Chinese Darui Tang showed too much class and scored a second round knockout win over Filipino Mark Palomar in their heavyweight bout in the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) Fight Night on Saturday night, Sept. 28, at Octopus Bar in Makati City.
After recovering from a crunching right jab that wobbled him a bit, the Chinese knocked Palomar down with a solid right, sparking a wild celebration from his supporters.
Sensing blood, the Chinese unleashed more telling blows on the way to a second round stoppage.
Despite the win, Tang said that the fight was “difficult” owing to Palomar gutsy stand.
URCC Founder Alvin Aguilar described the bout backed by Primo Gaming, Iwanttfc, and the Octopus Bar and Restaurant as a “solid” one, noting that URCC fighters have been reminded to give their all whenever they step into the ring.
“That is the reason why we are Asia’s most exciting MMA promotions, kasi all the fighters here come to fight. Kahit basag na yung mukha ni Palomar, game pa rin sya,” Aguilar said.
Aguilar told loyal URCC fans to expect more exciting bouts in the future, including a Philippines versus China Three on Three matches.
In other fights, Ezekiel Isidro won over Jacis Macasinag by unanimous decision in the co-main event, while Kenneth Maningat won by split decision in his fight against Ariel Oliveros.
JR Alejandro beat Marvin Malunes via TKO, while Jared Alzate was victorious in his fight against Rocky Vergara through submission, as well as Cris Gabriel Daguio against MJ Montealto, while Dave Valencia won by decision over Ferdinand Aquino.
In the URCC Slap Battle, Vincent Navarro won over John Vincent Darbon and Rick Videna won over Genesis Dischoso Jr.
