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X-1’S “CHAMPIONS III” TO BE BROADCAST VIA ONLINE PPV
PPV will cost $9.95 per viewing

Press Release – Honolulu, HI (USA): Top Hawaiian fight promotion X-1 World Events is back, and its bringing the heavy artillery. “Champions III” will feature an all championship title fight card, with all the local favorites defending their titles. In the main event, X-1 Middleweight Champion Falaniko Vitale will put his belt on the line against the X-1 Welterweight Champion, Dylan Clay. The co-main event will see Harris “The Hitman” Sarmiento defend his X-1 lightweight strap against striking specialist Max Holloway. In addition, Ricky Wallace and Eben Kaneshiro will tangle for Wallace’s X-1 featherweight title, and Russell Doane’s X-1 bantamweight championship will be up for grabs when he faces Van Oscar Penovaroff. The fight card is rounded out with six state title fights, and one amateur championship tilt.

This electrifying event will take place Saturday, March 12th at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. Doors for the event will open at 6 PM, and fights will start at 7 PM. Tickets for this incredible event are on sale through the Blaisdell Box Office, as well as all Wal-Mart stores, as well Tickemaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000. In addition, “Champions III” will be available worldwide via pay per view on X1Events.com. The price to purchase the card via PPV is $9.95.

Falaniko Vitale (28-9, eight TKO/KO’s, sixteen submissions) is one of the most respected Hawaiian combatants fighting today. An experienced athlete who recently celebrated ten years as a professional fighter, Vitale proudly represents the 808 Fight Factory, one of the toughest fight gyms on the Islands, and has fought for some of the most well-known promotions in the world. Fans of King of the Cage, Rage in the Cage, SuperBrawl, Icon Sport, the IFL, Strikeforce, and the UFC have all seen his skill set exhibited. In his most recent bout, he defended his coveted X-1 strap against former EliteXC slugger Kala “Kolohe” Hose, finishing his ultra-tough opponent via submission in the 4th round this past September. Niko, as he is known, has taken on top names in the sport, including “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler, former Strikeforce middleweight title challenger Jason “Mayhem” Miller, MMA pioneer Jeremy Horn, Strikeforce/UFC veteran Trevor Prangley, and former UFC fighter Frank Trigg. He has beaten notable fighters such as UFC vet Aaron Riley, former UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne, UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami, and Matt “The Law” Lindland.

Dylan Clay (8-2, two TKO/KO’s, six submissions) is a highly-respected submission fighter who possesses six tapout victories on his record. A rather unique individual, Clay is a bit of an MMA nomad. He has trained all over the world, from Thailand, to the mainland, to the Islands. He defeated UFC veteran Ronald “The Machine Gun” Juhn via TKO (corner stoppage) in his first X-1 appearance, which took place in May of 2008. Clay has also competed in M-1, where he faced Brazilian fighter Eduardo Pamplona. He always puts on a show for the fans, and always leaves them satisfied. In Clay’s last bout, he blasted Island boy Brandon Wolff, coaxing a 3rd round tapout from the then-champion. Clay showed a well-rounded game, hurting Brandon on the feet before finishing on the mat. This highly-anticipated scrap will determine middleweight supremacy in X-1.

“What an incredible fight card ‘Champions III’ is shaping up to be,” exclaimed Mike Miller, Owner/Promoter of X-1 World Events. “With fighters like Niko Vitale, Dylan Clay, Harris Sarmiento, and everyone else, the fans are sure to get their money’s worth!”

Here is the full “Champions III” fight card:

Main event – X-1 World Middleweight Title: (Champion) X1 Middleweight Champion Falaniko Vitale vs. (Challenger) X-1 World Welterweight Champion Dylan Clay

