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URCC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is URCC?

The Universal Reality Combat Championship, better known as URCC, is the country's first, biggest and most prestigious professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event featuring various martial arts experts. The URCC aims to find the best homegrown Filipino fighters and eventually showcase their skills to the world. The URCC is governed and sanctioned by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) of the Philippines. The URCC has also brought in other international fighters from China, Brazil, Guam and Japan. This year, the URCC will be sending some of its fighters to Guam to participate in the country's local MMA event as part of our efforts to continue relations with other countries, and to also help promote our homegrown MMA fighters all over the world.

What is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combative sport that combines aspects from many different martial arts. Competitors are often skilled in Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and many more effective fighting arts that involves both striking and grappling. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) dates back to the ancient Greek Olympic Games in Athens where it was known as Pankration. In the 1920's, it again became popular in Brazil known as "Vale Tudo," and later on in Japan where these fights were held as major events. Today MMA is more modified because there are rules and safety precautions being implemented in the game, unlike pure No Holds Barred (NHB) fighting which consist of "no rules" at all.

How do I get involve in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is growing every day. There are now schools and gyms teaching Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) all across the world. Mainly in Brazil, USA and Japan.

Is this type of fighting brutal? Why is it considered as a sport?

For some people that are not familiar with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), they might consider the sport as a brutal and awkward game similar to No Holds Barred (NHB) fighting, because of the variations that a fighter may execute during a bout. It is now considered as a sport because of the modifications and safety precautions being implemented in the game, and fighters are bound to abide to the new set of rules. (Please see URCC Official "Rules")

Who are the organizers of the URCC?

Mr. Alvin A. Aguilar is the founder of the URCC. Also with its head organizers; Bubbles Aguilar, Franz Von Muhlfeld, Jed Dario and Irwin Tieng.

Who is Alvin Aguilar?

For more information on Mr. Alvin Aguilar, click "here".

How can I join the URCC?

For infos on how to join, click "here".

Is a Games and Amusements Board (GAB) license really a requirement?

Yes, it is mandatory for all local Pro-MMA fighters, referees, coaches, promoters and cornermen.

I do not know what division I belong.

We segregate every fighter in a ten-pound bracket division, starting from pinweight to heavyweight. There are currently ten (10) weight divisions in the URCC; Pinweight (110-119 lbs.), Flyweight (120-129 lbs.), Bantamweight (130-139 lbs.), Featherweight (140-149 lbs.), Lightweight (150-159 lbs.), Welterweight (160-169 lbs.), Middleweight (170-179 lbs.), Light-Heavyweight (180-189 lbs.), Cruiserweight (190-199 lbs.), and Heavyweight (206 lbs.- above). Please also refer to the URCC Pro-MMA "Rules".

Who are the current champions in each weight division?

Please refer to the URCC "Champions" page on this site.

Can women fight in the URCC?

Apparently at this time, we do not have a women's division in the URCC, and the fact that the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) won't allow women to compete in such professional sport.

Who sets up the match for the URCC?

The newly appointed URCC matchmaker/fight director is Mr. Will Carlos, for more details on how to compete in URCC, please refer to the "Compete" page on this site. You can send an email directly at chef_will_carlos@yahoo.com

Where can I buy tickets for the URCC?

URCC ticket infos are always announced on this site before any upcoming URCC event.