UCA Title Fight Results

The 9th Annual Central California Battle of the Badges took place Saturday night at the Visalia Convention Center. The fighters delivered on their promise to give the fans their monies worth as 18 bouts produced heart pumping action throughout the night.

The opening bout of the night featured two well schooled fighters squaring off for the Masters UCA Middleweight Championship title. Richard Reynaga, Gardena Police Dept vs Daniel Ming, Sacramento County  Public Defender’s Office.  This fight would go the distance and for 3 rounds it was a highly competitive showdown that set the tone for the rest of the night.  That’s how you open up a UCA card! When the score cards were added up Daniel Ming, Sacramento County PD’s Office would become The New… Masters UCA Middleweight Champion.

The 2nd title fight of the night featured the undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles, LAPD taking on #1 ranked Manuel Galvan, CDCR – SCC in a repeat or revenge battle. After trading leather for 3 highly skilled, competitive rounds the decision would be left in the judges hands. Once again, Joshua Robles, LAPD would be declared the winner, And Still….. The UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion

The 3rd title fight of the night featured Aidan Nolasco, Long Beach Police Dept. taking on Manuel Maldonado, Burbank Police Dept for the UCA Jr Middleweight Championship title. For 3 nonstop rounds Nolasco and Maldonado brought out the best in each other. Both fighters had notable moments in a very close action packed fight. When the final bell rang the decision would be left up to the judges to decide. Nolasco would edge out a split decision win to become The New UCA Jr Middleweight Champion.

The 4th title fight of the night was highlighted by two UCA Champions daring to be great. The fearless undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Marcel Hernandez, CDCR – Avenal State Prison made his first title defense against the former UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept. The fans were in for a treat when these warriors entered the ring. Franco has been around the game a long time and has a 20 fight experience advantage over Hernandez but it didn’t show in the ring.  Franco and Hernandez are very crafty and can do it all. Beautiful work on the inside, good use of feints, angles, good defense, and put their punches together nicely.  It was beautiful to watch. In a very close action packed fight the decision would be left up to the judges. And New….. UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept. Franco becomes the 6th UCA fighter to become a 2 Division Champion.

The only female Championship Fight on the card featured Jennifer Lawrence, South Gate Police Dept vs Elise Garcia, Long Beach Police Dept. When the first bell rang to start this highly anticipated matchup both fighters demonstrated good technical skills, keeping their hands up, throwing straight punches and good footwork. Garcia may have been the faster and more experienced fighter while Lawrence was the stronger and more aggressive fighter. When the final bell rang and the scorecards were added up Jennifer Lawrence, South Gate Police Dept would be announced the winner And New…… UCA Super Welterweight Champion.

The last title fight of the night featured the UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD making his first title defense against Juan Moreno, Tulare Police Dept. From the opening bell Efrain and Juan used their jab to try to close the gap to land punches. Both fighters displayed good footwork, head movement, and defense throughout the fight. However, neither fighter really engaged or looked to take control of the fight.  After 3 hard fought rounds the decision would be left in the judges hands. And New…… UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion…. Juan Moreno, Tulare Police Dept.

To see the full results from the event click on the RESULTS tab.

Don’t miss next year’s Central California Battle of the Badges Event Saturday April 13, 2024 at the Visalia Convention Center.