PANCRATIUM REBORN 2-(TITLE FIGHT) Ruston Refriedbeans vs. Yuki Kondo

RUSTON can finally call himself the true King Of Pancratium. After months of being the "interim KOP", RUSTON finally became full-fledged champion of the Pancratium organization by beating undefeated hot-shot Yuki Kondo. RUSTON looked on top of his game as he kept the smaller Kondo at the end of his reach and teed off with power-shots. Kondo could never compensate for the reach disadvantage and took a beating. Desperatly trying to take the fight to the ground, Kondo shot in for a takedown that RUSTON easily stuffed. RUSTON then dropped a series of knees onto the head of Kondo that prompted the ref to stop the fight. Though he didnt tap, Kondo didnt protest the ref's stoppage. RUSTON looked on top of his game this fight and could argue his case for being the very best fighter in the world right now.

RUSTON TKO 5:55 knees to head

PANCRATIUM REBORN 2-Giant X vs. Tomohiko Hashimoto

The heavily hyped Giant X turned out to be a marketing disaster for Pancratium. Standing 7"5 and weighing nearly 500 lbs, Giant X was billed as being a future force to be reckoned with. But against Karate fighter Tomohiko Hashimoto, Giant X looked terrible. Showing little in the way of skill, speed or stamina, Giant X floundered around in a sloppy fight before finally smothering Hashimoto for a submission win. Giant X is little more then a circus act for Pancratium who will likely be destroyed against his first solid opponent.

X Sub 13:00 choke

PANCRATIUM REBORN 2-Masakatsu Funaki vs. Pago Pago

Father time may have finally caught up with the legendary Masakatsu Funaki as he suffered a beating at the hands of New Zealander Pago-Pago. Funaki was bloodied early by the much larger Pago but stayed competetive by constantly looking for the submission. Pago was relentless and he beat Funaki from corner to corner. Funaki simply refused to give up as he was dealt a vicious shellacking. Finally at 12:03 the ref halted the carnage and Funaki was visibly upset.

Pago TKO 12:03 ref stops the fight

PANCRATIUM REBORN 2-"Badass" Cody Bass vs. Mohommed Yone

In a sharp contrast of styles, Battlearts star Mohommed Yone took on MMA star Cody Bass. Realizing that he couldnt match Bass in a traditional fight, Yone came out using pro-wrestling techniques much to the delight of the fans. Bass was caught off guard and was put in several embarassing holds early in the fight. Yone's antics did little more then entertain the crowd as eventually Bass was able to swing the tide in his favor with his wealth of "real fight" experiance. A hard right hand left Yone out on his feet and the low kick that followed broke his leg. It was chilling ending to the fight as Yone was taken away on a stretcher. Bass is known for his bone-crushing KO power and he immediately called for a fight with KOP RUSTON.

Bass KO 7:18 low kick CRITICAL!

PANCRATIUM REBORN 2-Tadanobu Asano vs. Kala Alexander

After his sempai was defeated by Kala Alexander, Tadanobu Asano requested to fight him. Asano came out in a rage and was a bit wreckless in the opening seconds of the fight. Both men landed some serious bombs but Asano broke Alexander's nose just moments into the fight. Alexander managed to land a few punches that no doubt would have knocked out most fighters. Asano simply walked through them and delt Alexander a vicious beating. It took just 5:54 for Asano to brutally knock Alexander out cold. Pancratium may very well have the native franchise prospect they have been looking for with Asano. It will be interesting to see how carefully management moves Asano's career along.

Asano KO 5:54 mounted punches CRITICAL!

PANCRATIUM REBORN 1-(KING OF PANCRATIUM TITLE FIGHT) Ruston Nachosbellgrande vs. Kenichi Yamamoto

Last minute sub Kenichi Yamamoto gave current KING OF PANCRATIUM RUSTON all he could handle before finally succombing to knee strikes. Yamamoto exploited RUSTON's weak grappling skills and tied him up in knots. Were it not for Ruston's 40+ lb advantage, he would have very likely been submitted. As it stood however, he was able to power his way out of Yamamoto's submission attempts and finally batter him into submission.

