Mactan Fighting League to stage first-ever promotion on May 31

CEBU, Philippines — Mactan Fighting League (MFL), a combat sports promotions based in Lapu-Lapu City, will be holding its first-ever fight card on May 31 at the Vaño Beach Resort in Barangay Marigondon.

“In line with the vision of MFL, we want to provide a platform for aspiring fighters and athletes who have the talent but lack opportunities to showcase their skills and hopefully bring them to the international stage,” said MFL promoter Lica Noynay during the formal launching of their historic venture on Friday, May 15, at Sunburst-Baseline Center.

Coach Danzle Tulod, one of the prime movers of MFL 1, said their one of a kind show by the beach features over 20 fights from various combat sports such as Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing, and pencak silat.

“This is going to be an exciting, highly entertaining, and action-packed event,” Tulod assured.

Christian “Rocket Bunny” Belarmino of Atlas Muay Thai Fitness based in Dipolog City will duke it out with Anthon Rey “Signal No.4” Divinagracia of Lapu-Lapu Striker in the main event of  Super Muay Thai.

Divinagracia’s fellow Lapu-Lapu Strikers in Lyndon Pescador, Kim “Superjet” Bisbal and Romel Senador will also see action against Jeran Ellecion of Nomad Striking Clinic, Rex Generale of Angkol Boxing, and Shindler de los Santos of Asura Striking Arts, respectively.

Michael “Undisputed” Rebayos of Red Neos Kickboxing Hive will tackle Isaac “One Punch Man” de la Cruz of Cebu Fighting Ground (CFG), while Nathaniel Lanza of Balamban Kickboxing will square off against July Salatan. 

In Super Kickboxing, Renan “Limbas” Noblefranca of Yaw-Yan Cebu Ardigma will take on Jeson “Boyka” Marangga of Calma-MMA while Bon Philip Latonio of Latonio Academy will test the mettle of Johnver Espra of Arcomjukai.

In boxing, Hanz Quilaton of Angkol Boxing will trade blows with Kirby Hoybia of Villamor Gym while Vince Russel Dayondon of R&G Boxing Academy will slug it out with Kenneth Toledo of Lapu-Lapu Striker.

The supporting bouts pit James Kelly Miano vs Rey John Dalmacio and Diether Gilig vs Alex Calderon in Muay Thai and Kyle Ryan Amoro vs Kayden Cupin in kickboxing.

Several other matches have been lined up by the promoters for the fans to watch starting at 1 p.m.