PXC 34 - DAVAO WARRIORS

November 17 was an MMA night for me as i watched the fight of two warriors who are a product of Davao City. One defends his first title belt while the other makes his first step inside the Octagon.

I did not learned about this not until the fight day when I saw the name in the undercard, Steve Grandeza. At first I thought my eyes are playing games on me, but i did a third, fourth look and the screen did not make a lie. Indeed it was Steve Grandeza. Mr. Grandeza is a very well known martial artist in Davao who won a world kickboxing belt last 2010 (If my memory serves it right). He is a Tang Soo Do Modukwan Master and a muay practitioner. For several years, many MMA enthusiasts from Davao were asking , when will Mr. Grandeza  evolve to a mixed martial artist, and the questions were answered. It was his debut fight in the MMA world. He was pitted against Kyle Aguon from Guam, a grappler. A fight between world class striker and seasoned grappler. The first  few minutes showed an experience and well conditioned Mr.Grandeza as he threw several kicks and punches. However, the mood of the fight turned different when Mr.Grandeza was taken down as Aguon from Guam, slowly creeps, and slowly moves to a typical grappler stratgey, and that is...takedown, sidecontrol, full mount, pound then submit. Aguon from a low mount slowly went to a high mount, he trapped Grnedzas right upper extremity with his left knees, and as the mounted Grandeza defends the pounding of Aguon by extending his left arm, it was just about time when Aguon executed a perfect armbar from the mount. It was deep, and if he did further hip extension it would have damaged his opponents arm. The Tap was a little controversial, however, in slow motion, there was indeed a motion of tapping. Thing is, the ref stopped the fight for the protection of the fighter, if the ref did not stopped it, it could have snapped Grandeza's left arm or maybe he could have escaped. It was the ref's ultimate decision and prerogative. Nonetheless, its not the end for Grandeza but rather a beginning. I am sure he will study the fight and learn from this and stand-up and come out a better and greater warrior.

GRANDEZA vs AGUON FIGHT - follow the link to watch the fight

Well on the next fight was the first title defense of Ali "the young Gun" Cali against an MMA veteran Erwin Tagle. This fight was postponed several months ago due to a nose fracture of Cali incurred during his training. After recovering from an injury he was set again to fight Tagle. It was a stand-up fight between the two, as Cale showed his boxing skills and Tagle showing his kicks. Both gave powerful shots and connected. However, it was Ali's foot work and body punches who did a lot of damage to Tagle which propmted the veteran not to continue anymore.

CALI vs TAGLE - follow the link to watch the fight

To both our Fighters - heads up, chin high continue fighting, continue representing

to Mr. Grandeza it doesnt matter how you fall but rather how you stand-up

to Ali congratulations - be humble and continue giving us a good show.

SMOKERFIGHT 10 RESULTS

The results of the Smokerfights 10 that was held recently at NCCC Kadayawan Hall, Davao City, Philippines are as follows:

