Filipino fighters fall in UFC Fight Night 34

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighters Dave Galera and Jon Delos Reyes lost in their debut matches in the UFC. Galera, the reigning URCC bantamweight champion, was no match for Singaporean grappler Royston Wee. Wee kept Galera on his back for most of the bout, and easily penetrated the Filipino’s defense with takedowns. The Singaporean won via unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Delos Reyes tapped out to American Dustin Kimura via armbar in the first round of their match. -- News Now, ANC, January 5, 2014.