Philippines, 19 Jan 2026
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


PH captures gold at start of Philippine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No Gi and Kids International Open


PhilBoxing.com


FILIPINO Jerry Legaspi beat Korean Tony Yoo in yesterday?s finals of the Male Masters White and Blue belt division, over 79kg (Pesado) division to lead the march of country?s gold medal winner at the 2013 Philippine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and No Gi and Kids International Open at the SM Southmall in Las Pinas City.

The 35-year-old Muay-Thai instructor from Quezon City, earlier beat Scott dela Rosa to arranged a titular showdown with Yoo. Yoo, meantime defeated Michael Mejia.

"I'm happy I'm able to do this for our country winning the gold medal," said Legaspi, playing under the banner of Team Kamphius-Fabricio who also won two (2) gold medal in last year's Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Asia-Pacific World Qualifying Trials (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Stephen Salazar from team Kamphius-Fabricio defeated Skevos Macarounas of team Peter de Been Australia to grabbed the gold medal in the Male Masters White and Blue belt division, under 79kg (Leve).

According to organizing committee Stephen Kamphius, the two day (Saturday and Sunday) event continues to promote the sport, reach out to more people and achieve a higher level of intensity in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, also the safest form of martial arts even for children and girls. ?This (tournament) is definitely going to sharpen the skills of veteran and upcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes,? said Kamphius, who is orginally from New Zealand and is now staying in the country the last four years.

Among the participating nations affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) are Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea and host country Philippines, among others.

Joining Legaspi and Salazar in the gold medal winners are Marvin Bernardino of Origin BJJ (Male Adults White Belt division under 94.3 kg, Pesado), Martin Villaluz of Hevtek Ancheta (Masters White belt division, over 100-5kg, Pessadissimo), Meggie Ochoa, (Female Adults White Belt division, under 53.5 kg) and Char Custodio of Atos (Female Adults Blue Belt division, under 58.5 kg). For more details please visit their official website at http://www.bjjfp.com. -Marlon Bernardino-


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 18 JANUARY 2026: Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa End in No Contest; Raul Curiel Outpoints Jordan Panthen
    By Eric Armit, , Mon, 19 Jan 2026
  • Ryan Daye ready for WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
    , Mon, 19 Jan 2026
  • RAUL “EL CUGÁR” CURIEL CRUISES TO UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN OVER JORDAN “THE PATRIOT” PANTHEN
    , Sat, 17 Jan 2026
  • Weights from Philadelphia
    , Sat, 17 Jan 2026
  • Mexico Commemorates 12th Death Anniversary of Don Jose Sulaiman (Photos)
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 17 Jan 2026
  • MOLLY McCANN EYES 'HUGE' STATEMENT START TO 2026 AS SHE JOINS BUMPER WOOD-WARINGTON CARD IN NOTTINGHAM ON FEBRUARY 21
    , Sat, 17 Jan 2026
  • NEW MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED! RAUL CURIEL SCHEDULED TO FACE JORDAN PANTHEN IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SCRAP
    , Fri, 16 Jan 2026
  • SMALLS VS RAMOS TOPS STACKED UNDERCARD FOR NAVARRETE-NUNEZ BLOCKBUSTER IN GLENDALE
    , Fri, 16 Jan 2026
  • Usyk Linked to Zuffa Boxing Deal as Questions Loom Over Title Defenses
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Fri, 16 Jan 2026
  • Abass Baraou: "No One Has Been Able to Withstand My Pressure!"
    , Fri, 16 Jan 2026
  • Wise Owl Boxing Signs Rising Female Star Chantel “Chicanita” Navarro
    , Fri, 16 Jan 2026
  • Mauricio Sulaiman: WBC wants to protect fighters' dream of becoming a world champion
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 15 Jan 2026
  • Xander Zayas: "It's Time to Make History!"
    , Thu, 15 Jan 2026
  • Weights from Trenton, NJ
    , Thu, 15 Jan 2026
  • Pro Boxer and Recent Grad Returns for Fight Night on the Farm — Celebrating Stanford’s Boxing Community
    , Thu, 15 Jan 2026
  • Jamaine Ortiz Aims to Derail Keyshawn Davis’ Undefeated Streak at Madison Square Garden
    , Wed, 14 Jan 2026
  • “No bad blood from me”- Good friends become better rivals – Clarke is ready for Cruiserweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
    , Wed, 14 Jan 2026
  • Itauma suffers injury; Magnificent 7 rescheduled to March 28
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 14 Jan 2026
  • Top Super Lightweights Bryan Flores & Starling Castillo Battle in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’
    , Wed, 14 Jan 2026
  • Harden surpasses Shaquille O'Neal's to become the ninth all-time leading scorer in NBA history
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 14 Jan 2026
  • “It’s time, LFG” - Holly McMath Trilogy for WBC Title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
    , Tue, 13 Jan 2026
  • IBA President Kremlev encourages sporting organisations to protect women’s sport following Trump’s statement on Imane Khelif
    , Tue, 13 Jan 2026
  • REYES, STRICKLAND, BUSTAMANTE & SOUQUET SET FOR HISTORIC SHOWDOWN AT WNT LEGENDS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
    , Tue, 13 Jan 2026
  • Pumicpic fights Korean in Japan
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 13 Jan 2026
  • No. 1 rated WBA Super Flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez remains patient and Looks forward to a 2026 World title shot
    , Tue, 13 Jan 2026




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2026 philboxing.com.