X1 World Events
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The fans were treated to more then just fights
on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at the Cirque Hawaii. With some of
Hawaii’s top amateur talent taking to the ring, the aerialists took
to the air with an exciting display of highflying twist and twirls
leaving the crowd speechless.
With the ring on the stage and the fans enjoying theatre style seating, it truly was the first event of it’s kind. Not to mention, all this action went down on a Wednesday night. The night continued with the official after party, fight fans were able to party ‘til four in the morning.
In fight action late replacement Jonah Vistante took the fight to Frankie Tano, both fighters mixing it up until Tano was forced to retire. Welterweight Kevin Agliam got the early takedown and controlled top position in his draw with Brandon Naleieha.
Austin Figueroa successfully defended his 205lb XMA Title against the crisp striking David Vasquez. Vasquez landing his share of combos before being floored in the second round by Figueroa. Give these guys credit, they fought a war.
Ben Fonoti made his much-anticipated return to the ring, he quickly went for the takedown but Makana Vertido defended well. When the fight did make it’s way to the mat Fonoti controlled the action submitting Vertido near the end of round one.
In the main event, John Vistante used his fast hands to keep Kyle Kaahanui away. Vistante was able to stun Kaahanui a few times before the ref called the fight in the second round.
Up and comers Tillis Sionesini (185) and OJ Uiliata (HW) unable to fight due to their opponents backing out at the last minute. Look for these two heavy-handed fighters on the January card..
Quick Results: All bouts were Amateur
145 Kickboxing – Jonah Vistante def Frankie Tano tko rd 2
175 MMA – Kevin Agliam vs Brandon Naleieha draw
205 XMA Title – Austin Figueroa def David Vasquez unan dec
205 MMA – Ben Fonoti def Makana Vertido sub (key lock) rd 1
165 MMA – John Vistante def Kyle Kaahanui tko rd 2
With the ring on the stage and the fans enjoying theatre style seating, it truly was the first event of it’s kind. Not to mention, all this action went down on a Wednesday night. The night continued with the official after party, fight fans were able to party ‘til four in the morning.
In fight action late replacement Jonah Vistante took the fight to Frankie Tano, both fighters mixing it up until Tano was forced to retire. Welterweight Kevin Agliam got the early takedown and controlled top position in his draw with Brandon Naleieha.
Austin Figueroa successfully defended his 205lb XMA Title against the crisp striking David Vasquez. Vasquez landing his share of combos before being floored in the second round by Figueroa. Give these guys credit, they fought a war.
Ben Fonoti made his much-anticipated return to the ring, he quickly went for the takedown but Makana Vertido defended well. When the fight did make it’s way to the mat Fonoti controlled the action submitting Vertido near the end of round one.
In the main event, John Vistante used his fast hands to keep Kyle Kaahanui away. Vistante was able to stun Kaahanui a few times before the ref called the fight in the second round.
Up and comers Tillis Sionesini (185) and OJ Uiliata (HW) unable to fight due to their opponents backing out at the last minute. Look for these two heavy-handed fighters on the January card..
Quick Results: All bouts were Amateur
145 Kickboxing – Jonah Vistante def Frankie Tano tko rd 2
175 MMA – Kevin Agliam vs Brandon Naleieha draw
205 XMA Title – Austin Figueroa def David Vasquez unan dec
205 MMA – Ben Fonoti def Makana Vertido sub (key lock) rd 1
165 MMA – John Vistante def Kyle Kaahanui tko rd 2
