Drex Zamboanga

Drex Zamboanga (pronounced [đrêx: zɐmˈbwaŋga:]; born 17 April 1993) is a Filipino mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of ONE Championship.[10][11][12] He has previously competed in ONE's Flyweight division.

Drex Zamboanga
Born (1993-04-17) April 17, 1993[1]
Quezon City, Philippines[2]
Other namesThe T-Rex[3]
ResidenceBangkok, Thailand[4]
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)[5]
Weight73.6 kg (162 lb; 11 st 8 lb)[6]
DivisionBantamweight (2013–2019)
Flyweight (2020)
Lightweight (2022–present)[7]
StyleKarate, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
TeamToughGuys International (2013–2019)
Fairtex Gym (2019–2020)
Marrok Force MMA (2020–present)[8]
Rank  Black belt in Karate
  Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2013–present[9]
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
Notable relativesDenice Zamboanga (Sister)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 2022-04-21

Zamboanga has also competed for Universal Reality Combat Championship, where he is a former URCC Bantamweight Champion.[13][14][15]

Background

Zamboanga was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines.[16][17][18] He started martial arts by training in karate at the age of 14 with his sister Denice.[19][20][21]

Zamboanga has won titles in various competitions, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling and boxing, and has also gained a black belt in karate.[22][23][24]

Mixed martial arts career

Universal Reality Combat Championship

Zamboanga officially began professionally competing in mixed martial arts in 2013, beginning his career in Universal Reality Combat Championship.

On April 27, 2019, he won the URCC bantamweight championship by stopping Seung Hyun Cho.[25][26][27]

ONE Championship

On 28 August 2020, he successfully made his ONE Championship debut with a second-round submission over Detchadin Sorsirisuphathin at ONE Championship: A New Breed.[28][29][30]

For his next fight, Drex moved up two weight classes from Flyweight to Lightweight to face Rahul Raju.[31][32][33] On February 25, 2022, he knocked out Rahul Raju in the first round at ONE Championship: Full Circle.[34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches 10 wins 5 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 4 1
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–5 Rahul Raju KO (punches) ONE Championship: Full Circle February 25, 2022 1 1:05 Kallang, Singapore Lightweight (170 lb) debut.
Win 9–5 Detchadin Sorsirisuphathin Technical Submission (rear naked choke) ONE Championship: A New Breed August 28, 2020 2 4:58 Bangkok, Thailand Flyweight (135 lb) debut.
Win 8–5 Seung Hyun Cho TKO (doctor stoppage) URCC 77: Raw Fury April 27, 2019 3 5:00 Manila, Philippines Won the URCC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 7–5 Keita Ishibashi Decision (unanimous) Shooto in Korakuen Hall September 23, 2018 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 7–4 Gi Bum Moon TKO (punches) Angel's Fighting 7 July 23, 2018 3 2:04 Seoul, South Korea
Loss 7–3 Yutaka Saito TKO (punches) Shooto Korakuen Hall 3/25 March 25, 2018 3 4:58 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–2 Rex De Lara TKO (punches) URCC Bets 3 September 15, 2017 3 N/A Manila, Philippines
Win 6–2 Sem Bicaldo Submission (rear naked choke) URCC 28: Vindication November 6, 2016 1 4:01 Manila, Philippines
Win 5–2 Dennis Domingo Submission (rear naked choke) URCC 27: Rebellion April 23, 2016 1 N/A Manila, Philippines
Win 4–2 Renato Jabiniao TKO (corner stoppage) The Proving Grounds 5: Retribution August 27, 2015 3 N/A Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Loss 3–2 Do Gyeom Lee KO URCC 26: Domination July 25, 2015 2 N/A Angeles, Philippines
Win 3–1 John Oliver TKO URCC: Camsur May 23, 2015 Pili, Philippines
Win 2–1 Joseph Mercado Decision (unanimous) URCC 25: Takeover October 23, 2014 3 5:00 Pasay, Philippines
Win 1–1 Ramonito Pabroa Submission URCC: Fight Night 1 January 31, 2014 1 N/A Manila, Philippines
Loss 0–1 Hideo Morikawa Submission (heel hook) URCC / Tribal Gear: Dutdutan Tattoo Festival 2013 September 27, 2013 1 N/A Manila, Philippines

See also

References
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