X-1 World Lightweight Title: (Champion) Harris Sarmiento vs. (Challenger) Max Holloway
X-1 World Featherweight Title: (Champion) Ricky Wallace vs. (Challenger) Eben Kaneshiro (Kauai)
X-1 World Bantamweight Title: (Champion) Russell Doane vs. (Challenger) Van Oscar Penovaroff (Kona)
X-1 State Middleweight Title: Sale Sproat (Molokai) vs. Collin Mansanas
X-1 State Featherweight Title: Kurrent Cockett (Maui) vs. Dustin Kimura
X-1 State Welterweight Title: Jordan Kekino (Maui) vs. Zane Kamaka
X-1 State Women’s Bantamweight Title: Nicole Johnson (California) vs. Raquel Paaluhi
X-1 State Heavyweight Title: Puka Bell (Hilo) vs. Lolohea Mahe (Maui)
X-1 State Lightweight Title: Will Shutt (Iowa) vs. Steven Saito
X-1 Amateur Heavyweight Title: Kala Koa (Maui) vs. Paea Paogo

X-1 would like to thanks its sponsors for their wonderful support: Mickey’s Fine Malt Liquor, Dave & Buster’s, Powerhouse Gym, GNC, the National Guard, DBoy Productions, Xtreme Ink Tattoo, IslandBabez.com, 102.7 Da Bomb, Aloha Signs & Graphics, and Mr. Setts.

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 such as former UFC champions Dan “The Beast” Severn and Ricco Rodriguez, UFC veterans Jeff Monson, Kimo Leopoldo, Chad “The Grinder” Reiner, “Sugar” Shane Nelson, Brandon Wolff, Wes “The Project” Sims, Ronald “The Machine Gun” Juhn, Wesley “Cabbage” Correira, and Falaniko Vitale, as well as Pride veterans Chris Brennan and Ron “H2O-Man” Waterman. X-1 World Events can be found online at http://www.x1events.com/

X-1 TO RETURN WITH ALL-CHAMPIONS EVENT AS “CHAMPIONS III” HITS THE ISLANDS
Middleweight and welterweight title-holders to collide in main event

Press Release – Honolulu, HI (USA): Top Hawaiian fight promotion X-1 World Events is back, and its bringing the heavy artillery. “Champions III” will feature an all championship title fight card, with all the local favorites defending their titles. In the main event, X-1 Middleweight Champion Falaniko Vitale will put his belt on the line against the X-1 Welterweight Champion, Dylan Clay. The co-main event will see Harris “The Hitman” Sarmiento defend his X-1 lightweight strap against striking specialist Max Holloway. In addition, Ricky Wallace and Eben Kaneshiro will tangle for Wallace’s X-1 featherweight title, and Russell Doane’s X-1 bantamweight championship will be up for grabs when he faces Van Oscar Penovaroff. The fight card is rounded out with six state title fights, and one amateur championship tilt.

This electrifying event will take place Saturday, March 12th at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. Doors for the event wil open at 6 PM, and fights will start at 7 PM. Tickets for this incredible event are on sale through the Blaisdell Box Office, as well as all Wal-Mart stores, as well Tickemaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000. In addition, “Champions III” will be available worldwide via pay per view on X1Events.com. The price to purchase the card via PPV will be announced shortly.

Falaniko Vitale (28-9, eight TKO/KO’s, sixteen submissions) is one of the most respected Hawaiian combatants fighting today. An experienced athlete who recently celebrated ten years as a professional fighter, Vitale proudly represents the 808 Fight Factory, one of the toughest fight gyms on the Islands, and has fought for some of the most well-known promotions in the world. Fans of King of the Cage, Rage in the Cage, SuperBrawl, Icon Sport, the IFL, Strikeforce, and the UFC have all seen his skill set exhibited. In his most recent bout, he defended his coveted X-1 strap against former EliteXC slugger Kala “Kolohe” Hose, finishing his ultra-tough opponent via submission in the 4th round this past September. Niko, as he is known, has taken on top names in the sport, including “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler, former Strikeforce middleweight title challenger Jason “Mayhem” Miller, MMA pioneer Jeremy Horn, Strikeforce/UFC veteran Trevor Prangley, and former UFC fighter Frank Trigg. He has beaten notable fighters such as UFC vet Aaron Riley, former UFC Middleweight Champion Dave Menne, UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami, and Matt “The Law” Lindland.

