On Friday evening the Pride of Puna Kickboxing event took place at the Akebono Theater. The cost of admission was $15.00 or $10.00 with a can of food.
Needless to say, a lot of folks saved money as 403 pounds of food was raised for the “Fight for Hunger”.
Congrats Serge on a well run production
I have to give props to Serge Mamone and his wife Kalei for putting on such a great production as well as raising so much food for the “Fight for Hunger”.
Last night at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii, the first ever Pride of Puna “Fight for Hunger” all ages kick boxing event took place to a sold out crowd.
A packed Akebono Theater
The event began with some youth fights that were well appreciated by everyone in the crowd.
Promoter Serge Mamone proud of his son Ricky
Here are the results from the youth fights:
65 lbs – Ricky Mamone defeated Derek Romero
70 lbs – Elija Apao defeated David Martinez Jr.
95 lbs – Kaleo Apao defeated Damien Romero
115 lbs- Trent Saragosa and Micah Castro had a DRAW
125 lbs – Avery Sanchis defeated Ethan Ramos
Then the Open fights began with a women’s fight featuring Riechelle Silva vs. Kehaulani Rodrigues.
Riechelle Silva
The fight was an exciting fight that saw Silva dominating Rodrigues for the majority of the fight and winning in the end.
Then the Open Mens fight began:
Koa Lopez and Roy Fukushima had a three round fight:
The judges declared Koa Lopez the winner
Koa Lopez gets his hand raised
The next bout featured Paul Abiley versus Cameron Sylva.
The judges declared Cameron Sylva the winner after this third round.
The next fight saw Patrick Torres defeat Josh Sosa and then Mathew Majamay took on Kevin Silva:
In the end the judges declared Majamay the victory.
In the final Open fight, Conrodo Martin Defeated Keola Arakaki. The night then moved to the Semi-Main Event which featured Petey Vital “3″ defeating Donald Gonzales.
Petey Vital “3″ was victorious in his Semi Main Event match and said later on at the Pahoa Village Club that he was ready to take on the UFC!
The Main Event saw Riquo Abadilla defeating Justin Yamauchi.
Trophies and Medals were given out to the victors
It was a great event that was put on and lots of food was raised. *UPDATE* 403 pounds of food were raised!
Monsta MMA Presents “PRIDE OF PUNA” – Fight for Hunger!
The Big Island’s newest Mixed Martial Art’s Promotion is just a few week’s away from there first of many event’s event’s. This event “The Pride Of Puna” will be held at the Akebono Theater in Puna on April 27th, and will be feathering fighter’s such as Just Scrap Amateur 135lb Champion Riquo Abadilla, Crowd Favorite and heavy hitting Petey Vital,The alway’s ready for action Donald Gonzales,Keola Arakai, Conrado Martin, and the highly anticipated 8 Man Heavyweight Tournament that will have fighter that are sure to surprise everyone in attendance.
Also fighting on this card will be the younger fighter’s that always leave the crowd screaming for more, were talking about kid’s like Ricky “The lil Monsta” Mamone, Elijah & Kaleo Apao,Derek Romero,David Martinez jr, Tallen Saragosa, and many more of Hawaii’s future Champion’s. This is sure to be an event that you will not want to miss. Ticket’s are $15 at the door, or $10 with a Non Perishable Food item that will be donated to the Hawaii Island Food Bank for the family’s here in Hawaii that are having a hard time. If you want to bring more then one can your more then welcome to. Door’s open at 6:30 PM and Fight’s start at 7:00 PM. Come out and show your support for our local fighter’s, and help family’s that are in need.
APRIL 27, 2012 – at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa, Hawaii
