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PRESS RELEASE – Mangilao, Guam – PXC 44 on June 27th, features a welterweight title bout and 9 other international bouts. The 10-fight event showcases international talent from around the region.
The official PXC 44 fight card:
Welterweight Championship: Josh Calvo vs Zebaztian Kadestam
Josh Calvo
2-0 in PXC
Black belt jiu-jitsu
Submission wizard
Zebaztian Kadestam
3-0 in PXC
Knockout power in strikes
Large frame for weight class
Featherweight match: Ryan Mulvihill vs Yusuke Yachi
Ryan Mulvihill
Sneaky Submissions (guillotine)
Top US prospect
Beat Harris and Toby Misech
Yusuke Yachi
Shooto Pacific Rim champ
Large 145er
Flyweight match: Josh Duenas vs Crisanto Pitpitunge
Josh Duenas
Saipan flyweight Champ
Crisanto Pitpitunge
KO Power
Former bantamweight champ
Wushu trainer at Lakay in Baguio
Member of elite police force in Baguio, Philippines
Bantamweight match: Kyle Aguon vs Josh Sapinoso
Kyle Aguon
Guam’s Best 135er
Outstanding wrestling
Great jiu jitsu
Troy Bantiag
Devastating leg kicks
Great cardio
Seasoned Veteran
Lightweight match: Frank Camacho vs Chuji Kato
Frank Camacho
Brown Belt jiu jitsu
KO power
Chuji Kato
Crafty submissions
Shinya Aoki and Japanese media call him “Genius” because of his jiu jitsu skills
Featherweight match: Kyle Reyes vs Troy Bantiag
Kyle Reyes
One of Guam’s toughest 145ers
Slick submissions
KO Power
Josh Sapinoso
Strong wrestler
Jiu jitsu Gold Medalist
Rolando Dy training partner
Aggressive
Filipino American
Welterweight match: Han Sel Kim vs Eric Michael Fought
Han Sel Kim
“Baby Lim” – huge 170 pounder, fights a lot like Lim Hyun Gyu
Knockout Power
Charismatic
Eric Michael Fought
Well rounded fighter living in Japan (American)
Has great ground control
Fighting out of Nova Uniao Japan
Flyweight match: McKlane Alfred vs Mark Nuique
McKlane Alfred
Powerful striker
Very solid jiu jitsu
Mark Nuique
Quick
Strong clinch
Fast hands
Amateur Featherweight match: Robin Eclavea vs Jeff Mesa
Robin Eclavea
Very tall for weight class
Well versed on the ground
Aggressive
Underworld Xtreme/Guam Muay Thai fighter
Jeff Mesa
Hard to finish
Risky style – always going for the finish
Spike 22 Blue Belt
Marianas open medalist
Female Stawweight match: Cortney Casey vs Tomo Maesawa
Cortney Casey
Submission specialist
Extensive amateur experience
Aggressive style
Tomo Maesawa
Strong Takedowns
Versatile skill set
Paraestra Japan fighter