1stMatCH

PINWEIGHT DIVISION 110-119

ALLAN TENORIO VS JERRY VIRAYO

DECISION : ALLAN TENORIO BY TKO

2ND MATCH

BANTAM WEIGHT DIVISION 130-139lbs

ALLAN TRINIDAD  VS SERG JAYSON

DECISION: ALLAN TRINIDAD BY SUBMISSION

3RD MATCH

FLYWEIGHT DIVISION 120-129

FERNANDO PICCIO VS FLASH VAL CASAS

DECISION : FERNANDO PICCIO BY RNC

4TH MATCH

FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION 140-149

RUDY TACOQUE vs ORLIMER CELESTE VS

DECISION : RUDY TACOQUE BY VERBAL TAP OUT

5TH MATCH

FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION 140-149

SAL DEMCILLIO VS RICHARD SANCHEZ

DECISION : SAL DEMICILLIO BY REF STOPPAGE

6TH MATCH

MIDDLE WEIGHT DIVISION 170-179

LLOYD ANTHONY ABUCAYAN vs AL ADRIAN ANTIPASADO

DECISION : ABUCAYAN BY TKO

7TH MATCH

PINWEIGHT DIVISION 110-119

RUBEN LANASA VS ISRAEL GOMEZ

DECISION : LANASA BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

8TH MATCH

FLYWEIGHT DIVISION 120-129

JP DEL VALLE vs ETING MASLOG

DECISION : DEL VALLE BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

MAIN EVENT

9TH MATCH

FLYWEIGHT DIVISION 120-129

MARK JOHN BANDERA VS JONATHAN SUMOGAT

DECISION: SUMOGAT BY RING DOCTORS DECISION INABILITY TO CONTINUE

10TH MATCH

BANTAM WEIGHT DIVISION 130-139

FIDEL BALLESTEROS VS DOMINILLE EDUAVE

DECISION : BALLESTEROS BY RNC

11TH MATCH

OPEN WEIGHT FOR FEATHERWEIGHT

EDWARD MANTEZA VS LORDE REY YAMIT

DECISION: MANTEZA BY RNC

It was a night full of action as these warriors showed their prowess and their MMA skills.

Have fun and enjoy the video Clips!!

The fight between Abucayan vs Antipasado

 Demecillo vs Sanchez

SMOKERFIGHT X

Come this October, 27 2012, it is the biggest event for EDGE MMA to hold the smokerfight event. It will be at the Kadayawan Hall of NCCC, Matina, Davao City, Philippines. MMA Fighters from all over mindanao will compete, places such as Koronodal, Tagum, Kidapawan, Bukidnon, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro City will be represented, and all of these fighters converged in a single night, where they will EARN their stripes. Mostly amateurs and debut fighters, however there will be other who had competed pro. It will be an evening to remember for all mixed martial arts enthusiasts.

a stand-up fight between this two Technical Fighters with different martial arts background. Sumogat, on one hand is known for his grappling skills, has never lost a stand-up smokerfight competition and has been very effective and efficient in his striking skills. Sumogat is a wushu and karate practitioner and has earned a high ranking belt under the tutelage of his coach Mars Cenojas of the CMMA 

fighting system. On the other hand, Bandera has never also lost a smokerfight event. He is a very skill full muay thai practitioner who earned his KRU status from Thailand under the preceptorship of KRU Docto. He is otherwise known as the "Jose Aldo" of Davao City after his previous impressive win giving his opponent a pinpoint accurate and hard leg kicks.
Both different discipline same Battlefield, both champions on their own rights, but there could be only one. Witness the battle of this two humble yet deadly and ruthless fighters inside the ring at SF10.

 

OUR MAIN EVENT

Edward Manteza with his very calm demeanor inside the ring, never lost an MMA fight in his mma career with a fight record of 7-0. Manteza's prowess got recognized when he fought an opponent 30kgs heavier than him on the 3rd Smoker Fight event. HE again did this on the subsequent event when he submitted another heavy weight opponent. This fearless fighter is out to make a statement again that he is a warrior a force to be reckoned with.

CDO'S PROVING GROUND

August was an action packed month given that there was the kadayawan festival here in Davao City, and for the MMA fans URCC had their once a year event. However, on this blog I will not be talking about the other promotions. What I will talk about is the MMA event in CDO. Yup , you read it right, MMA in CDO or should i say Cagayan de Oro (for those who prefers spelling things out hehehehe). When and Where was the vent? How was it?  August 25the at Liceo de Cagayan University Gym titled as "Proving Ground , WARSHOCK" a Muay Thai and MMA EVENT presented by Mindanao Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts (the group does not represent the whole mindanao but it is CDO based mixed martial arts organization...just mking things clear hahaha...Rose wag magalit). The event was also a selection event for PXC, as what I had heard from the organizers. And who spearhead this pivotal event? she is no other than Roselyn Hung. The event featured fighters from different regions, from Davao City to Butuan City to Cebu City. What are the results?

