Budo Sento Championship 33: Cruz vs. Orue is a combat sports event promoted by Budo Sento Championship and will take place on February 26, 2025 at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City, Mexico.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Bantamweight Aldo Cruz vs Pablo Orue 135 lbs Muay Thai Bantamweight Championship
Muay Thai Grisel Garcia vs Regina Tarin
Lightweight Adriano Nunes vs Fabrizio Escarrega 155 lbs
Bantamweight Alex Bringas vs Victor Cisneros 135 lbs
Featherweight Alexander Barahona vs Ezequiel Peralta 145 lbs
Muay Thai Gabriel Mazzetti vs Kevin Dell'Era
Welterweight Christian Alquinga vs Jesus Diaz
Muay Thai Kevin Lagunes vs Uriel Serrano
Women Eidy Macías vs Ariadne Uriega 115 lbs
Muay Thai Aurora Hernandez vs Estela Barragán
Preliminary Card
Featherweight Semerad vs Bonilla 145 lbs
Muay Thai Maravilla vs Marquéz
Flyweight Gutiérrez vs Calvillo 125 lbs
Muay Thai Alba vs Xinol
Flyweight Soto vs Díaz 125 lbs
Background
The Aztec Crucible: Muay Thai and MMA Collide at Budo Sento 33!
The high-altitude intensity of Mexico City is about to reach a fever pitch as the Centro Banamex transforms into a theater of diverse combat arts. On 26 February 2026, Budo Sento Championship 33: Cruz vs. Orue stands as a testament to the promotion's unique identity, a relentless hybrid showcase where the technical beauty of Muay Thai meets the tactical chaos of Mixed Martial Arts. This isn't just a combat sports event; it is a high-stakes proving ground where international warriors and local legends look to claim their place in the lineage of the Budo Sento cage.
The Main Event: A Bantamweight War for Muay Thai Gold
At the summit of the card, the Budo Sento Bantamweight Muay Thai Championship hangs in the balance as the technical powerhouse Aldo Cruz defends his territory against the dangerous Pablo Orue. Cruz has become a staple of the Mexican striking scene, utilizing a clinical "eight limbs" approach and devastating leg kicks to dismantle his opposition. However, in Orue, he faces a volatile threat whose explosive power and ability to find the finish in the clinch make him a nightmare for any tactical operator. This championship encounter is a classic confrontation of Cruz’s rhythmic precision against the raw, unadulterated aggression of Orue. In a division where a single elbow can shift the course of history, the winner won't just walk away with the belt; they will solidify their status as the premier bantamweight striker in the region.
The Lightweight Crossroads: Nunes meets Escarrega
While the gold sits at the top, the MMA portion of the card features a Lightweight clash that many purists are circling as the most high-stakes technical matchup of the evening. Adriano "Trator" Nunes brings a suffocating pressure and a diverse submission game that has stalled the rise of many elite contenders. He meets Mexico’s own Fabrizio "El Cachorro" Escarrega, a fighter known for his sharp boxing and incredible resilience. This matchup represents a crossroads for two men who are both a single dominant performance away from moving toward the world's biggest arenas. It is a tactical masterpiece in the making, where Nunes’ grappling pedigree will be tested against the striking fire of Escarrega.
A Gauntlet of Striking and Scrambling
The depth of Budo Sento 33 is further illustrated by a series of high-stakes matchups across multiple disciplines. In the Muay Thai ranks, the pairing of Grisel Garcia and Regina Tarin promises a high-volume war, while standout Gabriel Mazzetti looks to maintain his dominance against Kevin Dell'Era. Simultaneously, the MMA side of the card features a swarm of bantamweight and featherweight prospects, including the surging Alex Bringas and the clinical Alexander Barahona. From the high-speed scrambles of the flyweight division to the heavy-hitting technicality of the welterweight ranks, the night is a comprehensive showcase of the grit and evolution currently defining the Latin American combat scene.
The Centro Banamex Legacy
As the Centro Banamex fills with the local faithful, the atmosphere will be a reminder of why Mexico City remains a fortress for combat sports. Budo Sento has built its reputation on a unique "hybrid" format that tests an athlete’s adaptability and heart within the unforgiving confines of the cage. Whether it is a Muay Thai practitioner navigating the lack of ropes or an MMA fighter seeking their breakout moment under the bright lights of UFC Fight Pass, Budo Sento 33 is the crucible where the future of the sport is forged. In the eyes of the Mexico City crowd, every exchange is a step toward immortality, and every finish is a declaration that the warrior spirit is alive and well in the Budo Sento cage.
