“HYATT VS. PENOVAROFF” ERUPTS ON THE BIG ISLAND
(PRESS RELEASE) -- X-1 World Events, Hawaii’s premier fight
promotion, presented “Hyatt vs. Penovaroff” this past Saturday, May
9th at the Kekualokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona, HI. A sold-out crowd
was excited about all the MMA fights, as 12 action-packed bouts
rocked the venue.
Bone-snapping submissions and jaw-shattering KO’s (including an 11-second knockout) were all part of the heart-thumping X-1 action:
- In the first fight of the night, featherweight Levi Agcalon submitted Daniel Alcos by armbar from the guard at 2:43 in the 1st round
- Welterweights went at it next, as Kaeo Meyers (Kona BC) took the unanimous decision victory over Malu Benedicto (Kanu/ PFC) after three action-packed rounds
- In a bantamweight tilt, Timothy Meeks (HIBC) submitted Nick Gersaba (Kona BC) by armbar at 1:13 of the 1st round
- Daniel Friend (HIBC) was no friend to bantamweight Kiley Tanioka (706 DTP Gym), winning by TKO due to referee stoppage (punches) at 0:51 of the 1st round
- A lightweight battle was up next, as Tyler Kahihikolo (Average Joe’s) got the KO victory over Wyatt Leong (HIBC), finishing him with punches from the mount at 0:53 of the 1st round
- In one of the fastest finishes in X-1 history, Kevin Soong (Lava MMA) knocked out Ikaika Moore (Kona BC) at 0:11 of the 1st round
- The next bout was fought at 140 lbs., as Robert Midel (BJ Penn) was unable to continue after the 1st round, losing by TKO to Sang Van (HIBC)
- It was onto the main card, where featherweight Spencer Higa (HIBC) beat Abe Cortes-Kaleopaa (freelance) by unanimous decision
- Super-heavyweight action was up next, as Pat Fuga (Kona BC) took on Mark Smith (Maui Mulisha). At 1:00 of the 1st round, Fuga tapped out due to a combination knee injury/smoother
- With the X-1 Bantamweight State title at stake, Dave Moreno (Kohala) secured the belt and victory over Justin Mercado (MMAD) by rear naked choke at 4:18 of the 1st round
- The next battle of the night was a lightweight scrap, as Dominic Ahnee (Maui Jiu-Jitsu) won a hard-fought victory over Aleka Rincon (freelance) via majority decision
- In the main event of the evening, the X-1 Bantamweight World Championship was on the line, Van Oscar Penovaroff (Kona BC) and Kana Hyatt (MMAD) looked to close out the night on a high note. After back-and-forth action, Penovaroff got the TKO victory by referee stoppage due to punches 3:36 in the 1st round, taking home the X-1 belt with him
“Hyatt vs. Penovaroff” was huge success, and X-1 looks forward to putting on its next event in Hawaii, satisfying the insatiable appetites of island fight fans.
ABOUT X-1 WORLD EVENTS
Founded in 2004 by Mike Miller, X-1 World Events is a world-class mixed martial arts (MMA) promotional company based in Honolulu, HI. Locally-owned and operated, X-1 delivers exciting live arena-based entertainment events to fight fans all over the islands. The events feature some of the MMA world’s most talented fighters, including UFC, Pride, and Abu-Dhabi veterans.
The X-1 Mission Statement:
- To hold and actively promote mixed martial arts events, the fighters, and the sponsors throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Rim
- To be community-friendly, and to promote self-responsibility both inside and outside the right
- To sustain profitability over time and to provide shareholders with competitive returns
Bone-snapping submissions and jaw-shattering KO’s (including an 11-second knockout) were all part of the heart-thumping X-1 action:
- In the first fight of the night, featherweight Levi Agcalon submitted Daniel Alcos by armbar from the guard at 2:43 in the 1st round
- Welterweights went at it next, as Kaeo Meyers (Kona BC) took the unanimous decision victory over Malu Benedicto (Kanu/ PFC) after three action-packed rounds
- In a bantamweight tilt, Timothy Meeks (HIBC) submitted Nick Gersaba (Kona BC) by armbar at 1:13 of the 1st round
- Daniel Friend (HIBC) was no friend to bantamweight Kiley Tanioka (706 DTP Gym), winning by TKO due to referee stoppage (punches) at 0:51 of the 1st round
- A lightweight battle was up next, as Tyler Kahihikolo (Average Joe’s) got the KO victory over Wyatt Leong (HIBC), finishing him with punches from the mount at 0:53 of the 1st round
- In one of the fastest finishes in X-1 history, Kevin Soong (Lava MMA) knocked out Ikaika Moore (Kona BC) at 0:11 of the 1st round
- The next bout was fought at 140 lbs., as Robert Midel (BJ Penn) was unable to continue after the 1st round, losing by TKO to Sang Van (HIBC)
- It was onto the main card, where featherweight Spencer Higa (HIBC) beat Abe Cortes-Kaleopaa (freelance) by unanimous decision
- Super-heavyweight action was up next, as Pat Fuga (Kona BC) took on Mark Smith (Maui Mulisha). At 1:00 of the 1st round, Fuga tapped out due to a combination knee injury/smoother
- With the X-1 Bantamweight State title at stake, Dave Moreno (Kohala) secured the belt and victory over Justin Mercado (MMAD) by rear naked choke at 4:18 of the 1st round
- The next battle of the night was a lightweight scrap, as Dominic Ahnee (Maui Jiu-Jitsu) won a hard-fought victory over Aleka Rincon (freelance) via majority decision
- In the main event of the evening, the X-1 Bantamweight World Championship was on the line, Van Oscar Penovaroff (Kona BC) and Kana Hyatt (MMAD) looked to close out the night on a high note. After back-and-forth action, Penovaroff got the TKO victory by referee stoppage due to punches 3:36 in the 1st round, taking home the X-1 belt with him
“Hyatt vs. Penovaroff” was huge success, and X-1 looks forward to putting on its next event in Hawaii, satisfying the insatiable appetites of island fight fans.
ABOUT X-1 WORLD EVENTS
Founded in 2004 by Mike Miller, X-1 World Events is a world-class mixed martial arts (MMA) promotional company based in Honolulu, HI. Locally-owned and operated, X-1 delivers exciting live arena-based entertainment events to fight fans all over the islands. The events feature some of the MMA world’s most talented fighters, including UFC, Pride, and Abu-Dhabi veterans.
The X-1 Mission Statement:
- To hold and actively promote mixed martial arts events, the fighters, and the sponsors throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Rim
- To be community-friendly, and to promote self-responsibility both inside and outside the right
- To sustain profitability over time and to provide shareholders with competitive returns
