Filipina PXC ring girl Abby Poblador is to blame for why I didn’t bother to pick up my pen and paper when I watched Pacific Xtreme Combat (PXC ) 28 last November 27 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Philippines.
It was one of those rare moments in a male MMA fan’s life when you’d rather watch the beauty walking between rounds ‘round the ring, than the action happening between two jocks who don’t arouse you in the same way.
I mean, there were MMA fights happening between those walks? As in those fights were the reason why I was there in front of the ring?
Incidentally, I heard that a certain Jon Tuck KO’d a certain Tristan Arenal in the very first round of the PXC 28 main event.
In her words.
Here’s an excerpt of her interview with FHM Philippines’ B.A. Borleo last year (I translated some of the Tagalog):
You’re a car show veteran. How many did you model for in 2009?
I did four. The last was Bumper to Bumper, where I was awarded Miss Bumper to Bumper. I was also the 2009 Miss Trans Sport show.
And why do you think you’ve become such a favorite?
They say it’s because I have a smiling face and I’m approachable. They also say I’m the prettiest, ha ha! So there, they always mob my booth.
Do you also wear something similar to what you donned for this shoot?
Well, I usually put on a bikini top then sexy shorts or pants. I want to be different, but now many copy my fashion style, ha ha! So maybe next time I’ll wear nothing at all! Ha ha!
Expect us to be attending your next car show stint then. You’re only 21, are you still studying?
I graduated from college two years ago. I’m proud to say I was a scholar from high school to college. I have a MassComm degree.
Did you get to use that degree?
Actually, I wanted to take up Hotel and Restaurant Management, but my mom insisted that I take up MassComm. But when I graduated I took a job at a hotel. I was a guest services officer.
Hmm…a Mass Communications graduate, maybe she can write for Bleacher Report?
And here’s from her more recent interview with PXC, last August:
What can you say about being a ring girl?
I’m very happy, I feel like Arianny Celeste!
What do you think of MMA as a sport?
It’s brutal but I want to learn it, as self-defense.
Brutal?! Well, okay, as long as she wants to learn…
Have Filipinas accepted MMA?
Yes, and by watching MMA fights you’ll get to learn some moves, for example, how to take somebody down, ha ha.
Yes, but learning by practice is more effective. Any volunteers?
What can you say about men who can protect you?
I really prefer those who are brave and can defend me.
Like Junie Browning?
You can also check some of her biographical data here at PXC Ring Girl Abby Poblador.
Happy holidays, everyone, and let’s watch Brock Lesnar dismantle Alistair Overeem this Friday!
Acknowledgement: All photos, except the primary one on top from PXC, are from FHM Philippines, taken by photographer Wesley Villarica.
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