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00:00PTV Sports is back and today we have with us this gentleman from ZEUS MMA, Sir Bern Soriano, the founder and president.

00:12Mr. Franz Valentino from Marketing Comms and Mr. MJ Esporas, the event director. Good morning!

00:20Good morning!

00:22Sir Bern, what is ZEUS MMA and how different is this from other MMA clubs or organizations?

00:34ZEUS MMA is a professional event and ZEUS MMA is the first in the Philippines that will do everything right for the fighters.

00:44Of course, it will follow the rules and of course, all the fights will be exciting.

00:49Sir, when was ZEUS MMA formed and you mentioned that it will do everything right. Can you give us one specific situation or scenario?

01:01It's been 2 years, actually, since May last year. I said that it will do everything right because there are a lot of events that do not follow the rules of MMA.

01:13There are events that do not follow the rules of MMA. There are events that do not follow the rules of MMA.

01:17In ZEUS MMA, we will do everything right. Everything will be licensed.

01:25Is it included in the events that we will do?

01:30Because it is popular among fighters, YouTubers, Vloggers. Is it included in the events that we will do?

01:42Yes, Sir Paolo, that's a good question.

01:44In ZEUS MMA, we will make sure that it is really standard.

01:48So, for YouTubers, they can do pro-MMA as long as the training is good and of course, it will go through the right process of getting the license.

01:58Sir Franz, how do you think this event will help professional fighters get noticed in the world of MMA?

02:08This event, ZEUS MMA, is created because of that idea.

02:16There are a lot of good Filipino fighters who are less privileged to have this platform with good production and good TF.

02:25So, this will be the stepping stone for our upcoming comers.

02:32Sir MJ, why is it important to give new adult fighters a quality platform like Fight Night?

02:43It is very important to have a quality platform for our talented fighters.

02:49We have a lot of talented fighters in the Philippines.

02:52Fighting is in our blood. Ever since, we are blood warriors.

02:57The problem is, we can't develop our local talents to full potential because we lack of the quality platform.

03:07That's why ZEUS was created through the initiative of our founder and president, Sir Burns Ariano.

03:14Now, this upcoming event, what makes it really special is, it's not just a professional fight.

03:21Our comers will also have an opportunity, the amateurs.

03:26The best part is, we are the first professional MMA organization that will host youth MMA.

03:35As far as the platform is concerned, this is the quality platform that we will provide for our local talents.

03:42It's really great, especially now, not only in MMA but also in other sports,

03:48they are able to see the potential of our Filipino fighters.

03:53Sir MJ said, we are born fighters.

03:59That's why I'm very proud to say that our Filipino fighters are recognized for their talent and skills.

04:05Not just the Filipino fighters, but also the youth.

04:08It's like a grassroots program for our young talents.

04:15Is that right, Sir Burns?

04:21Are there any young fighters in this event?

04:28Yes. Actually, in relation to what MJ said,

04:33we are the first professional organization that hosts the youth MMA in coordination with the Philippine MMA Federation.

04:42In preparation for the Youth Olympics,

04:46the Olympic Committee of Asia included the MMA especially of the youth.

04:57In October this year, Bahrain will host the Olympics.

05:03Hopefully, in our promotion, one of the representatives of the youth MMA will be selected as an athlete.

05:13If you say youth, how old is it?

05:16That's a good question.

05:18The youth MMA is 17 below with special rules.

05:27When we say MMA, there are head strikes, ground and pounds, and all kinds of submissions.

05:36With youth MMA, this is designed by the International MMA Federation for the fighters starting at a young age.

05:46Meaning to say, there is no head strike whatsoever.

05:51There is no ground and pound when you take down.

05:56The thing is, the youth MMA athletes, if they want to pursue this kind of career,

06:06their career lifespan will be prolonged.

06:09The longevity of their career.

06:12Because we can avoid head traumas and concussions.

06:18If you notice, other countries have already done it.

06:24We are going to start it with the help of the Philippine MMA Federation.

06:30So partner, here in the youth, especially in the MMA,

06:36they have safety protocols specifically designed for the youth athletes.

06:43Sir Bern, I'm just curious, what was your drive to start this ZOOS MMA,

06:49especially including the young fighters?

06:52Again, I'm a former professional MMA fighter as well.

06:56International fighter.

06:58I did this because as MJ said, fighting is in our blood.

07:04Filipinos are natural fighters.

07:07So, it was better for us.

07:10First of all, I'm from Pampas Sports.

07:12I used to do this before.

07:14And we all want the MMA in the Philippines to rise.

07:18To become a standard.

07:20I see.

07:22That's right.

07:24This is a good thing for the Philippine sports,

07:27and especially for the MMA sports,

07:29because we want the MMA sports to grow.

07:33But anyone can answer this.

07:36What can we expect from ZOOS MMA,

07:40other than the new format,

07:43and the officiating?

07:46What can we expect?

07:48What is more interesting, other than what we said earlier?

07:55We also want to take this opportunity to announce that

07:58we also have a big fight in May.

