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/

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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/

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On Saturday, March 5, 2011, King of the Cage will return to the

Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel. King of the Cage will continue its ongoing commitment

of finding and developing future legends, as done in the past with countless

fighters who are now some of the biggest names in MMA, including: Quinton Jackson, Diego Sanchez, Urijah Faber,

and Joe Stevenson. This amazing fight card highlights some of the best MMA gyms

in the world including: Throwdown Training Center, Tapout Training Center, Arevalo Academy, ASG, Team Wand,

One Kicks, Team Coture, Cobra Kia, LightsOut, Knuckle Up, Team Hollywood, Team Oyama, Team Focus, Norco Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, and The

Compound. Their fighters include: Jerry Shapiro, Andy Chiu, Andrew Yates, Tim Sosa, James Flores, Tom Cruz, Daniel Langford, Sean Cantor, Abraham Duenas, Leo Garcia, Josh Fry, Dustin Werner, Joe Tussing, Antonio Sanchez, Adrian Valencia, Hector Sailant, Walter Hayes, Shane Bembo, Abraham Perez, Thomas Pando, Aaron Williams, Efren Carrera, Jeff Scales, Johnny Montoya. Ray Robles, Justin Bonner, Frank Hayden,

Jacob Malili, Kurt Crum, Tom Wyatt, Dean Guillot, Brandon Dockrell, Robert Hrcka, Zach Walters, Clayton Vanburskirk, Matt Laugo, Matt Delkemper,

Bercharis McGill, Weston Guechen, and Jared Lowe. An array of events are planned that will give fans an opportunity to

get up close and personal with the fighters. So don’t miss your chance to be there when Future Legends begin their journey on one of the biggest MMA platforms in the world to find out who will be King of the Cage!!!

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

Friday, March 4, 2011

5:00pm

Fighter Weigh-ins

6:30pm

Press Conference

Saturday, March 5, 2011

1:00pm

Fighters and ring girl photos at Marilyn’s Lounge

7:00pm

Fights Start

10:00pm

Free After Party at One Six Sky Lounge – Fighters and ring girls

available for autographs and pictures

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MMA-KO Hall of Famer Jaime “El Cucui” Jara By MMA-KO’s Writer Art Rodriguez/ Leif Carlson

It was May 9th in Stockton California, and Mixed Martial Arts history had just been made. By defeating Steve Heath via Technical Knockout in the third, Jamie Jara won the PureCombat Middleweight title making him a five time champion. Jaime Jara also became the first fighter to win a championship in four separate weight divisions.  Jamie Jara is a 41 year old fighter who has experienced a long and successful career.  He has battled such MMA notables as former UFC light heavyweight champion “Sugar” Rashad Evans, Strikeforce contender Scott Smith Steve Heath and former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Doug “The Rhino” Marshall. With a total of 33 fights, Mr. Jara has 25 wins, 7 losses and 1 No Contest. In 1969 Jaime Jara was born in North Highlands, California. His father was the wrestling coach at Rio Linda high where Jamie attended. In his senior year, Mr. Jara fought his way to a 56-1 record, placing 2nd in the California High school state wrestling championships. After high school, Jaime furthered his combat education by taking martial arts and earning a black belt. He has been a professional MMA fighter since 2002, and is still actively competing. “El Cucui” meaning “The Boogeyman” was the nickname his father gave him. Mr. Jara tends to “scare a lot of people” he told one interviewer, and the nickname just seems to fit. Jara’s fighting style is not easily comparable to most other renowned fighters. “I think I’ve got my own style. I’m a little more unorthodox than most” said Mr. Jara in an interview with Kodiak MMA. His stand up is very clean and effective, with knock-out power in both hands, and a good boxing style defense. He is always active on the ground, always posing a threat and looking to finish. Never out of condition for a fight, and with an experienced and focused attitude, Jaime Jara continues fighting with determination rivaled only by the Terminator.Mr. Jara has fought his way into cage fighting history. The man who defeated four champions in four weight classes, and currently holds the PureCombat Middleweight title, is being inducted into a hall of fame. On March 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the Sacramento Radisson Hotel, Coaching Kids MMA and CK promotions Presents Amateur Full Contact Mixed Martial Arts. At this event Jaime Jara will become the first inductee into the MMA-KO’s Hall of Fame, and his place in combat sport history will become solidified. When asked whom he wanted to thank, Mr. Jara asked that his fans be acknowledged, his fight team and Mike Rumsey, Coaching Kids MMA, and of course his many sponsors such as Stealth Armor, Warrior Wear, and Cassio Werneck Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jaime Jara recently signed a 6 fight contract, and is about to make his next assault on the King Of The Cage Middleweight division, On March 26, 2010 he will be fighting at the “Silver Legacy” in Reno ,Nevada and  will be starting his next path of destruction.  Mr. Jara has, and continues to lead, an inspiring career especially to young up-and-coming fighters. “Just train hard, and stay on the grind” was Jara’s advice to such individuals; advise consistent with what we have seen in Jara’s fights and habits. He is mentally unbreakable, with an unmatched will and a strong jaw; a master of the grind. This disciplined fighter is about to be bad news for anyone in the KOTC Middleweight division.
 Do not miss History being made on March 12th 2010 at the Sacramento Radisson. For more info on how you can get tickets for this awesome historical event contact the Sacramento Radisson or E-Mail  coachingkidsmma@mmako.org  also  Get tickets for the KOTC LEGACY by calling 916-225-2130 and for more info go to  http://www.kingofthecage.com/