PROVING GROUND Mma bouts: 

1st

richie povadora vs dodong jagape (winner dodong jagape via tko 2nd round)

2nd

enrico salva vs robin catalan (winner via tko 2nd round)

3rd

jhun del valle vs jenel lausa (winner via split decision)

4th

israel gomez (winnr via submission 1st round) vs rambo galleto

5th

jonel lausa vs ramy crisostomo (winner via split decision)

6th

chris thompson brooks (winner via tko 1st round) vs gygz ocampo

7th

geronimo etac vs rabin catalan

(winner rabin catalan via tko 1st round)

8th

dominiel eduave (winner via tko 1st round) vs junamar macaraya

9th

carlo mabilin vs vicente valdueza (winner via tko 2nd round)

10th

rockytune batolbatol vs johnjier torbiso (winner rockytune batolbatol via submission 1st round)

And yes a picture speaks a thousand words..just visit this link " PROVING GROUNDS" and you will see how immense and stupendous the event was..

Here are some pics that would entice you MMA fans to look at more photos or request for the next event. Congratulations to MUMMA for the triumphant and noteworthy event..Keep on doing what your doing MMA DAVAO SUPPORTS you guys!

how can an event proceed with out em

the Grand Arena

This what the Fighters AIM for

battle of the heavyweights....position of control and perfect use of weight for control.

I know this is a muay fight but I will pound you while your on your way to the ground anyways...

blood wont stop me from..evading you? it wont prevent me from hitting you

taste my elbows..uhh no my wrist,  my foreram...nah taste MY FURY

Let there be peace on earth then i will mess up your pretty face

you kick me I kick you hehe

photos courtesy of Mr. Nero Banggay

MMA TREAT FOR FILIPINOS THIS MONTH AND SEPT

THE PHOTOS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

SO WHICH ARE YOU GOING TO WATCH ? OR MAYBE YOU WILL BE GOING TO BOTH EVENTS!!!

I HEARD THERE'S URCC ON THE 26TH IN DAVAO NONETHELESS I AM NOT SURE ABOUT IT. I DONT SEE ANY POSTERS OR ADS YET.

ENJOY MMA FANS!!1

SMOKERFIGHT 9

jULY 28 WEIGH INS

BAKBAK  TORRES NEAR PRYCE

6:00 PM

JULY 29, 2012

BAKBAK TORRES NEAR PRYCE

4:00 PM

Astudillo, Bushido of Faith..represents in US of A

July 22, 2012 American Bushido Kai International Martial Arts tourney at Freedom Church, Owasso Oklahoma, Mr. Nell Astudillo competed and won as a grand champion on open hand and weapons kata. Had a draw in the kumite and won his first grappling match and was not able to make it on the semis. With him, Ms. Tashea Mae Nabayra won second on the open hand, weapons kata and the kumite in her division.

Congratulation to Mr. Astudillo, thanks for representing Davao City, Mindanao you made us proud!!

YAMIT Making waves in CEBU MMA

July 14, 2012 at the New Cebu Coliseum Complex Lorde Yamit of Butuan Extreme MMA showed Cebuanos howMindanao MMA fighters are, a real deal hardcore swift fighting machine.
It was an event that made an indelible mark to the visayans that they will never ever forget as Yamit pounded  a barage of heavy artillery to his opponent on the second round. Indeed it was a swift and a very decisive win as his opponent gave up.

congratulation to Lorde Yamit, to his coach, to his team !!


MMA Davao: whats the name of the event?
Yamit: GROUND AND POUND 6 INVICIBLE.lightwieght championship to nga bout.


MMA DAVAO:  How did the fight go?
Yamit: i got the belt in 2nd round surrender and fighter dili na siya dula kay dili na niya kaya 


MMA DAVAO: you have won decisively, how did you prepare for the fight?
Yamit: my preparation of ds fight doc grabi coz its my 1st championship belt fight i prepare a lot in good condition..


MMA DAvaO: Any plans?
Yamit: i will defend the belt this yr or next yr 


MMA Davao: you have represented your gym and Mindanao well, any words for your fans out there?
Yamit: and to all mma fanatics in phils and mindanao its a big honor the fight with you mindanaons and all mindanao fighters..ds belt in will remain in mindanao yrs...thank you so much...



Several fighters from Cagayan - TEAM MUMMA also represented which gave the spectators how  Mindanaoan fighters are. TOUGH!!!


Congratulations to you ALL!!!!

