By Emmanuel T. Erediano
emmanuel@mvariety.com
Variety News Staff
THE CNMI’s Trench Tech mixed martial arts fighters are leaving for Takasaki, Japan, for the East Open Kids and Masters Jiu Jitsu Championships on Nov. 29 and 30, 2025.
The Trench Tech team members who will compete are: Professor Clinton Dela Cruz in Masters 2 Black Belt; Paulo Sangalang in Masters 2 Purple Belt; Jessica Ma in Adult Blue Belt; Vince Aguon in Masters 1 White Belt; Drey Aldan in Adult White Belt; Gabriel Mitchell in Kids Orange Belt; Mariana Alvarez in Masters 5 Blue Belt; James Choi in Masters 4 White Belt; and Cuki Alvarez in Masters 5 Black Belt.
Trench Tech extended its gratitude to sponsors IT&E, Monster Energy, Century Hotel, Hafa Adai Rent-A-Car, Marianas Bingo, Blades By, The Crank, DC Pro Rentals, Tan Siu Lin Sports Complex, the Naputi family, Haiden Gifford, Evert Van Der Maas, James Choi, and 4Ever CNMI.
Special thanks were also given to all the competitors, families, and friends.
Emmanuel “Arnold” Erediano has a bachelor of science degree in Journalism. He started his career as police beat reporter. Loves to cook. Eats death threats for breakfast.
