As stated in my previous article, July 18 and 19 is an action packed weekend. The day after the successful URCC IV(held in July 18), muay thai fans are treated to a spectacular display of muay thai skills in the 9th NCR Muay Thai Tournament- The Mayor Jejomar Binay Cup.
MAP Makati chapter, under the able leadership of Kru Jun Dellosa staged the said event at the Makati Sports Club in Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City. This tournament served as both the selection tournament of fighters who have earned the honor of representing NCR in the National Muay Thai Championship to be held in September and the regular every-two-months tournament organized by the association of MAP-NCR chapters.
MAP-Makati Chapter was able to get the support of the Mayor Jejomar Binay and have ensured that this tournament will be another success.
There’s a total of 22 matches with MAP Las Pinas Chapter, headed by Kru Dante Silvestre bringing home the Over-All Championship Trophy. A new award was introduced in this competition, the Best Coach award and was unanimously given by the judges and jury to Kru Onyok Trasmonte of MAP-Makati.
Results of the 9th NCR Muay Thai Tournament/NCR Selection
1. Jenefer Eborde (QC) vs. Carleans Rivas (Caloocan) Winner
2. Janito Blanca (Makati) Winner vs. Jayson Basa (QC)
3. Jun Rey Granaderos (LP) vs. Danilo Dilag (QC) Winner
4. Jeremias Visa (LP) vs. Rodolfo Magala (Makati) Winner
5. Josue Rivera (Muntinlupa) Winner vs. Mel Joshua Donggod (Par)
6. Rhoda Mae Jimenez (Muntinlupa) vs. Apple Hernandez (LP) Winner
7. Magnolia Hernandez (Muntinlupa) vs. Patricia Aguilar (LP) Winner
8. Niarth Dan Dela Pena (LP) Winner vs. Ranil Sumanlinog (Caloocan)
9. Robert Reyes (Ateneo) vs. Jamael Macute (Makati) Winner
10. Leo Rico (Muntinlupa) vs. Redhen Precilla (LP) Winner
11. Ria Habana (Pasig) Winner vs. Yeelyn Garcia (QC)
12. Christian Barredo (LP) vs. Juan Rase (Muntinlupa) Winner
13. Gibson Ramos (Caloocan) vs. Kevin Lutestica (Makati) Winner
14. Jacinto Rivera (Makati) Winner vs. Kim dichoso (Par)
15. Cristian Pardinas (Cal) Winner vs. Gan Ganhinhin (QC)
16. Ronald Cruz (Ateneo) vs. Eric Aquino (Pasig) Winner
17. John Micheal Bunag (Makati) vs. Ian Pangalinan (Antipolo) Winner
18. Ronnel Luna (Pasig) vs. Stephen Salazar (Makati) Winner
19. Juan Lim (Ateneo) Winner vs. Rosenberg Rosete 9Makati)
20. Warren Beato (Par) vs. Juan Carlo Noveloso (LP) Winner
21. Nino Banatao (Antipolo) Winner vs. Andrew Kagaoan (Ateneo
22. Francisco Ricaforte (Pasig) vs. Patrick Javier (Ateneo) Winner
The tournament banner of the 9th NCR Muay Thai Tournament-Mayor Jejomar Binay’s Cup
The medals up for grabs and will be awarded to the winners of the selection for the nakmuays who will represent NCR in the National Muay Thai Championship this September
A very stylish and grand decoration of the venue. MAP Makati has elevated the NCR muay thai competition to a higher stage.
Beck made her debut as judge in muay thai. She has another goal in mind, to be an certified international muay thai judge and referee. From a nakmuay, to kru, now to officiating team…while I remained as a humble nakmuay. He he he.
MAP Makati Chapter Head Kru Jun Dellosa giving his opening speech
The members of the judges and juries. On the far right are the individual and Overall Championship trophies that awaits the winners of their matches.
Another view of the venue design and the ring. These grand arrangements are only seen in professional boxing or MMA matches that are held in exclusive hotels.
Former Muay Thai national training pool member Danilo Dilag of MAP-QC is jubilant after taking the victory for a gold medal win.
Rodolfo Magala of MAP Makati and MAP Las Pinas’ Jeremias Visa touching gloves at the start of their bout.
The Honorable Mayor Jejomar Binay graced the event. In his speech, he was surprised to find out that muay thai is already a popular sport and is pleased that this is already the second time that such a tournament was held in his city and has pledged his continous support for muay thai.
The Honorable Mayor J. Binay leading the awarding ceremony to the winners of their respective matches.
From left to right: MAP President Mr. Red Dumuk, MAP-Chairperson on Committee on Women in Sports and coach Beck Cantillero, Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, MAP-Chairperson on Grassroots Development and National Team Head Coach Kru Billy Alumno and MAP Makati Chapter Head Kru Jun Dellosa
