A total of twenty-five entries will also advance to the 4-cock grand finals of the first edition of the 2026 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Sunday, February 1, at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The top cockfighters who advanced to the finals are led by JLA with 5 points, followed by Ito Ynares and Tokwing, who scored 4 wins and 1 draw. Other cockfighters competing in the grand finals with 4-1 scores are Al Estudillo, CPB/Jerry Limsiaco, Joe Alimbuyugin/Dominic Camu/Jonnel Cruz, Bryan Paulo Cruz, Ronnie Pastor, Atty. Art De Castro, Bobby Cabana/Rudy Cabana/Jojo A., Ryan/Jhonas/Butchoy, Honey Yu, Jason Cuevas, Elmer De Leon, Presly, Roy Minoza/Farley Minoza/Raylen Bendijo, Biboy Enriquez, Manny Jidaria/Manny Pua, BM Bentot Panganiban, Jeff Dumalaog/Ricky Vera, Tim Yapjoco/Cecilio Villarosa, Dicky Lim/Darryl Lim, and Paolo Caymo/Boody Buenaventura.
Participants with 2, 2.5, 3, and 3.5 points will also clash in the pre-finals on Saturday, January 31.
Meanwhile, the 20 entries that won in the semi-final round on January 28 will also enter the 4-cock grand finals.
Leading the competition are Jojo Bacar Ebros/JC Labaco/Daniel Broker, Jonarie Fortaleza/Robert Santiago, with 5-0 records each, having won the 2-cock elimination and 3-cock semi-finals with no losses.
Also competing in the grand finals is Amo Tose, who scored 4 wins and 1 draw at the end of the semi-final round.
Other top fighters on the grand finals list are Don Güam/Nad Mendoza, Allan Villegas/Obet Bello, Haider G. Almacha/Reynante Vista/JGAT, Pep Goitia/Alvin Arañez, Gene Batia/Madlambayan Bros, Michael Mashburn/William Mamba, Atty. Abella/Baldo, Jon Jon Cano, Doc Belle Almojera, Roel Bacomo/R. Adao/C. Ledesma, Rod Advincula/TRB/ATK, JMW/Bruno Dinero, JLA, and sabong idol Patrick Antonio, all with 4-1 records each at the end of the semi-final round.
Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may purchase tickets at Ticketnet or www.facebook.com/OfficialWorldSlasherCup.
