UPLB Beta Sigma Stages "Battle Royale"

by Jose Gabriel O. Gloria, UPLB 2010C

February 15, 2013 is the set date for Battle Royale: Laguna’s Largest Amateur MMA Competition. The UP Beta Sigma Fraternity, Los Baños Chapter in partnership with Beta Sigma School of Martial Arts entertained the crowd as more then 800 fight fans flocked to the UPLB Baker Hall to witness 8 fast-paced fights.

Two of the nights fighters were Chav Alo UPD ‘06C and Eleo Edquilag UPLB ’11F. Brod Chav provided most of the highlights of the night with his accurate striking skills and impressive wrestling game. Brod Chav dominated his opponent for most of the time, throwing quick hands and completing takedowns before defeating his opponent by TKO late in the very first round.

On the other hand, Brod Eleo’s opponent was the better fighter that night, winning by TKO early in the second round. But Brod Eleo landed crisp punches multiple times that seemed to rock his opponent. The better conditioning and reach advantage got the better of Brod Eleo. Overall, the activity was a huge success, bringing the sport of MMA a step closer to UP Los Baños.