Exciting showdown in ‘Yaw-Yan Fighting Challenge I’ tomorrow

Seven swashbuckling matches have been lined up to dazzle the spectators in the Yaw-Yan Fighting Challenge I billed as “Tribute to Grandmaster Nap” Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts Fights set at 7 pm tomorrow at the Yaw-Yan Cebu ArDigma Headquarters situated at Room 304 of Villacampa-Capuras Building just across the UC-Main campus along Sanciangko Street, this city.

“I can guarantee that all the bouts will thrill those who will be watching the show to the bones,” said Benigno “Master Ekin” Caniga, Jr., founder of event organizer Yaw-Yan ArDigma Martial Arts Federation, Incorporated.

In the main event of kickboxing scheduled for three rounds under the 58 kgs. division, Danilo “Alasan” Tudtud of Yaw-Yaw ArDigma Cebu City will go up against Mark “The Guardo” Baluntang of Mandaue’s CMAM Kickboxing Club, while the main attraction of the MMA showdown pits David “Dynamite” Denisi of Gracie Barra Cebu against Junrey “The Hitman” Soquite of Durex Kickboxing Club of Lapu-Lapu City.

“I am going to go in there expecting a good striker that is explosive. So I will have to time myself to guard against him. If the opportunity arises I am going for submission. I expect my opponent to be eager to let loose standing up, since I cannot compete head on with striking I am really going to have to play this smart. Don’t get me wrong I can take a punch as long as I know it gets me closer to the ground or a submission,” said Denisi, a Fil-Italian who is based in Cebu.

A confident Soquite has other thing in mind, saying: “I will try my best to knock him down at the first round because I think he’s doing good in the ground fighting.”

In a special kickboxing duel, Rednan “Limbas” Noblefranca of Yaw-Yan ArDigma will clash with Lito “Fearless” Malabago of Mandaue’s CMAC Kickboxing Club.

The complete kickboxing matches feature Jeff “Labuyo” Malicay of Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu City against Joel “Tawi” Caparida of Team Black Scorpion Kickboxing Club of Talisay City, Geronimo “D’ Dare Devil” Etac of Yaw-Yan Temple versus Adam “The Assasin” Torbiso of Durex Kickboxing Club, and Bonbon “Matador” Llera of Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu City opposite Armel “Ahwo” Arcipe of Team ATC Kickboxing Club of Mandaue.

In the other MMA rumble,  Alvin “The Heat” Amistoso of Mixed Fighting System of Lapu-Lapu City will tackle Jonjer “The Danger” Cabalhug of Durex Kickboxing Club.

Tickets are pegged at P150 on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations and further details, interested parties may proceed directly to the Yaw-Yan ArDigma Gym or call/text 0919-8215582. –EBV