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Jace Kaopua

July 23, 2020March 9, 2019 by X1 Events

Jace Kaopua

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: Buckshot
From: Waipahu, Hawaii
Fights out of: 808 Top Team
Age: 28 | Date of Birth: 1991.03.21
Height: 6’0″ (183cm) | Reach: 76.0″ (193cm)
Weight: 170lbs / Welterweight
Amateur Record: 8-2
Affiliation: 808 Top Team

FIGHTER BIOGRAPHY

Who do you train with?

Ron & Kim Jhun, 808 Top Team

What style flighting do you train?

Brawler

When and why did you start training for fighting?

2012 I started training & it was only to keep in shape for football season. Then I got curious about stepping in the cage, took my first fight against in 2013 & the rest was history.

What ranks and titles have you held?

I was once the 5 ranked welterweight in HI now I’m 12th

Held only the SEC Welterweight Title. Defended it once

Do you have any heroes?

Jesus

What is your favorite technique?

Punch your face til your head falls out your shoulders 😂

What does it mean for you to fight in X-1 World Events?

It’s the biggest platform in HI & its blowing up fast!

What is your job outside of fighting?

I’m a Sheetmetal Worker but also skilled in all trades so if you need any work done commercial/residential holla! 🙌🏼😂

How can people follow you? What’s your Facebook?

We don’t have Facebook

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Zachary Close

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Zach Close

FIGHTER INFO

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From: Haleiwa, Hawaii
Fights out of: US
Age: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: 135lbs / Bantamweight
MMA Record: 2-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: BOARS NEST KAUA’I

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Vinson Sylva

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Vinson Sylva

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: “Vince”
From: Hawaii
Fights out of: US
Age: 25 | Date of Birth: 1993.10.12
Height: N/A
Weight: 145lbs / Featherweight
Amateur MMA Record: 3-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: N/A

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Titus Strickland

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Titus Strickland

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: N/A
From: Auckland
Fights out of: New Zealand
Age: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: 155lbs / Lightweight
MMA Record: 1-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: Aloha MMA / Southside Boxing Club of Maui

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Tiani Valle

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Tiani Valle

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: N/A
From: Kula, Hawaii
Fights out of: US
Date of Birth: 1994.09.18
Age: 24
Height: 5’4 (163cm)
Weight: 115lbs / Strawweight
MMA Record: 2-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: Aloha MMA / Southside Boxing Club of Maui

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Thomas Matias

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Thomas Matias

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From: WAIANAE, HAWAII
Fights out of: US
Age: N/A
Height: N/A
Weight: 155lbs / Lightweight
MMA Record: 0-1-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
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Riquo Abadilla

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Riquo Abadilla

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: N/A
From: HILO, HAWAII
Fights out of: US
Age: 30 | Date of Birth: 1989.02.03
Height: N/A
Weight: 125lbs / Flyweight
MMA Record: 1-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: Hawaii Intl Boxing Club

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Pololu Nakanelua

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Pololu Nakanelua

FIGHTER INFO

Nickname: The Taropatchkid
From: Ha’ikū, Maui
Fights out of: Las Vegas, NV
Birthday: 03/18/1995
Age: 24
Height: 5’9 (175cm)
Weight: 125lbs / Bantamweight
Amateur Record: 7-4-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
FIGHTER BIOGRAPHY

Training:

Who do you train with?

Black cobra striking systems, Xtreme Couture MMA

What style flighting do you train? Kanaka

When and why did you start training for fighting?

I just want to represent Kanaka Hawaii and help us be recognized at an international level. Fighting is the best way to get there for me.

What ranks and titles have you held?

BJJ purple belt

Do you have any heroes?

King Kamehameha

What does it mean for you to fight in X-1 World Events?

This is the highest level Hawaii has for mixed martial arts. I’m blessed to be a part of it.

What is your job outside of fighting?

Security

How can people follow you? What’s your Facebook?

Pololū Nakanelua in Facebook. @the_taropatchkid on Instagram

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Pierre Daguzan

July 23, 2020March 8, 2019 by X1 Events

Pierre Daguzan

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Nickname: N/A
From: VERSAILLES, YVELINES FRANCE
Fights out of: US
Age: N/A
Height: 5’7 (170cm)
Weight: 130lbs / Flyweight
MMA Record: 5-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Affiliation: Gracie Technics / Hawaii Elite

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