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Lemoore, CA – The Tachi Palace hotel and casino hosted its third MMA card under the new Tachi Palace Fights (TPF) promotion. The event also saw the crowning of two champions in the Bantamweight and Featherweight division.

The card featured a who’s who of Central Valley fighters including Cole Escovedo, Phil “the pain” Collins, Anthony Ruiz, Zolia Frausto, and Isaac De Jesus.

The main event had Fresno’s own, Cole “The Apache Kid” Escovedo (14-4) take on World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) veteran, Jeff Bedard (12-2) for the TPF Bantamweight championship.

Bedard would take Escovedo to the mat but Cole would work and eventually apply a triangle choke he submitting Bedard at 2:31 in the first round.

This is Escovedo’s first championship since his return to MMA after battling a severe case of MRSA that nearly crippled him.

Coarsegold’s Anthony Ruiz fought UFC veteran, Hector Ramirez. After an even first round, Ruiz threw punches in bunches avoiding takedowns, and still moving forward as he hunted down Ramirez for two rounds. Ruiz gets the split decision victory. 

In the first title fight of the night, Buhawe product, Isaac De Jesus took on Nam Phan (15-6) for the Featherweight belt.

Halfway through the first round, De Jesus lands a Superman punch with his left that put Phan on his back. Isaac follows up with strikes and the referee stops the fight at 2:33.

De Jesus gets his first championship becomes the first title holder in TPF history. 

Michael McDonald (8-1) had a dominating performance over WEC vet, Manny Tapia (10-3-1). McDonald showed why fighters don’t strike with him as he knocked out Tapia at 4:31 in the first round.

Dominique Robinson (4-3) went to war with Ultimate Fighter alum, Gabe Rudiger (14-3-1). 

Robinson looked great showing great takedown defense catching Rudiger’s leg every time he threw a kick.  

Late in the second round, Rudiger lands a spinning back fist knocking Robinson down; Rudiger followed him to the ground sinking in a rear-naked choke at 4:49 

Gabby Solorio (3-2) wins a unanimous decision over Lemoore’s Sergio Quinonez (5-5). 

American Kickboxing Academy fighter, Phil “the pain” Collins (7-5) pulled an armbar submission out of his bag of tricks to finish Mike Arellano (5-2) at 3:10 in the first round. 

Phil Perez (7-5) went toe-to-toe with Anthony Figueroa (4-4) but a cut on Perez’s head from an accidental headbutt. It would end in a draw at 1:30 in the first round. 

In the only women’s bout on the card Fresno’s Zolia Frausto (4-0) took on boxer turned MMA fighter, Jessica Rakoczy (0-1). 

Zolia would show off her grappling ability as she submitted Rakoczy by armbar in the second round at 1:17.

David Bollea (1-0) remains undefeated as he finishes Hanford’s Tim Denham (0-1) with an armbar at 1:48 in the first round.

Colton Toombs, son of famed WWE wrestler, Roddy Piper and Team Quest fighter lost his debut to Fresno Kickboxing Academy product, Art “Mighty Mouse” Berreca (0-1).

Fresno’s Mike Guidry (1-0) wins over Tulare’s Rafael Del Real (6-14) at :18 in the first round.

In the first fight of the evening, Nadar Maghribi (Debut) defeated Mariposa’s Joshua Miranda (1-0).

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