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A few hours before Manny Pacquiao won his 8th world championship in as much weight divisions, Royce Gracie was a surprise guest at URCC 18: Relentless this weekend, and was witness to the crowning of two new Filipino MMA champions. Submission Sport's Froilan Sarenas remained unbeaten as he choked out Jerry Legaspi in the first round to win the URCC Middleweight championship that UFC fighter, Zhang Tie Quan just vacated. In the co-headlining bout of the evening, Eric Kelly (5-0) defeated Saipan's Nate Flores by rear naked choke to capture the Featherweight title. Young prospects George Lusadan (4-0) of Lakay Wushu and Alvin Ramirez (3-2) of Yaw Yan also impressed on the night, with both pinweights (119 lbs) earning exciting first round submission victories. Full results can be found here.

Wushu Expert, and current URCC Champ, Kevin Belingon (8-0) remained unbeaten as he submitted the 2008 Beijing Sanda Champ, Bayin Dalai (4-2) in the first round of their LegendFC 3 bout in Hong Kong this past weekend. What's next for the talented Filipino? There have been on-going rumors that the WEC are interested in acquiring his services, but Team Lakay's head coach Mark Sangiao, told BloodyElbow.com that Belingon will first have to compete on URCC XVIII happening this November. --Photo from LegendFC

Wushu Expert, and current URCC Welterweight Champ, Eduard Folayang (8-1), Won the Lightweight Super-Fight Title against the previously undefeated Bao She Ri Gu Leng on ESPN Martial Combat, held in Singapore. "I had a tough fight tonight, he was very quick. My last fight (video) was only a month ago so my conditioning is still good, but I still have a lot of room for improvement. Every round I persisted to win, and in the fourth round I knew I would win it. I was more prepared in this fight because I was able to execute my technique well. I am proud that so many Filipino people came to see me fight and I would like to thank them all." HT: James Goyder

URCC XVII: 'Havoc' will be headlined by undefeated Lakay Wushu Star, and current URCC Pinweight Champion, Roy "The Punisher" Docyogen (7-0) as he takes on Saipan's Jordan "Jungle Boy" Ogo (3-0)

Wushu expert, and current URCC Welterweight Champ, Eduard "Landslide" Folayang is set to face former Muay Thai champ, Egon Racz in a lightweight match up on Martial Combat IV. Team Lakay Wushu's head coach, Mark Sangiao confirmed the news to BloodyElbow.com. He will be looking to follow in the footsteps of fellow Filipinos, Sabah Fadai, and Flyweight Champ, Kevin Belingon, who have previously won on the promotion's debut card last month. (videos) The two-day event happens June 16-17th, on Singapore, and will be broadcast on ESPN Star Sports all over Asia.

URCC Founder and President, Alvin Aguilar Set to Compete in the 2010 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Under Team Riberio. HT: URCC

Wushu expert, and current URCC Flyweight Champion, Kevin Belingon (6-0) defeated Ngoo Ditty by 1st round TKO during the second day of Martial Combat, held on May 13, in Sentosa, Singapore. "Thank you very much to everyone who supported me for this fight... God Bless, and God Speed to all" I'll add more details on the event as they become available.

I'm sure many of you remember Weoweoweo's recap of URCC XIV: Aggression from the Philippines. The main event featured A.J. Aguon of Guam against the URCC welterweight champion Eduard Folayang. Here's an interview from Kuam Sports with A.J. showing his take on the fight and some clips as well: A.J. Aguon Interview