
The Supposed Walkout T-shirt of Brandon Vera @ UFC102. He actually Came out to an Affliction T-shirt at the Event. But this shirt looks better.
Alright Fight fans for many who dont know last Night's UFC 102 Showacased two of the most notable Filipino fighters in MMA. Mark Munoz, who resides in Vallejo, CA won a split decision over Nick Catone. The Fight was fast paced that lasted three 5 minute rounds.
Munoz, A Former Oklahoma St. All-american Wrestler, made his debut in the 185 Division and showed that the drop from the 205 division wasn't a factor in his first win in the UFC. Probably laid off the trip to Goldilocks for some pancit Palabok and Halo Halo.
Munoz displayed some good Ground and pound and threw some good punches and combinations. Thought he missed a couple of takedowns Munoz, still persevered and turned it on in the 2nd and 3rd round with good combinations, submission attempts, and Ground and pound, to earn the decision.
He might not be in line a title shot against Anderson Silva but he looks like he's on his way.
In the Main Card, Brandon "the Truth" Vera man Handled Krzysztof Soszynski in Vera's 3rd bout in the 205 light Heavy weight division, Win via Unanimous Decision.
Vera, who resides in San Diego, came out looking like his former self with excellent Muay Thai Striking skills and excellent Takedown Defense.
Soszynski Took a vicious Body Kick early in the first round from Vera and that set up the table for Vera to display his full arsenal of Kicks and punches.
The only Knock on Vera was in a fight where he control the stand up with his speed and skill he didn't bother to look for the knockout but rather pick Soszynski apart for all three rounds.
Overall, The UFC 102 PPV was alright. But it was a better night for filipino fighters and their Fans.
Sure Manny Pacquiao is the first that comes to mind when we talk about Fighters but dont disregard Munoz and Vera because they're slowing creeping up and pretty soon we could have Filipinos ruling MMA and Boxing.
So, raise you San Miguel beer bottles and salute your fellow Pinoy Fighters in a job well done last night.
What's Next Filipino Fighters:
Phillippe Nover (Ultimate Fighter runner-up) will fight Sam Stout on Sept 16 Free on Spike TV.
Benson "Smooth" Henderson will fight Greg Jackson Student Donald "the Cowboy" Cerrone for the Interim WEC Lightweight Championship. That will be show on the Versus network ,Channel 81 for comccast users, on Sunday October 10, 2009.
Then, for those who dont know, Manny Pacquaio will fight Miguel Cotto in Vegas on Saturday Nov. 14 @ the MGM grand.
Enjoy the Fights People. If I forgot to mention any other notbale filipino fighters via smaller shows. Feel free to chime in.
that's a pretty cool brand of t shirt. jaco... or should i say, JACOL.
ReplyDeleteFYI - The night upcoming Filipino fight will actually be right outside of Club NV at First Saturdays.
Nice shirt. For a sec I thought it read Jo Koy.
ReplyDeleteMissed out on the PPV. Waiting on it being posted on a MMA Blog.
Hmmm...November 14th.