Seek and Destroy at URCC 13 Indestructible
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008URCC 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 13th installment celebrating the 6th 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.
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.
URCC 13 Indestructible Photo Album
