GROUND and Pound VI: Invincible card organizer and CEO of YawYan ArDigma Master Benigno “Ekin” Caniga Jr. has revealed some of the fighters who will be waging war on July 14 at the New Cebu Coliseum.
Leading the cast are the founders of two martial arts clubs in Cebu, Soma Kick Boxing Club’s Allan “The Dancing Man” Epile who will fight Sensei Ben “Durex Warrior” Torbiso of the Durex Dragon Kick Boxing Club.
Epile is a former bantamweight kick boxing champion in Cebu while Torbiso is a two-time champion in the first World Karate Tournament in 1974 which was hosted by Cebu. For Epile and Torbiso, losing will never be an option as they gun for an emphatic win to give pride and glory to their respective clubs.
“This will be an epic bout between two known founders of kick boxing clubs in Cebu. Aside from Epile and Torbiso, I am also featuring an explosive MMA fight card featuring Cebu’s young MMA and YawYan ArDigma warriors,” said Caniga Jr.
Also fighting in the card are former boxer turned Muay Thai fighter from the Bullet Fighting System, Alde “Pitbull” De Soza (2-1) who will battle the undefeated Jonathan “Mata de Leo” Esquierdo (3-0) of Team MUMMA Cagayan De Oro in the 140-149lbs division.
Soza is the 2007 Pinoy Idol boxing champion and recently won over Durex Dragon’s ace fighter Adamson Torbiso via submission in the Fight Ground III held in Mandaue City.
Ermar Alexander of YawYan ArDigma United Kingdom is set to make his MMA debut against fellow rookie Al Adrian “Dynamite” Antipasado of Butuan Extreme MMA of Butuan City in the heavyweight division. Alexander is also a world champion in Arnis.
Also fighting in the heavyweight division is British Cris Marvyn Thompson Brooks against a still to be announced foe.
This MMA card is sanctioned by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB). Tickets are priced at P1,000 (VIP), P500 (ringside), P300 (lower box) and P150 for upper box.
For ticket inquiries contact: 255-8919/2551405 or 09324524999. /correspondent Dale G. Rosal