Lightweight title at stake at PXC 35

MMA action in the Philippines returns, as the biggest Asia-Pacific's biggest and arguably best MMA organization in Pacific X-Treme Combat, brings its latest MMA event, PXC 35, which is scheduled to take place at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on February 16. It's their latest MMA event in the country, after making their initial Philippine debut back in July 2011.

PXC CEO EJ Calvo is excited to kick off 2013 with great matchups for the MMA event, adding that PXC 35 will feature fighters from all over the world, including some rising MMA talents from the Philippines. He also promises fans attending the event would be seeing an exciting night of fights.

The main event of PXC 35 will feature Harris "The Hitman" Sarmiento (35-24) as he faces Isaiah Ordiz (2-0). Sarmiento is looking to bounce back after his defeat to Mark Streigl on PXC 34 last November, defending his lightweight title against Ordiz. The youngster beat Kristoffer Persson last September, then took a split decision against Tristan Arenal last November.

Also in the card will be the match-up of Fil-Am Alvin Cacdac (11-9) against the undefeated Louis "Da Last Samurai" Smolka of Hawai'i. Other fights include Team Lakay's Troy Bantiag (4-1) against Guam native Tony Reyes (5-5); Hong Seung Chan (2-0) of Korean Top Team against Chuji Kato (3-1) of Japan; and Ronald Jhun (24-24) of Hawai'i facing Zebastian Kadestam (3-0) of Sweden.

PXC 35 will also include homegrown Filipino MMA talent like Dario Banario (2-0) against Joseph Mercado (1-1), Ruel Catalan (1-2) facing Ernesto Montilla, Jr. (0-1), Adrian Hillana (1-0) versus Steve Grandeza (0-1) and Glenn Ranillo (1-2) against Mark Billena.

Presented by San Mig Strong Ice and Sports5, PXC 35 action will start at 7pm, with television coverage to be shown via satellite on AkTV at 9pm.

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More details about the Pacific X-treme Combat can be seen at www.pxc.com.ph and on their Facebook page.

Update: Press Conference for this fight will take place on February 14, while the weigh-in will be held on February 15.