Full Contact International (FCI) held their debut press briefing over lunch at Howzat Sports Bar today, August 20, to present their all-Filipino mixed martial arts team competing in this Friday's Legend Fighting Championship in Asiaworld Expo in Hong Kong.
Legend Fighting Championship or more popularly known as Legend FC, sets itself apart from the other
MMA event promotions companies in the region by allowing only native contestants from the Asia Pacific to compete. The company's approach in devoting their efforts to native fighters offers an equal platform for the MMA fighters to stand out and be recognized as top warriors of Asia Pacific and this is one of the main reasons why FCI has aligned well with Legend FC and their mission.
"Legend FC treats our fighters well and they provide a great platform for Filipino MMA fighters to be discovered by a larger fan base outside of their native country, and have a chance to shine on an international scale with an equal chance as the others, where they are watched by a billion people in China alone and over 300 million viewers around the world!" says Ed Dames.
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| From L-R: Ed Dames Managing Director of FCI, Ruel Catalan, Leonard Delarmino, Rolando Gabriel Dy and coach Rene Catalan. |
Wushu specialist Ruel Catalan, the younger brother of 4x world wushu champion Rene Catalan, is certainly ready to step out of his brother's shadows and make his Legend FC debut. His preparation has made him win various national Muaythai and wushu tournaments highlighted by the 2008 World Wushu (Sanshou) Championship where he won the bronze medal.
Grappling expert Rolando Gabriel Dy is also set to make his debut in this prestigious event. Son of former WBC Junior Lightweight champion Rolando "The Bad Boy of Dadiangas" Navarette, lived a troubled life as a young man and was going the path of his infamous father after he retired from boxing with underground fights and bar brawls as his way of self-expression until he found Jesus and martial arts through FCI. Gabriel chose not to be associated with his father so he chose to carry the name of his mom who is now based in Spain. With heavy hands and explosive punches because of his pedigree, Gabriel is sure to excite the thousands in attendance in Hong Kong.
Joining Gabriel and Ruel is returning Muaythai fighter Leonard Delarmino. A natural born athlete with outstanding records in track and field and Tae Kwon Do in his high school days, winning the National Amateur Boxing Championship in 2008, then transitioned to Wushu and Muay Thai and naturally progressing to the competitive combat sport of mixed martial arts. Despite his losses in his previous appearances in Legend FC, he won the hearts of many fans in the region with his never-say-die attitude and ferocious attacking style.
"Ang masasabi ko lang po ay ibibigay ko ang lahat ng aking makakaya sa laban sa August 24, at sisiguraduhin ko na maganda ang aking maipapakita." says Leonard.
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| "...ipaghihiganti ko si Leonard. Kahit malakas ang kalaban ko, babawiin ko ang titolo sa kanya mula sa huling laban nila ni Leonard." says Ruel Catalan when asked about what he thinks he can deliver. His promise of avenging Leonard from his loss against Ji Xian amused the crowds, and saw this confidence as the young Ruel's strength. |
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| Joined by Ed Dames and FCI warriors is Brian Sebial (center) and Blaise Diga (right) |
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