Dylan Clay (8-2, two TKO/KO’s, six submissions) is a highly-respected submission fighter who possesses six tapout victories on his record. A rather unique individual, Clay is a bit of an MMA nomad. He has trained all over the world, from Thailand, to the mainland, to the Islands. He defeated UFC veteran Ronald “The Machine Gun” Juhn via TKO (corner stoppage) in his first X-1 appearance, which took place in May of 2008. Clay has also competed in M-1, where he faced Brazilian fighter Eduardo Pamplona. He always puts on a show for the fans, and always leaves them satisfied. In Clay’s last bout, he blasted Island boy Brandon Wolff, coaxing a 3rd round tapout from the then-champion. Clay showed a well-rounded game, hurting Brandon on the feet before finishing on the mat. This highly-anticipated scrap will determine middleweight supremacy in X-1.

“What an incredible fight card ‘Champions III’ is shaping up to be,” exclaimed Mike Miller, Owner/Promoter of X-1 World Events. “With fighters like Niko Vitale, Dylan Clay, Harris Sarmiento, and everyone else, the fans are sure to get their money’s worth!”

Here is the full “Champions III” fight card:

Main event – X-1 World Middleweight Title: (Champion) X1 Middleweight Champion Falaniko Vitale vs. (Challenger) X-1 World Welterweight Champion Dylan Clay

X-1 World Lightweight Title: (Champion) Harris Sarmiento vs. (Challenger) Max Holloway

X-1 World Featherweight Title: (Champion) Ricky Wallace vs. (Challenger) Eben Kaneshiro (Kauai)

X-1 World Bantamweight Title: (Champion) Russell Doane vs. (Challenger) Van Oscar Penovaroff (Kona)

X-1 State Middleweight Title: Sale Sproat (Molokai) vs. Collin Mansanas

X-1 State Featherweight Title: Kurrent Cockett (Maui) vs. Dustin Kimura

X-1 State Welterweight Title: Jordan Kekino (Maui) vs. Zane Kamaka

X-1 State Women’s Bantamweight Title: Nicole Johnson (California) vs. Raquel Paaluhi

X-1 State Heavyweight Title: Puka Bell (Hilo) vs. Lolohea Mahe (Maui)

X-1 State Lightweight Title: Will Shutt (Iowa) vs. Steven Saito

X-1 Amateur Heavyweight Title: Kala Koa (Maui) vs. Paea Paogo

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 such as former UFC champions Dan “The Beast” Severn and Ricco Rodriguez, UFC veterans Jeff Monson, Kimo Leopoldo, Chad “The Grinder” Reiner, “Sugar” Shane Nelson, Brandon Wolff, Wes “The Project” Sims, Ronald “The Machine Gun” Juhn, Wesley “Cabbage” Correira, and Falaniko Vitale, as well as Pride veterans Chris Brennan and Ron “H2O-Man” Waterman. X-1 World Events can be found online at http://www.x1events.com/

Press Release

KALA “KOLOHE” HOSE TO DEFEND HIS HOME AGAINST INVASION AS X-1 PRESENTS “ISLAND PRIDE”

Light heavyweight title tourney final to commence

World class fight promotion X-1 World Events is proud to bring its next exciting fight card to Hawaii as they present “ISLAND PRIDE,” live on Saturday, November 6th, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. This incredible night of action will feature local fight legend Kala “Kolohe” Hose in the main event, as he battles extremely tough and experienced Mexican fighter Edwin “Tigre” Aguilar. In the co-main event, the X-1 Light Heavyweight Championship tournament will come to a finish, as Island favorite Po’ai Suganuma and Korea native San Soo Lee will lock horns with the belt on the line. Also on the card will be Strikeforce fighter Lolohea Mahe, as he makes his return to X-1. Local fight fans won’t want to miss this night of bone-crunching KO’s, slick submissions, and electrifying finishes!

This event will also be shown live on Pay Per View on all inner islands. The undercard will begin at 5:30 PM, and the main card is scheduled to start at 7 PM. Ticket prices for “ISLAND PRIDE” include $35 for riser seats, $50 for floor seats, $70 for second row seats, and $100 for front row seats. Please see http://www.x1events.com/ for more ticket information.