MINDANAO MMA COACHES SUMMIT

This is the first ever Summit of all Mindanao Coaches to convene in One place and discuss the future of MMA in Mindanao..All key gyms are invited and sevral resource speakers and panel discussions will take place.

MINDANAO MMA COACHES SUMMIT

August 17

Arrival and welcome

Venue to be determined

08:00pm           Welcome DINNER

August 18

08:30am            Registration

09:30am            Opening Remarks and Welcome

09:45am            Panel Session

The Future of MMA in Mindanao

11:00am            Coffee Break

11:15am           GAB

                        GAB licensing for promoters, fighters, corners, physicians .etc, renewals

12:00pm           Group Photo

12:30pm           Lunch

01:00pm           URCC Weigh-ins

04:00pm           Panel Session

How Do We Build the Sport Safely?

GAB, ER Surgeons, Ring Doctors, Medical pre fight requirements etc…

05:00pm           Coffee Break

05:15pm           Panel Session

Developing a Professional Fight Team in Mindanao

06:15pm           Panel Session DTI, Gyms, Apparels, Sports store owners

Sports Partnership is there business on it?

07:00pm               Close of the Coaches Summit

ONE FC IN MANILA

And yes you read it right ONE FC will be on Manila come this August 31st and Ole the Iron Fist Laursen will be at the  card.  I will write more on this as soon as I get the details. August will be power pack month for MMA in the Philippine scene. Details will be posted later.

VERA is BACK

I have been waiting for so many months on when the TRUTH will be coming back inside the cage. Finally, I think its one of the biggest break that the truth will get and that is, a fight against RUA.

I came across with this news from MMAWEEKLY.COM


With Brian Stann sidelined with an injury, UFC on Fox 4 has a new main event. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will shift from UFC 149 in Calgary and fight at UFC on Fox 4 against Brandon Vera instead. UFC officials announced the fight late Wednesday evening.Rua was originally set to fight at the UFC 149 card against Thiago Silva, but his fellow Brazilian fell out due to his long running back problems, and was waiting for a new opponent. Now Rua will move over to the main event slot at UFC on Fox 4 instead on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles. Following a tumultuous three-fight streak where Brandon Vera lost two fights in a row and appeared to lose a third to Thiago Silva, he was given new life in the UFC after his last opponent was suspended due to a failed drug test and their bout was overturned to a no contest.

Vera returned at UFC 137 and won a very controversial decision over former Ultimate Fighter competitor Eliot Marshall last October.

Now Vera gets the chance to face a former UFC champion in the biggest fight he’s had in the last few years.
The new bout between Shogun and Vera will headline the UFC on Fox 4 card and serve as the five round main event for the upcoming show taking place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

As for Hector Lombard, there’s been no word whether he will remain on the event or shift to a different card to make his UFC debut.

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ONE Fighting Championship™ to host Asia’s Largest MMA Summit in History

10 April 2012 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) announced today that it will be hosting the ONE Asia MMA Summit 2012 from 1-3 June 2012. This invitation-only summit will be the largest in history for the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Asia. 150 of the most influential people in Asian MMA are invited for an all-expense paid trip to Singapore at the luxurious S$8 billion Marina Bay Sands, the world’s most expensive resort and casino, to join forces for the benefit of Asian MMA. The region’s leaders from the biggest MMA promotions, the most prominent MMA gyms, the largest global sponsors, the top media companies, and government partners, will all be in attendance. Attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to listen to panels of experts from every corner of the Asian MMA industry, to discuss the rapid development of MMA in Asia, and to collaborate together to enjoy the benefits of the ONE FC Network.

The two-day agenda for ONE Fighting Championship™ Asian MMA Summit 2012 will feature presentations by industry leaders, TV broadcasters, international sponsors, leading gym owners, MMA media influencers, and international MMA stars.

CEO and Owner of ONE Fighting Championship™ Victor Cui said, “In the last six months, we have completely changed the game for the sport of mixed martial arts in Asia. This is a result of the synergistic efforts within the ONE FC Network and the outstanding support from the network’s exclusive partners. My vision is to create the best MMA network in Asia by choosing strategic partnerships made up of only the best promotions, gyms, sponsors, and media companies in the region. The ONE Asia MMA Summit 2012 is an opportunity for us to come together to share ideas, to harness the phenomenal growth of MMA in Asia, and to create opportunities for all.”

