great fight, galing... he really brings honor to davao fighters.....

Sidlakan Cayon

hail and kill... the oldest champion.. kung mas tigulang sya kay couture, sa ato pa, mas maayo sya kay couture, mapildi nlng na sya kung mudula sya na 90 plus n iyahang edad. respect! harosa ang lightweight div sa urcc ug sa wec ug sa ufc ug sa strikeforce ug kung naa pa man mma event sa laing planeta, pildihon gihapon niya, parehas lng na sila ni son gokou.

Lorde Rey Yamit

yes mindadoa fighters is proud of you sir...congratz sir manguray......