Another 124 match-ups are scheduled to battle it out in today's second round of the semi-finals of this year's first edition of World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby - regarded as the Cockfighting Olympics - at the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Competing in today's 3-cock semi-final round are cockfighters who scored 2 points and 1 point, respectively, after the elimination round.

Meanwhile, at least 60 entries have already advanced to the pre-finals and grand finals of the first edition of this year's World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on January 25 and January 26.

Competing in the 4-cock grand finals are J. Bacar/RCF/B. Joson/E. Brus/F. Maranan, Ito Ynares, Edison Casco, Felix Punzalan, Notnot Bonifacio/Lito Lim/Arnel Ong/R. De Jesus, Engr. Emer Sumigad, Aurelio Yee/Raffy Turingan, Ricky Magtuto, Capt. Vonn Mark Antenor/Boss Baroy Estoperes, Louie Bruno/Gian Cabarloc, Bonbon Aga, A. Ramos/E. Calivozo/E. Chua/J. Marasigan, Don Destura, Lando Flores/Mario Medrano, James Rabano, Jimmy Junsay/RJ Uriarte, James Uy/Papa Bravo/Junjun Sy/Frederick Sy, Allan Villegas/Obet Bello, Frank Berin, and JLA after scoring 5 wins and 4 wins at the end of semi-final round.

Other top names of the sports who scored 3.5 points, 3 points, 2.5 points, and 2 points will battle it out in the pre-finals on January 25.

Fans who wish to witness the action live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum may get their tickets at Ticketnet or at www.worldslashercup.ph.