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What: Destiny - 2nd Coming By Marc Yumol - MMA Hawaii Staff Writer Destiny gave us an action packed fight card that featured devastating knockouts, bone breaking submissions, and of course, a little controversy. Destiny gave us the chance to see the best amateur Oahu fighters against the best fighters the outer islands had to offer. Loud and exuberant fans from all over the state packed the sold out Filcom Center from corner to corner to support this great event. The title fights lived up to the expectations, with the exception of the 185lb title bout where Alex Pulotu pulled out against 808 Fight Factory’s own Gino Venti. Vernon Perengit (808FF) did battle with Dustin Kimura (Team ICON) for the 145 lb title. After an even first round Dustin slid in a rear naked choke to squeeze the title away from Vernon. Bringing an entourage of around fifty, Keoni Farm(Team 323) entered the cage against Oahu’s own Nate Quinola. Keoni took it to Nate in the first round, taking him to the mat and restricting Nate’s game plan. Nate came out blazing the next two rounds, battering the Maui boy with strikes, earning him the unanimous decision and the 155 lb title. In the only pro-bout, Tim Moon earned him the Knockout of the Night against Brandon Pieper. Destiny really lived up to its expectation, showcasing the best amateur MMA fighters this great state has to offer. Congratulations to all these warriors who entered the cage tonight to give us a great show. All we can do now is wait for a “third coming” where new fighters will do battle trying to reach their destiny. FULL RESULTS ALL MMA BOUTS! 155lb Title Match Nate Quinola(freelance,Oahu) defeated Keoni Farm (team 323,maui) via unanimous decision after 3 rds. 145lb Pro Bout Tim Moon (freelance) defeated Brandon Pieper (808 FF) via KO (knee) in the 1st rd. -145lbs Title Match Dustin Kimura(Team Icon) defeated Vernon Perengit (808 FF) via RNC rd 2 -155lbs Ben Santiago(Gods Army) defeated Joshua Obena (freelance) via armbar rd 2 -145lbs Travis Beyer (808 Fight Factory) defeated Waylen Mata (Bulls Pen) via armbar rd 2 -Heavyweights Marcus Edwards (freelance) defeated Sililo Nikolau (Upa & Up) via unanimous dec after 2rds -125lbs Mahi Newbury(Polynesian Fight Club,Big Island) defeated Alika Kumukoa (Universal Combat) via TKO Rd 2 -135lbs Isamu Lopez (Freelance,Big Island) defeated Keka Doi-Toilolo (Team Makaha) via unanimous decision after 2rds -155lbs Raymond Tran (Bulls Penn) defeated Trey Corrales(Team C.A.T.) via RNC Rd 1 -185lbs Jason Adamos(freelance) defeated Travis Lau via RNC rd 1 -170lbs Caleb Price (HMC) defeated Tillis Sionesini (Up & Up) via TKO rd 1 -160lbs Richie Cabinian(O2 Martial Arts) defeated AJ Lani Jr. (Inner Circle Grappling) TKO rd 1 -185lbs Paul "Rocky" Gemmati(808 Fight Factory,Oahu) drew Kapono Kuikahi(Team Luku, Big Island) after 3 rds -165lbs Matt Waipa(freelance) defeated Chris Esmena (freelance) via TKO rd 1 -210lbs Jamar Winston (94 Block) defeated John Wright (Kurupt Ambitionz) via key lock rd 2
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