PXC SIGNS TOP HAWAIIAN MMA TALENT, UNDEFEATED, DUSTIN KIMURA
Pacific
X-treme Combat (PXC), the premier MMA organization in the
Asia-Pacific region, has announced a multi-fight deal with Dustin
Kimura, one of the top young MMA prospects from Hawaii, starting with
an appearance at PXC-34, set for November 17th at the
Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. Kimura is undefeated in
professional MMA competition (8-0), and is often talked about as the
best Hawaiian fighter not currently in the UFC.
In
a recent interview in the US, Kimura stated, "I’m honored to
be able to fight for an organization like PXC. They have a great
roster of talent at my weight; I look forward to climbing the ladder
starting in November."Kimura is a ground specialist, winning 5
of his 8 fights by submission and competes primarily at 145 pounds,
an already stacked division in PXC, including Fil-Ams Mark Striegl
and Harris Sarmiento, South Korea’s Jang Young Kim, and the current
Featherweight Champ, Joe Taimanglo from Guam.
PXC-34
will be Kimura’s international debut, as he takes on Japan’s Guy
Delumeau (16-7), an experienced fighter from the famed Gutsman Dojo
in Tokyo who has made a name for himself in Shooto and Pancrase
competition. According to Kimura, "Guy is a very tough
fighter; he will be the most experienced fighter I’ve faced yet. I
am training very hard for this fight and can’t wait to give the
Philippines crowd a show!"
Kimura
will join other PXC fighters reigning from the Hawaiian Islands,
including the highly ranked and undefeated Bantamweight, Russell
Doane (8-0), young Hilo Featherweight, Toby Misech (2-1), and veteran
Harris Sarmiento (34-23). Sarmiento is currently the reigning PXC
Lightweight Champ and has fought for PXC since early 2011 in the
Featherweight class as well. Kimura, Doane, Misech, and Sarmiento are
all slated to compete at PXC-34 in Manila on November 17th.
According
to PXC’s CEO & Promoter, E.J. Calvo, “The Hawaiian Islands
produce some of the toughest MMA fighters in the world, and we have
great relationships with the best camps in the state. We are excited
to welcome Dustin Kimura to our roster of some of the top young
fighters in the world. All our fighters from Hawaii have
UFC potential, and allow us to continue to match the best young
talent in the region against each other and give our fans exactly
what they are looking for.”
With
2 PXC fighters being signed to The UFC in the last 3 months, PXC has
certainly established itself as a promotion giving opportunities to
the best fighters in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to the PXC
live broadcast in the Philippines nationwide, PXC is expected to
provide online streaming of its events as well.
PXC
is presented by San Mig Strong Ice and Sports 5. With special thanks
to E-Games, Fitness First, FHM Philippines, FHM.com.ph,
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Editors Note:
Wow, PXC really do have a solid 145lb division and with the news of Dustin Kimura (8-0) joining you can bet your life anybody who climbs to the top of that ladder is going to be UFC bound.
I mean look at this roster: Kimura (8-0), Striegl (10-0), the vastly experienced Sarmiento (35-23), Guy Delemeau (16-7-1) and current champ Joe Taimanglo (17-4-1). PXC continues to make a big noise in Manila and the MMA crazy Philippine fans will no doubt beat a path to the Araneta Coliseum to watch what will be PXC's biggest show to date.
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