RUSTON SUB 9:44 knee strikes

PANCRATIUM REBORN 1-Enson Inoue vs. Yuki Kondo

Pancratium fight fans were treated to an epic battle as local hero Yuki Kondo got off the canvas to beat Japanese/Hawaiian star Enson Inoue. The two men showed mutual respect for each other before and after the fight but fought with murderous intentions for 12 minutes. The two went toe-to-toe with Kondo gaining an early edge. Inoue came back strong and dropped Kondo with a sledgehammer of a right hand. Kondo beat the count and Inoue was too fatigued to follow up. Kondo cranked it up and dropped Inoue with a flying knee. Inoue barely beat the count but was woozy and fatigued. Kondo easily took him down and armbarred him at 12:10 ending the fight. Inoue doesnt always win, but his fights are guaranteed excitement.

Kondo SUB 12:10 armbar

PANCRATIUM REBORN 1-Minoru Suzuki vs. Kala Alexander

Hawaiian brawler Kala Alexander scored a big win over veteran Minoru Suzuki in a mild upset. The ALOHABRAWL star unloaded his vaunted right hand over and over on Suzuki nearly knocking him out each time it landed. Leery of trading strikes, Suzuki resorted to sloppy shoots and wild dropkicks. Alexander managed to stuff Suzuki's takedown attempt and slap on a tight guillotine choke. Suzuki was forced to tap out and suffered an embarrassing submission loss.

Alexander SUB 8:11 guillotine choke

PANCRATIUM REBORN 1-Masakatsu Funaki vs. Hirotaka Yokoi

After mixed success in ALOHABRAWL, Hirotaka Yokoi decided to try his luck in the Pancratium organization. Unfortunately his luck ran out when he was matched up with legendary shootwrestler Masakatsu Funaki. Funaki absolutely took Yokoi to school in this bout. Picking him apart on his feet then grappling circles around him on the mat. Yokoi's Judo skills kept him somewhat in the match but he was severely outclassed by Funaki who stopped him with punches around the 10 minute mark.

Funaki SUB 10:29 mounted punches

PANCRATIUM REBORN 1-Tadanobu Asano vs. Katsumi Usuda

Pancratium's new franchise prospect Tadanobu Asano proved his worth by destroying U-Style creator Katsumi Usuda. Asano took Usuda apart with a blistering array of strikes before leaving him bloody and unconcious just minutes into the fight.

Asano KO 4:44 kick to head CRITICAL!

NOTE PANCRATIUM RULES

15 minute time limit (no rounds)

3 knockdown TKO rule

rope escapes

Judgments

Pancratium Reborn Tour Begins!!!!

Pancratium begins its long awaited 4th season with the "Reborn Tour".....Interim KOP RUSTON is scheduled to appear along with talent from Hawaii's ALOHABRAWL organization

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(FINAL)-Zack Hefner vs. Enson Inoue

With the two longest shots in the tournament meeting in the finals, fans were divided as to which underdog to cheer for. The local crowd stood firmly behind Enson Inoue but internet forums were going crazy buzzing about the "new Zack Hefner"....Hefner would use the same strategy the he had used against Kaleo Hamano and again he found success. Busting open Inoue early with a punch, Hefner slammed the bloody Inoue to the mat over and over in the 1st round. Inoue hung tough and had Hefner hurt on several occasions. The 2nd saw Hefner continue to wear Inoue down with big takedowns and slams and occasionally try for the submission. Late in the 3rd round a suplex from Hefner was enough to convice Inoue's corner to stop the fight. Zack Hefner had won the ALOHABOWL in an inspirational fashion. Though some may point out the different rules possibly affecting outcomes, theres no question that Zack Hefner has to again be considered among the very best fighters in the world.

