All set for ROP 12: Unstoppable tomorrow

 All is set for Trench Tech Purebred Promotions’ Rites Of Passage 12: Unstoppable! Set for tomorrow, April 20, at the Saipan World Resort’s Royal Taga Ballroom.

The highlight of the evening’s mixed martial arts activities is Trench Tech’s very first bantamweight championship bout between Zalaka’s Joe Duenas (4-0) and Trench Tech’s Mark “The Dark” Nuique (7-0).

An electric Guam versus Saipan grudge match is also in the mix featuring Spike 22’s Ricky Camp (3-0) and Marianas Elite’s Vince “Vincesanity” Pua (4-0) at 150 lbs.

In addition, Trench Tech veteran Fasi “Quick Draw” Jesse (8-4) will be paired against Lights Out Gym’s Ryan Toves (4-3) at 145 lbs and Trench Tech’s Mylo “Bam Bam” Lassiter (4-1) will face Guam’s Pete “Big Mac” Miyasaki (1-0).

Trench Tech’s Josh “Chaos” Duenas (2-3) is also being paired against Countershot’s Jon “The Heat” Delos Reyes at 135 lbs.

Other MMA matchups include Trench Tech’s up-and-comer Vince “The Clinch” Masga (2-0) taking on Marinas Elite’s Derrick “El Peligro” Rangamar (5-8) at 145 lbs; Countershot’s Aaron Magbuhat (a win and a draw) squaring off against Tinian’s Pete Cepeda (2-1), of team Zeng Zung, at 150 lbs; Tinian independent fighter Ton Borja clashing with Trench Tech’s Seong Ho Chung in a double debut at 145 lbs; Countershot’s Josh “The Hedgehog” Alvarez (8-5) taking on “Tabi” Jay Muna (4-13) at 125 lbs; and Trench Tech’s Ronald Hermosilla set to debut against Zogai’s Brandon “Commotion” Camacho (0-1) at 145lbs.

A pair of boxing matches also kick off the action featuring team Zalaka’s Zac “Attack” Reyes welcoming Countershot newcomer Julius Yangetmai for an exhibition bout at 170 lbs and Juan Lansangan (1-0) set to exchange with D.A.T. Gym newcomer Lusion “The Leech” George at 145 lbs.

Then Four K-1 kickboxing matches set the stage for the MMA action, which banners K-1 Guahan’s Sonny Chargualaf trading kicks and punches with Zeng Zung’s Regino “The Kidd” Mundo (4-0) at 145 lbs.

Other pairings include Guam Muay Thai’s Justin “Dunka” Dizon (0-1) versus Danny Agulto at 140 lbs; Countershot’s Jared “Smiley Face” Santos (0-1) matched up with Zalaka’s Jordan Manglona (0-1) at 120 lbs; and Guam Muay Thai’s Jeremy “Pacman” Javellana debuting against Trench Tech’s Tavita Lueta (1-0) at 140 lbs.

Tickets for ROP 12: Unstoppable are on sale now at Tha Trapp Urban Boutique, Docomo Pacific, Boarderline Skate Shop, and at the Trench Tech Gym located on the seventh floor of the Marianas Business Plaza. Tickets cost $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP seating; fights are subject to change.