Valda, Kelly highlight ‘Uprising’ card

Former Sea Games wrestling champion Marcus Valda and Eric Kelly try to score sensational wins against grizzled foreign rivals in the Colt 45-Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) XXIV Saturday at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Dubbed as “Uprising,” the event, which coincides with the 11th anniversary of the country’s foremost MMA (mixed martial arts) promotion, will be crucial not only for Valda and Kelly but also for the other fighters in the 10-fight card.

Despite his long absence in the MMA, Valda is confident of scoring a convincing win against Ukrainian Igor Subora, who is the reigning URCC heavyweight champion.

Kelly, meanwhile, is aching to rebound from a loss to Honorio Banario when he takes on undefeated Chinese Lu Jian Bo in the event presented by Colt 45 and sponsored by MegaSports World and Tribal Gear.

Tickets are now available at all SM ticket outlets. For reservations, call 4702222. First fight starts at 8 p.m.