Hefner KO 2:40 (round 3) suplex

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(semi-finals) Enson Inoue vs. Cody Bass

With all the of the other local fighters out, the old warhorse Enson Inoue found himself carrying the flag of Hawaii. Although he had already beaten Cody Bass once in the past, few expected him to duplicate the feat again. Inoue came out with pure guts and willed himself to win against a younger, larger opponent. Inoue finished off Bass in the 3rd round with punches from the mount buying him a ticket to the finals.

Inoue KO 0:11 (round 3) mounted punches

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(SEMI-FINALS) Kaleo Hamano vs. Zack Hefner

In the biggest upset of the night, Zack Hefner reinvented himself against ALOHABRAWL Champion Kaleo Hamano and scored a big win. Hefner abandoned his usual shoot-style and went for takedowns, slams and suplexes and took the champ completely off guard. Hamano rocked Hefner plenty of times but found himself slammed into the canvas over and over again. In the 3rd round Hefner picked Hamano up and dropped him on his shoulder ending the fight. The longest shot in the tournament Zack Hefner finds himself in the finals.

Hefner KO 2:02 (round 3) slam

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(round 1) Chris Taloa vs. Enson Inoue

ALOHABRAWL promoters pulled Enson Inoue off the scrap heap and dropped a new engine in him for this fight as he scored a minor upset over up and coming Chris Taloa.

Inoue KO 2:11 (round 3) slam

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(round1) Ruston vs. "Badass" Cody Bass

Though Cody Bass is not widely considered to be the "best" fighter in the world, there's no question that he is among the "most fun to watch". Showing absolutely no regard or respect for RUSTON's reputation as King of Pancratium, Cody Bass came out and simply kicked his ass. The fight was all Bass from the opening bell as he battered the Brazilian fighter from head to toe with bone-cracking punches. Had the rounds been the standard 5 minutes instead of 3, there's no question that RUSTON would have been KO'd in the 1st. As it was a brutal knee followed by a right hand put RUSTON down and out. After his recent war with ALOHABRAWL Champion Kaleo Hamano, Bass should find a bit of redemption with this HUGE win over PANCRATIUM Champion RUSTON.

Bass KO 0:22 (round 2) punch CRITICAL!

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL (round 1) Zack Hefner vs. Kazushi Sakuraba

Veteran fighter Zack Hefner got a chance to meet one of his pro-wrestling idols when he met Japanese shootwrestler Kazushi Sakuraba in ALOHABRAWL. With similar style, Hefner and Sakuraba were able to put on a good show for the crowd and an entertaining fight. Hefner's experiance in MMA proved to be the difference in the 3rd round when dropped several knees onto Sakuraba's head prompting the ref to stop the fight. Though it was clear that Sakuraba was not hurt and not tapped, the decision stood and Hefner moved on to the semi-finals.

Hefner TKO 0:31 (round 3) knees

ALOHABRAWL'S ALOHABOWL-(round 1) Kaleo Hamano vs. Kala Alexander

Local boys Kaleo Hamano and Kala Alexander clashed in a fight that could have just as easily taken place on the sandy beaches of the North Shore as it did in ALOHABRAWL. Despite the shorter rounds of the tournament format, this fight had all the blood and guts of a normal show's fight. In the end it was current ALOHABRAWL Champion Kaleo Hamano who came out on top knocking out the super-aggressive Kala Alexander in the 3rd round.

Hamano KO 0:33 (round 3) punch

ALOHABRAWL ANNOUNCES THE "ALOHABOWL TOURNAMENT"

Hawaiian fight fans will get a Christmas present this year as ALOHABRAWL announced an 8 man tournament to crown the ALOHABOWL Champion. The ALOHABOWL will be a regular tournament that will include the ALOHABRAWL Champion but the title will not be on the line. Among the fighters scheduled to compete

1. Kaleo Hamano (ALOHABRAWL CHAMPION)

2. RUSTON (INTERIM KING OF PANCRATIUM)

3. Zack Hefner (Owner of SHOOTING STARS PROMOTIONS)

4. Kala Alexander (local KO artist)

5. Chris Taloa (local fighter)

6. Enson Inoue (local legend, former champion)

7. "Badass" Cody Bass (hardest puncher in the world)

