Month: September 2012

UFC: Struve vs. Miocic

Brad Tavares Spoils Watson Debut

A stiff and consistent jab, effective counterpunching and a handful of timely takedowns carried “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 11 alum Brad Tavares to a split verdict over former British Association of Mixed Martial Arts champion Tom Watson in an undercard tilt at 185 pounds.

Two of the three cageside judges scored it for Tavares (9-1, 4-1 UFC) by 30-27 and 29-28 counts; a third cast a dissenting 29-28 nod in favor of Watson (15-5, 0-1 UFC).

Tavares did his best work in round two, where he struck for a takedown, transitioned to the Brit’s back and fished for a rear-naked choke. Though unsuccessful in his pursuit of the finish, the Hawaiian now had a clear path to victory. Tavares delivered two more takedowns in the final frame, as he won for the fourth time in five appearances inside the Octagon.

Kauai Knockout Championship (Sep 29, 2012)

170lb. Boxing
Joshua Olsen def. Silas Gerardo via split decision

Henrik Paulson vs. Brandon Frasier (Exhibition kickboxing)

190lb. Pankration
Aliki Pelekiti def. Joseph Garcia via split decision

MMA
Austin Furamoto def. Bill Lawrence via doctor stoppage end of rd. 2 (cut)

125lb. MMA
Dominic Abalos def. Chaz Dunhour via armbar 2:05 into the 1st rd

135lb MMA
Jarren Milare def. Jacob Lee via split decision

155lb. MMA
Andrew Hughes def. Bryson Bolahao via guillotine 1:53 into 1st rd

195lb. MMA
Alvin Kanehailua vs. Edward Soares (Edward dq’d for strikes to back of the head early in first round, Alvin declared winner)

145lb. MMA
Linc Merrit def. Chris Ma’e via tko 1st rd

185lb. MMA
Chivas Antoque def. Isaac Worth via RNC 2:08 into rd. 1

125lb. MMA (Championship fight)
Sergio Hurtado def. Domanic Barretto via RNC 1:59 into 1st rd to retain the 125lb belt

155lb Pro MMA
Dustin Barca def. Joseph Ikaika Tampos via unanimous decision

UFC Veteran Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove signs a multi-fight contract with the Aggression Fighting Championship (AFC)


The Aggression Fighting Championship (AFC) is thrilled to announce that 13 time UFC vet and The Ultimate Fighter winner Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove has signed a multifight deal with Canada’s fastest growing promotion. Grove will debut co-headlining a stacked AFC
13 card in Victoria BC on November 3, 2012 that already has a spectacular main event – John Alessio vs Dave Mazany – set to headline. Grove will be fighting on for the first time on Canadian soil and is excited to put on a show for the fans. “All I hear is good things about this AFC promotion. I’m just stoked to get in the AFC cage and fight, I want to show these fans what “Da Spyder” is all about”

“Da Spyder” was a mainstay in the UFC for 5 years after bursting onto the scene after winning Season 3 of the Ultimate Fighter under the coaching of Tito Ortiz. The Hawiian native went 7-6 fighting in the worlds biggest promotion facing the best middleweights on the planet. He will now look to make an impact in Canada’s biggest promotion the AFC.

“We here at the AFC are motivated to take this company to the next level and I believe we need fighters like Kendall Grove to get us there. First and foremost we want our fans to get their money’s worth when they attend our events or purchase our Pay-per-views and world class fighters like Kendall will definitely deliver the goods.” said AFC exec Darren Owen

The AFC provides upscale, large budget MMA events that showcase talented
mixed martial artists. The Aggression Fighting Championship is growing at a
rapid pace expanding across Canada. The company’s main focus is dedicated to
giving MMA fans an entertaining night of quality fights at reasonable prices while
taking the best possible care of its athletes. Further information is available at
www.aggressionfc.com or contact Darren@armageddonfc.com

Destiny: Na Koa (Sep 8, 2012)