Additionally, in view of the skyrocketing demand for ONE FC events and the recent success of the sold-out ONE FC: War of the Lions event in Singapore, ONE Fighting Championship™ has made the decision to upgrade the size of the venue for its upcoming event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The iconic 8,000-seater Stadium Negara has now been chosen as the new venue for ONE FC: Destiny of Warriors. The new, confirmed date for the upcoming event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 23 June 2012. For more updates, log on to www.ONEFC.com

KA-POW in DAVAO

by Rudolph Ian Alama

It started as a dare during an evening party...but the end product was a huge event which drew in Davao City's expatriate crowd along with their Filipino friends, family, supporters, employees, colleagues and curious spectators.

KA-POW in Davao was an amateur boxing event held last May 27, it pitted two Davao City-based Americans in a three-round boxing match. The event was complete with undercards (all-Filipino), licensed referees, judges, beautiful ring girls, photographers, announcers, a boxing ring set in a big gymnasium- The Davao City Recreation Center (Almendras Gym)

The event was initiated by Joseph William "Joe" Magnotti, who  has been boxing since 2011 taking up the sport as a means of losing weight.

"At first it was a dare, I was learning how to box but wanted an opponent to spar with, so I approached some friends. says Joe, a 37-year old Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) businessman. Originally from New York, Joe a third-generation Italian-American relocated to Davao City in 2009.

One of those who took up the challenge was Daniel Christian, another expatriate who hails from California currently managing a BPO company in the City.  Daniel or Dan moved to Davao City in 2010.

Dan and Joe are among a dozen of young foreign BPO professionals setting up shop in the City. Joe has several outsourcing companies that includes TryBPO and AdSense Flippers which he co-owns with another Californian Justin Cooke who is also based here in Davao.


Boxing Training

Joe was a heavyset American weighing at 113 kilos when he decided to pick up boxing. Under trainer Nian Shiang Pe, He took up lessons at Marco Polo Davao and had weekly sparring at Smashville Fitness Center. With boxing Joe was able to slice 34 kilos, During the fight he weighed in at 79 kg.

Dan started training for boxing four months before the scheduled challenge fight. In contrast to Joe, the 6-foot Dan took up boxing just for the fight and the dare.

"I was only supposed to be a sparring match in a local gym, but it kind of grew and grew until we said, hey lets just put on a huge event." Joe said.

It attracted corporate sponsors like Premiere Condoms and FHM Vixens. Proceeds from the fight will be given to the Cancer Patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center and the Math Literacy Project monitored by the UP Mindanao Community Development Extension Office.

The Fight

The fight had 8 undercard matches pitting amateur boxers which meant that all the fights are three-rounders. The ninth fight featured the much anticipated duel between Dan and Joe.

In the first round, Dan and Joe were sizing up each other, Dan tried to use his longer reach to keep Joe at bay, Dan connected some jabs.

"We wanted to take the first round very easy, beat him up in the second and then pick him apart in the third." Joe recalls their strategy.

But fighting in front of spectators made Joe tense, he was easy target for Dan's jabs and when Joe tried to move in Dan would would grab Joe's head to prevent him from launching his body shots.

By the second round, Joe became more relaxed and started moving in. "Once I relaxed, he couldn't hit me." Joe says.

By the latter part of the second round and then the third round Joe began launching body shots to open Dan up. "I  felt he held his hands too high too much front." Joe describes Dan's defensive stance.

During my talks with Dan before the fight, he talked about fearing Joe's power which he built up during the months he zealously trained in boxing.

 

By the third round Dan began to be easy target to Joe's one-two body shot head cross. Dan began to tire out. After the final bell rang, the judges decision went in favor of Joe, winning two rounds (rounds 2 and 3).

"It was an awesome experience." says Joe who admires Manny Pacquiao and Ray "boom boom" Mancini.

"I can see it becoming addictive, perhaps a yearly event." Joe tells me of his plans for another Ka-Pow. Perhaps this time he says he would like get some new blood in the mix from the expat community.

check his blogs at RUDE WORLD