MMA RETURNS TO HAWAII AS X-1 EVENTS PRESENTS “SHOWDOWN AT WAIPAHU II”
May 9, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- X-1 World Events, the top entertainment company
in Hawaii, is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 15th, 2010,
they will be bringing MMA back to the island as they present
“Showdown at Waipahu II,” featuring some of Hawaii’s top
professional and amateur MMA fighters and kickboxers.
On the main card is well-known Hawaiian MMA veteran Kolo Koka (13-12) taking on Chicago’s own Quinton McCottrell (4-5), who won his last fight following more than a year layoff from the sport. Koka is coming into this bout on a two-fight losing streak and will be looking to turn the tide and get back to his winning ways. McCottrell, for his part, is known for his heavy hands, and will be looking to end the fight early utilizing his knockout power. Also on the main card will be Thomas Sedeno (0-0) and Brent Schermerhorn (2-0), who will be going to battle in the 170 lbs. division. Sedeno will be facing a tough task in his professional debut as Schermerhorn has displayed his unrelenting standup skills in his first two professional fights by winning via TKO in the first round.
In another 170 lb. bout, Taylor Cochron (0-0) of the United States
Army will be making his professional debut against Walter Hao
(4-4), who has made the drop in weight classes from 185 lbs. for
this fight. Additionally, also making their professional debuts are
Justin Babbs, Falo Faaloto, Justin Wong, and Brandon Piper. Fans
can expect to see fireworks when each fighter steps into the ring
to do battle with his opponent, as each warrior has great striking
and submission skills, and is capable of ending the fight at any
time.
The undercard will feature some talented rising stars the Islands. There will be five amateur title fights to determine who the best in their division is. Exciting young fighters Toby Misech, Bronson Mohika, Kevin Soong, Maki Pitolo, and others will showcase to the Islands what the Hawaii fighting spirit is all about.
“This event is going to highlight the talent level of Hawaii’s top amateurs and professionals,” said Mike Miller, Owner/Promoter of X-1 World Events. “MMA fans are going to be in for a treat with the abundance of fights and vast disciplines which will be showcased throughout the fights.
Fight Night
Date May 15, 2010
Time 6:00 pm
Place Waipahu
On the main card is well-known Hawaiian MMA veteran Kolo Koka (13-12) taking on Chicago’s own Quinton McCottrell (4-5), who won his last fight following more than a year layoff from the sport. Koka is coming into this bout on a two-fight losing streak and will be looking to turn the tide and get back to his winning ways. McCottrell, for his part, is known for his heavy hands, and will be looking to end the fight early utilizing his knockout power. Also on the main card will be Thomas Sedeno (0-0) and Brent Schermerhorn (2-0), who will be going to battle in the 170 lbs. division. Sedeno will be facing a tough task in his professional debut as Schermerhorn has displayed his unrelenting standup skills in his first two professional fights by winning via TKO in the first round.
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The undercard will feature some talented rising stars the Islands. There will be five amateur title fights to determine who the best in their division is. Exciting young fighters Toby Misech, Bronson Mohika, Kevin Soong, Maki Pitolo, and others will showcase to the Islands what the Hawaii fighting spirit is all about.
“This event is going to highlight the talent level of Hawaii’s top amateurs and professionals,” said Mike Miller, Owner/Promoter of X-1 World Events. “MMA fans are going to be in for a treat with the abundance of fights and vast disciplines which will be showcased throughout the fights.
Fight Night
Date May 15, 2010
Time 6:00 pm
Place Waipahu