Lena cook def. Monica Franco via Dec.
Anthony curbelo def. Juan Berdon via two rnd. 1
Marlon calventas and rylan fotoni draw
Keoni kahakelii def. Dwayn uyeda via tko rnd. 1
Chas dunhour def Travis arredondo via injury rnd. 1
johnny pencya def. Ka’eo Kawaa via ko rnd 1
joey balai def stu Jones via rnc rnd 2
keoni diggs def. justyn perreira via tko rnd 1
geremy martyn def jared gonda via tko rnd 2
Walter walker def pedro macias via stoppage. fighter could not answer bell for rnd 2
Jacob lee def jomar escosio via dec
Matt aoki def Jason recamara via FLYING TRIANGLE rnd. 1
Lawrence Collins def Robert aguire via tko rnd 1
Cody Santos KO’s tony rodrigues rnd 1
Jared Iha def drake fujimoto via dec.
Micah abreu and kaulana Costa draw
Ryan delacruz def joseph yeampierre via dec
okala makaiau def Kevin herzog via dec. for interim amateur HW title
Kevin natividad def Brandon mina via tko rnd 3 for bantamweight amateur title
Robby ostovich def. Dan ige for lightweight amateur title
bryanna fissori def chantelle berengue via dec for women’s featherweight title
Alex steverson def. Kevin aguigui via tko rnd 2 for amateur lhw title
angie pereira def haley pasion via dec
Ian dela cuesta def jireh umi-torres via dec.
Ben Santiago def Paulo Silva via tko rnd 1
Raquel Pennington def Raquel paaluhi via submission rnd. 1
sale sproat def. Douglas moura Silva via rnd. 1 tko
john vistante def Charles Bennet 5 round decision

Dustin kimura def. damaso pereira via tko rnd 2

Just Scrap : Maui 2 (Sep 8, 2012)

Kendall Grove Def Joe Cronin via 1st rnd Submission
Tyler Kahihikolo Def Ikaka Martin via 1st rnd TKO
Adam Akau Def Desi Miner via Dec
Kimo Louis Def Ernest Kekino via Dec
Kaanoi Kulukuluanlani Def Melonie Verzosa via 1st rnd TKO
Chase Poco Def Tyler Leopoldino via 1st rnd TKO Ref stoppage
DJ Tadena Def Junior Casem via Dec
Nathan Feitosa Def Keaka Dando via 1st rnd Sub
Noah Rivera Def Daisel Escobar via 1st rnd Sub

TPF 14 Results

Team Alpha Male prospect Andre Fili submitted Ricky Wallace with a second-round armbar in a featured featherweight matchup. Wallace met his end 4:08 into round two.

Fili nearly finished it inside round one. He blasted Wallace with a two-punch combination and backed it up with a double-leg takedown. From there, Fili moved towards his opponent’s back, unleashing a hellacious stream of punishment many believed warranted a stoppage.

Referee Marcos Rosales, who drew criticism for his officiating for much of the night, thought otherwise and allowed it to continue.

Wallace never recoverd, and Fili capitalized in the second round. After another takedown, Fili snatched a limb and went belly-down with the armbar. Rosales stepped in despite the absence of a tapout and called a stop to the bout.

PXC 33 Results

Harris Sarmiento defeats Seung Hwa Han via Decision, Split

Russell Doane defeats Masato Sannai via Decision, Unanimous

Toughman Hawaii (Sep 1, 2012)

Chad Pavao def. Riquo Abadilla via Dec
Ronnie Carvalho def. Eron Zeeman via KO
Nikolai Parks defeated Tyler Leopoldino, second-round knockout, 1:58.
Arnold Berdon def. Ikaika Martin, decision.
Keoni Rodrigues def. Keoni Chang, second-round KO, :41.
Andrew Sanchis def. Jonathan Kalinihua, decision.
Nic Das def. Dustin AhChong, third-round TKO, :12.
Keola Limkin def. Adam Collarie, decision.
Josh Mendiola def. Rico Nasario, second-round TKO, :12.
Kawika Pakakiko def. Joey Cruz, first-round KO, :26.
Bronson Gambol def. Ikaika Rodrigues, first-round KO, 1:23.
Daniel Saplan def. William Miura, decision.
Kenzin Santos def. Matt Majamay, decision for junior division welterweight title.
Nathaniel Kekahu def. Avery Sanchis, decision.
Michael Clemente def. Travis Anzai, decision.