On Saturday, April 28th at 6 pm, Oahu fight fans will be ready for a full night of caged MMA action as fighters from Oahu, the Big Island, New Mexico and Las Vegas battle in the DESTINY cage.
Six title fights will highlight the event, with Toby “2quick” Misech looking for his first pro MMA title as he battles lightweight champion Edward Matsuura who is just returning from training in Thailand. These two fighters always bring the action, rarely ending their bouts via judges’ decision. Misech, coming off his first professional win against Steven “the Soul Samurai” Saito in Honolulu’s last ProElite event, appears hungrier than ever for more wins to add to his record. If he continues on the warpath he’s been on, you can expect huge things from Misech.
In the semi-main event, Hawaii’s top bantamweight Russell Doane battles MMA veteran Josh Montoya of New Mexico. Also on the card, undefeated Rachel Ostovich represents the 808 State against Kari Lichtenwalner of Las Vegas in the bantamweight women’s title match. Both Doane and Ostovich are crowd favorites, always bringing the fireworks when they step into the cage.
Also, an action packed 8-man amateur featherweight tournament for Destiny’s vacant 145 lb belt will be up for grabs, along with 20 more bouts added to the card. Destiny definitely does not disappoint, promising the crowd a night full of action packed fights.
Fight Card (subject to change):
-145lbs Title Match
Toby “2quick” Misech (808 Fight Factory) vs Edward Matsuura
-135lbs Title Match
Russell Doane (808 Top Team) vs Joshua “Destroya” Montoya (New Mexico)
-135lbs Women’s Title Match
Rachel Ostovich (Jesus Is Lord) vs Kari Lichtenwalner (Wanderlei Silva Gym, Las Vegas)
-135lbs
Louis Smolka (808 Top Team) vs Shane Pacarro (Novia Uniao Puna, Big Island)
-135lbs
Ian Delacuesta (808 Fight Factory) vs Richard Barnard (Gods Army)
-Heavyweight Title Match
Joey Paleima (808 Fight Factory) vs Paea Paongo (Team Xtreme)
-135lbs
Bryanna Fissori (SOMMA) vs Christy Tada (Las Vegas)
-155lbs
Ray “Braddah” Cooper Jr. vs Devin Taylor (Team Xtreme)
-170lbs Title Match
Justin Konia (HMC/O2MAA) vs Jason Rivera (Las Vegas)
-135lbs Interim Title Match
Brandon Mina (808 Top Team) vs Zach Close (Boars Nest)
-205lbs
Kevin Aguigui (Animal House Gym) vs Dennis Kam
-135lbs
Shane Bieven (808 Fight Factory) vs Cody Santos (Bulls Pen)
-125lbs
Danny Jones (808 Fight Factory) vs Geremy Martyn (Boars Nest)
-155lbs
Keoni Diggs (808 Top Team) vs Derek Mahi (freelance, Big Island)
-160lbs
Chayse Montalbo (freelance) vs Lawrence Collins (Jesus Is Lord)
-145 Tourney ***Matchups will be drawn @ weighins***
Elijah Manners, Colin Mackenzie, Kawika Martin, Josh Argel, Mark Tupas, Joseph Yampierre, Ricky Plunkett, Micah Ige
-170lbs
Sebastion Mariconda (HMC/Team Ranes) vs TBA
-145lbs
Ryne Yoshimura (HMC) vs Josh Tabar (freelance, Big Island)
-125lbs
Joey Balai (Team TCK) vs Jojo Gillaume (Team Machine)
-155lbs
Koa Ramelb (Jesus Is Lord) vs TBA
-150lbs
Anthony Rivera (Jesus Is Lord) vs TBA
-170lbs
Dan Miffin (HMC) vs Walter Walker
-170lbs
Marlon Calventas (Bulls Pen) vs TBA
-145lbs
Keoni Chang (808 Fight Factory) vs Robbie Catley (SOMMA)
-145lbs
Tristin Kamaka (808 Fight Factory) vs Bryce Kim (SOMMA)
-180lbs
Wolfred Borrows (freelance) vs Cody Andrade (SOMMA)
-155lbs Title Match
Tony “the tiger” Rodrigues vs Micah “Royalty” Abreu (UKA)
-135lbs
Kelii Palencia (HMC) vs Tofi Mika (TCK)
-125lbs
Joey Schipper (808 Fight Factory) vs Stu Jones (freelance)
