URCC 86: Jones sends Baduria to retirement in just 42 seconds

MANILA, Philippines – Costa Rican Mariano “The Hitman” Jones gave Filipino mixed martial art veteran Caloy Baduria a quick but graceful exit from the sport, submitting him in just 42 seconds of their Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 86 clash Tuesday night at the Palace in Xylo in Bonifacio Global City Taguig.

Jones, who will be turning 27 on Friday, deflected Baduria’s early attacks, went for a takedown, then applied the Americana or keylock submission to end the fight in the opening round.

“I wish Caloy the best in retirement and I like the guy, but they call me ‘The Hitman’ for a reason. I have no emotion in the cage. It feels good. I’m very thankful for the opportunity given to me by URCC and I hope to get a title shot in my next fight,” Jones said afterwards. 

The undefeated fighter, known for both his wrestling and striking, has now improved to a 3-0 win-loss slate. In his previous bout in URCC 84, he also retired one of the best Filipino strikers in Arvin Chan via submission. 

URCC president Alvin Aguilar and co-owner vice-president/general manager Aleks Sofronov praised the the fighters and grapplers who participated in the fight card sponsored by online casino Atlantis. 

URCC 86 also supported by Angkas, and Lucas Lepri BJJ. 

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In the grappling matches, Gregorio Abalos beat Gabriel del Rosario in the open weight category, while Joaquin Dy stopped Neil Larano via submission in the first round of their welterweight clash.

In the MMA bouts, Alex Bigander defeated Guiller Lopez via triangle arm submission choke in the first round of their pro-am middleweight bout, while Marwin Quirante beat Mcleary Onido via unanimous decision in their flyweight battle.

Mark Gatmaitan scored a technical knockout win in the first round over Tristan De Mena in their light heavyweight MMA clash. For his part, Edemel Catalan survived Bryl Osaraga, pulling off a rear naked choke in the first round of their strawweight class. 

In the bareknuckle bouts, Juanito Mabanan outpointed Rolando Plaza via unanimous decision in their strawweight clash, while Aries Lasar edged Bonifacio Caangay in a bantamweight bout also via unanimous decision.