UCC 80: Fuego Edition in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Guayaquil, Ecuador – The Ultimate Combat Challenge (UCC) stormed back into Ecuador with UCC 80: Fuego Edition, turning the Sports Garden Guayaquil into the heart of combat sports on Sunday, October 19, 2025. With over 100 international fights spanning MMA, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, fans were treated to nonstop action across male and female divisions, from youth to professional ranks.
Packed Card, Powerful Performances
The main event saw Luis Castro (5-1-1) showcase his technical prowess, earning a unanimous decision victory over Pablo Ortiz (1-3) in a high-stakes lightweight bout. In the co-main, Fernando Olvera (4-4) delivered a crowd-roaring TKO from mount just 2 minutes into round one against Aaron Giler (0-1), setting the tone for the night.
Rising Stars and Debuts
Several fighters left a lasting impression with their breakout performances. David Francisco Parra (1-1) got his first win as a pro, Anthony Guachamin (1-0) made a successful debut with a split decision, and Linton “EL SALVAJE” Shakai (1-0) won his first professional bout in style. Kevin “El Malcriado” Guerrero (6-3) also added another notch to his record with crisp striking and control.
Submissions, Strikes, and Shining Moments
The amateur circuit was on fire with stars like Juan Orozco (2-0) and Camila Di Piero (2-0) dominating their divisions. Multiple submissions lit up the scoreboard — Cristian Celis with an Ezekiel choke, Fabian Macias via guillotine, and Alex Guapi with a rear naked choke.
Ecuador’s Combat Scene is Thriving
UCC 80 proved that Ecuador isn’t just participating in the global fight scene — it’s helping lead it. With passionate fans, rising talent, and international matchups, Guayaquil is establishing itself as a combat sports capital of South America.
Fight Card Winners List from UCC 80 – Guayaquil, Ecuador:
🥇 Main Event
- Winner: Luis Castro (5-1-1)
- Loser: Pablo Ortiz (1-3)
- Method: Unanimous Decision
- Division: 155 lbs – Pro | 3 x 5 rounds | 15:00 total
🥊 Co-Main Event
- Winner: Fernando Olvera (4-4)
- Loser: Aaron Giler (0-1)
- Method: KO/TKO (Punches from Mount)
- Time: 2:08 of Round 1 | 209 lbs – Pro
Main Card – Pro Fights
- David Francisco Parra (1-1) def. Christian Galvan (1-1) — Unanimous Decision | 125 lbs
- Kevin Guerrero (6-3) def. Emanuel Ricaurte (0-1) — Unanimous Decision | 155 lbs
- Anthony Guachamin (1-0) def. Jhonny Garcia (2-2) — Split Decision | 125 lbs
- Linton Shakai (1-0) def. Stalin Alvarez (0-1) — Unanimous Decision | 132 lbs
Main Card – Amateur MMA
- Jose Becerra (4-0) def. Efrain Olivo (0-1) — Unanimous Decision | 135 lbs
- Lucas Ferreira (1-0) def. Aron Malagon (1-4) — Unanimous Decision | 145 lbs
- Rafael Moncayo (3-0) def. Juan José Urbano (4-3) — Unanimous Decision | 155 lbs
- Kevin Calderon (3-1) def. Enrique Ayala (0-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Steven Fernandez (3-2-1) def. Eduardo Rosado (0-1) — Submission (RNC), 0:40 R2
- Juan Avila (6-2) def. Victor Coello (2-2) — Split Decision
- Johnny Loor (1-1) def. Samuel Valencia (0-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Cristian Lisintuña (3-1) def. Gustavo Florido (2-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Juan Orozco (2-0) def. Jorge Delgado (0-1) — Submission (Armbar), 0:49 R1
- Luis Sanchez (5-5) def. David Nieto (0-2) — Unanimous Decision
- Abraham Farias (6-1) def. Angelo Landivar (1-2) — TKO (Mount), 1:20 R3
- Ismael Torres (1-0) def. Cristofer Nivela (3-3) — Unanimous Decision
- Shuaddy Hawara (3-0) def. Pablo Moscoso (1-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Gael Pico (1-0) def. Raul Guerrero (0-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Michael Calderon (2-1) def. Javier Moreira (0-1) — Unanimous Decision
- Cristian Celis (1-0) def. Luis Cedeño (0-2) — Ezekiel Choke, 1:08 R1
- Fabian Macias (1-1) def. Ariel Sanchez (0-1) — Guillotine Choke, 0:47 R1
- Alex Guapi (2-0) def. Brayan Paredes (1-1) — RNC, 0:55 R1
- Camila Di Piero (2-0) def. Cecilia Patiño (1-1) — TKO (Punches from Mount), 1:39 R3
🥋 Kickboxing Winners
- Wilames do Carmo Silva def. Erick Ramirez — Unanimous Decision | 145 lbs
- YanCarlos Pérez def. Daniel Zambrano — Unanimous Decision | 145 lbs