Kala “Kolohe” Hose (7-4, seven KO/TKOs) is a fighter known for his devastating knockout power, and has garnered a reputation as one of the toughest Island fighters active today. In August of 2008, he claimed the ICON Middleweight title with an exciting TKO victory over current UFC fighter Phil Baroni that was lauded by MMA fans for its great action. A veteran of Superbrawl and EliteXC, Hose will look to rebound from a disappointing fourth-round submission loss to X-1 Middleweight Champion Falaniko Vitale during the most recent X-1 event, “HEROES.” During his career, he’s faced UFC veterans such as Baroni, Vitale, “Mayhem” Miller, and Reese Andy. Now, he will take on the ultra-tough Edwin “Tigre” Aguilar. This knockout specialist has claimed 16 of his 21 career victories via TKO/KO, and with “Kolohe” standing on the other side of the cage, someone is bound to get knocked out in this one!

In addition, X-1 fans will finally find out who the X-1 Light Heavyweight Champion will be, as the tournament will come to a close at “ISLAND PRIDE.” Former EliteXC headliner and Hawaii native Poai Suganuma (11-3) will tackle the challenge brought by extremely tough South Korean SpiritMC veteran Sang Soo Lee (15-9) with championship glory at stake. Suganuma defeated Greg Schmitt via unanimous decision in the first round of the tournament to advance to the semi-finals. There, he knocked out Vitaly Shemetov in just over a minute to gain a spot in the final round. Now he faces Lee for the belt. The Korean knocked out Daniel Madrid with a beautiful right hand in the opening round of the tourney, which allowed him to move on to the second round. In his second tourney fight, Lee took a unanimous decision victory over California’s Roy Boughton, which thrust him into the title finals. Now, Suganuma and Lee will tangle to show who the real champion is.

“ISLAND PRIDE” is also proud to present a returning local favorite in Lolohea Mahe. Mahe is coming off a two-fight stint in Strikeforce, and is looking to rebound in the promotion that helped launch him. A two-time X-1 veteran, Mahe is determined to prove he belongs on the big stages of MMA. In addition, “ISLAND PRIDE” will present two state championship fights, with the 155 lb., and 145 lb. state title belts all on the line.

“What an incredible night of fights this should be!” exclaimed Mike Miller, Owner/Promoter of X-1 World Events. “We’re proud to bring back Kolohe, who has a tough task on his hands with ‘Tigre’ Aguilar. Then we finally get to see who the next X-1 Light Heavyweight Champion will be, and we’re also glad to see Lolohea Mahe back in X-1. Local fight fans are in for an awesome night!”

Here is the fight card as it stands now:

185 lb. Main Event:
Kala “Kolohe” Hose (7-4) vs. Edwin “Tigre” Aguilar (21-15-0-1)

X-1 Light Heavyweight Championship tournament (final round):
Poai Suganuma (HI) (11-3) vs. Sang Soo Lee (S. Korea) (15-9)

Heavyweight:
Lolohea Mahe (4-2-1) vs. Jake Faagai (1-1)

X-1 155 lb. State Title:
Bryson “The Kid” Kamaka (11-17) vs. Max “Lil’ Evil” Holloway (0-0)

X-1 145 lb. State Title:
Sadhu Bott (4-0) vs. Dustin Kimura (3-0)

135 lbs.:
Matt Comeau (6-3) vs. Van Oscar Penovoraff (3-1)

185 lbs.:
Collin Mansanas (2-0) vs. Delbert Grace (3-1)

180 lbs.:
Brennan Kamaka (5-15) vs. Michael Brightmon (10-4)

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 such as former UFC champions Dan “The Beast” Severn and Ricco Rodriguez, UFC veterans Jeff Monson, Kimo Leopoldo, Chad “The Grinder” Reiner, “Sugar” Shane Nelson, Brandon Wolff, Wes “The Project” Sims, Ronald “The Machine Gun” Juhn, Wesley “Cabbage” Correira, and Falaniko Vitale, as well as Pride veterans Chris Brennan and Ron “H2O-Man” Waterman. X-1 World Events can be found online at http://www.x1events.com/

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