X-1 WORLD EVENTS’
“HYATT VS. PENOVAROFF”
ERUPTS ON THE BIG ISLAND
Show sells out the Kekuaokalani Gym

Honolulu, HI (USA): 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