8. Kazushi Sakuraba (UWF-I Shootwrestler from Japan)

ALOHABRAWL 5 (TROUBLE IN PARADISE) TITLE FIGHT-Kaleo Hamano (HAWAII) vs. "Badass" Cody Bass (USA)

The main event of the night left no one disappointed. Local hero Kaleo Hamano faced his toughest test against KO artist Cody Bass. Experts wanted to see if Hamano's chin would hold up against the nuclear fisted Bass. Hamano's chin proved to be sturdy time and time again as Bass landed some earth-shattering punches in the 1st round. Hamano abandoned his typically "counter-punching style" and went balls-out against Bass doing plenty of damage himself. There was no shortage of violence in the 1st round and the crowd was on their feet for the full 5 minutes. Hamano managed to steal the 1st round on the scorecards by dropping Bass to his knees with a vicious combination with just seconds left. The 2nd was a carbon-copy of the 1st with both men going for absolute-broke. Bass landed punches that would kill an average man but Hamano simply walked through them. Bass began to lose steam and Hamano managed to dominate the latter part of the 2nd round. The bell ended with both men breathing heavy and the crowd screaming. The 3rd opened with a rejuvenated Hamano bouncing on his feet like Sugar Ray Leonard. Hamano dipped in and unloaded a picture-perfect left-hook that flattened Bass ending the fight. The crowd erupted and Bass had proven himself in a war fitting of his older brother's career.

Hamano KO 0:33 (round 3) left-hook

ALOHABRAWL 5 (Trouble In Paradise) Match 3-Chris Taloa (HAWAII) vs. RUSTON (BRAZIL)

Undefeated local fighter Chris Taloa took on undefeated Brazilian fighter RUSTON in one of the best fights in the history of ALOHABRAWL. Currently reigning as the interim King Of Pancratium, RUSTON was warned by Pancratium that he would be stripped of his title if he continued to fight in ALOHABRAWL. Shortly after this fight, Pancratium congratulated RUSTON and apologized for their stern warning. Ruston survived and all-out war with the talented Taloa. The 1st round saw both men going toe-to-toe on their feet with neither man gaining a clear advantate. The 2nd saw Taloa take control and it looked as if he might finish RUSTON but the round ended saving him. Taloa was clearly exhausted in his corner between the 2nd and 3rd round. When the 3rd round started, RUSTON quickly took Taloa down and applied a rear-naked choke that forced him to tap. Ruston had managed to survive a close call and kept his unblemished record intact.

RUSTON SUB 0:21 (round 3) rear-naked choke

ALOHABRAWL 5 (TROUBLE IN PARADISE) Match 2-Enson Inoue (HAWAII) vs. Kala Alexander (HAWII)

Local badboys Enson Inoue and Kala Alexander clashed in a violent showdown. Inoue came out swinging and briefly stunned Alexander but walked face-first into a devastating right-hand just seconds later. It was a crushing loss just seconds into the fight for Enson. For Alexander it was a bit of redemption as he himself had recently suffered an embarassingly quick KO loss in similar fashion and this win should give him all the confidence he needs.

Alexander KO 0:54 (round 1) punch CRITICAL!

ALOHABRAWL 5 (TROUBLE IN PARADISE) Match 1-Zack Hefner (USA) vs. Kelly Kanakoa (HAWAII)

Veteran fighter ZackHefner attempted to get back on the winning track against local beach boy Kelly Kanakoa. The fight started fast with Kanaokoa letting his fists fly from the bell. Kanakoa unloaded barrage after barrage of punishing punches that had Hefner reeling and constantly on defense. Kanakoa never relented and Hefner was never able to get enough momentum going to shift the tide. Kanakoa won the 1st round by a landslide as Hefner returned to his corner covered in blood. Hefner courageously came out swinging in the 2nd but it was an unwise move against the lightning quick, power punching Kanakoa. A devastating combination of punches at 2:02 of the 2nd round buried Hefner and the fight was over.

Kanakoa KO 2:02 (round 2) punches

ALOHABRAWL 4 (The War At The North Shore) