MIXED martial arts (MMA) expert Pepito Masangkay of I.Flex Spartam retained his title after beating Dennis Quiñonero of Team Cenojas Mixed Martial Arts (CMMA) via unanimous decision in the main event of the Davao Urban Fighting Championship (DUFC) Otso Redemption on March 25 at the I.Flex Fitness Philippines in Maa, Davao City.
Masangkay, in a phone interview with VoxPop Davao, said he lured Quiñonero to a striking duel, which he is an expert, and prevented a ground battle.
"Wala ko naglisud ug sulod sa iya even sa ground pud (It was easy for me to look for open shots even in the ground)," the 23-year-old fighter said as he inflicted a cut on his opponent's forehead in the first round through his solid straight punch.
Masangkay, who currently has an MMA record of 10 wins and two losses, hopes to fight in the fly weight division of the One Fighting Championships.
In the co-main event, Niel Recinto of Team Ensayo subdued Paul Chrysler Badiang of Team Kenko via unanimous decision in the 170-pound (lbs) division.
Rowena Coquia of the hosting team beat jin Angela Arceno of Team Taekwondo via referee stoppage in the 105 lbs ladies division.
Ladislao Gumapac Jr. of I.Flex Spartam, for his part, knocked down Renato Andao of Team D in the 135 lbs division while Camp Vallega Manila bet Anacleto Lauron mauled Miroe Jolly Villegas of Team Ensayo.
Marklin Itim from Team D and Jeby Andao of Team Kenko ended with a draw in 120 lbs division.
John Ezekiel Pagalangan of I.Flex Spartam demolished Dondave Plimaco via ground and pound in the 120 lbs event while teammate Edjie Abella loses against David Russel Tabigue of Team D via split decision.
Adonis Vidanes of I.Flex Spartam unleashed his jiu-jitsu expertise after defeating Michael Normandia via armbar submission in the 140 lbs match while teammate Samuel Gonzales also won against Francis John Lalu of Team D via majority decision.
In the boxing event, Justo Niño of I.Flex Spartam won a unanimous decision over Junior Gatdula in the main event.
Rafael Toroba outclassed Arrex Dave Adalim as LitoAltizo outlasted Aljoneth Alimboyong while Eduardo Mesias Tadlas Jr. beat April Joy Duat.