08:00But before that, we want to focus on this upcoming event

08:03on the 25th of April at DD Club.

08:06It's called Fight Night Road to Olympus.

08:09Again, this is a launchpad for the up-and-comers.

08:14And also, this is a quality platform for our pro fighters.

08:20What can I expect?

08:22We always guarantee an action-packed event,

08:25given the professional fighters on our card.

08:30You won't be disappointed.

08:32I highly recommend that you watch it.

08:36It's better if it's live,

08:38because it's worth the time and effort.

08:44The line-up is good. It's a solid line-up.

08:46Our official matchmaker put it together.

08:50And I'm sure he could tell you more about the line-up

08:54that we have for the upcoming event.

08:58For our line-up for this fight night,

09:02it consists of four professional bouts,

09:06five amateur bouts, and one youth MMA.

09:13So every fight night, we will include at least one youth MMA

09:19so that our youth will have a chance

09:23to have this platform that we can pass on to the Olympics Commission or OCA

09:29so that we have the youth that can compete internationally.

09:38My question to you, Sir Bern,

09:40you've been a professional fighter.

09:42How can this be a factor in your event?

09:49Especially with the cameras.

09:51For other fighters,

09:53it's their first time experiencing a set-up like that.

09:59There are cameras, referees.

10:01How do you think this will be a factor for our fighters?

10:05Actually, Ma'am, that's a big factor.

10:08Because when you're a fighter,

10:09it's different when you're training at the gym.

10:11You're good at the gym, you're good at sparring.

10:13But when you're fighting, it's different.

10:15So that's a good question.

10:17So, being a professional fighter,

10:19especially when you're on the big stage,

10:21what you should do is the mental game.

10:25That's the most important, the mental game.

10:27Because the physical game is already there.

10:29So the best thing to do is to always talk to yourself before the fight.

10:34Because that's where you'll really fight.

10:36Because if you have anxiety about the game itself,

10:38all your enthusiasm will be lost.

10:40You've already mentioned that.

10:42Do you brief or orient your young fighters

10:46on what they can expect before the fight night?

10:48Yes.

10:49Me, as being a pro fighter before,

10:52and as a coach as well,

10:53that's what I always tell them.

10:56Before the fight,

10:57it's always the mental game.

10:59I always tell them,

11:00this is it.

11:01This is what's going to happen.

11:03I mean, you've been training for two months.

11:05In a 15-minute fight,

11:07that's where you're going to do all the things you've been training for.

11:10That's a lot, right?

11:12Yes, that's a lot.

11:13So that's it.

11:14We've seen Zeus MMA.

11:16But lastly,

11:18is there anything you'd like to promote?

11:20Vlog or anything?

11:22Message to everyone.

11:24We would like to invite all our viewers to support Fight Night.

11:31Our upcoming event is called Fight Night Road to Olympus.

11:34So again,

11:35it's different because it's not just another MMA event.

11:41Aside from our pro fighters,

11:42we also have action packs,

11:44amateur fights,

11:47and our youth MMA.

11:49On top of that,

11:50I mentioned earlier,

11:51we are working on the big event.

11:54We cannot announce the details yet,

11:56but that's something to look forward to as well.

11:58Two events in the pipeline.

12:00We are doing our very best

12:03to do as many events as we could

12:06so we could provide the quality platform for our local talents.

12:10Sir Franz,

12:12you can go ahead if you have any message to Sir Brendan.

12:15Guys, see you at April 25,

12:18DD Night Club in Quezon City.

12:22And of course,

12:23after this,

12:24we have a bigger event.

12:25And we're doing this every two months,

12:27this Fight Night.

12:28So,

12:29please watch and support our local fighters.

12:32Alright.

12:33Sir Franz?

12:34I would like to invite everyone

12:37to watch and support

12:40Fight Night,

12:41the ZUS Fight and Road to Olympus

12:42this coming April 25

12:44in DD Night Club.

12:45And also,

12:46I would like to encourage

12:47our local gyms,

12:50our MMA team,

12:53to please,

12:54please guys,

12:55if you want to have this opportunity

12:57to play,

12:58and of course,

12:59to compensate,

13:00please pass your profile

13:03to our FB page.

13:06What are your social media platforms

13:08for them to see your details?

13:12We have Instagram.

13:14You can follow ZUS MMA PH.

13:17We will put it out on our social media.

13:20We also have Facebook.

13:23You can see our videos there.

13:26Give us a follow, guys.

13:27Help us grow this community.

13:29Because,

13:30again,

13:31this is not just for the sake of

13:34our promotion.

13:36This is for the local talents.

13:38We're doing this for the greater good.

13:40So it would be really helpful

13:42if you can help us grow this community.

13:44So give us a follow

13:45on our social media platforms.

13:49Thank you so much,

13:51Mr. Bern Soriano,

13:52of course,

13:53Mr. Franz Valentino,

13:54and Mr. MJ Escoras

13:56from ZUS MMA

13:57for joining us this morning.

13:59Good luck with your upcoming event.

14:01Thank you so much.

14:03Thank you for having us.

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