The two ring gladiators are expected to figure in a grudge rematch of sort. During their first encounter, Bantillan was declared the winner by disqualification in the fourth round after Buhawi threw an illegal punch on September 26 last year at the San Carlos City Auditorium.
In the chief support bout of the exciting card put up by Rex "Wakee" Salud International in association with RENA Sports Center, Cebu City's Jomar Labiogo takes on Cagayan de Oro's Jayson Pagara in an eight-round rumble under the super bantamweight division.
In the preliminary bouts, Reggie Campus battles Reymond Arguedo, Jason Siaton clashes with RJ Ano-os, Dondie Pumar tangles with Vincent Acao, Rudolfo Sumabong tackles Edairyl Tampus.
The rest of the matches pit Roebynyl Sentillas vs. Ronjel Urot, and Jojo Alquesola vs. Rey Caro.
Prior to the pro action, several amateur fights have been lined up to entertain the spectators.