Filipino Caloy Baduria did not get the farewell bout he had envisioned after being beaten by Mariano Jones of Costa Rica via submission in just 42 seconds in the main event of the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 86 on late Wednesday at the Palace in Xylo BGC in Taguig.
The 27-year-old Jones immediately plunged into action by deflecting the punches of the 43-year-old Baduria and taking him down on the canvass before applying the Americana, or keylock submission, to finish the fight in the first 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. Feels good very thankful for the opportunity given to me by URCC, and I hope to get a title shot for my next fight,” Jones said.
Jones, who is known for his wrestling and great striking moves, has now improved to a 3-0 win-loss slate. Baduria ended his career with an 11-7-1 record, with nine submission wins.
In the grappling matches, Gregorio Abalos beat Gabriel del Rosario in the open weight category, and Joaquin Dy whipped Neil Larano via submission move in the first round of their welterweight category 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 during their light heavyweight MMA clash, while Edemel Catalan survived Bryl Osaraga via rear naked choke in the first round of their strawweight class.
In bareknuckle bouts, Juanito Mabanan crushed Rolando Plaza via unanimous decision in their strawweight clash, and Aries Lasar clobbered Bonifacio Caangay in a bantamweight bout via unanimous decision.
