Yaw-Yan fighter shines in Dapitan kickboxing

CEBU, Philippines — Allan Albindo of Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu kept his unbeaten record intact with a lopsided unanimous decision victory over hometown fighter Christian Campoy in ‘Battle in Dapitan’, a kickboxing card the other night at the Dapitan Cultural Center in Dapitan City.

Albindo did not fulfill his promise of a knockout, but still made an impression before fight fans with his clinical beating of Campoy all through the three-round battle.

The ward of Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu founder Master Benigno ‘Ekin’ Caniga Jr., rocked his foe several times with an assortment of kicks and punches, but Campoy showed nerves of steel in withstanding Albindo’s onslaught.

Albindo, who is also an amateur mixed martial artist, caught Campoy with a vicious knee to the face that sent the latter on his seat in the final seconds of the fight. The Cebuano fighter went for the finish but Campoy was able to finish the match.

“I am very happy with Allan’s performance,” said Master Ekin. “He really dominated the fight from start to finish. His opponent was only there to survive.”

With his victory, Albindo stretched his record to kickboxing record to 4-0, spiked with three knockouts.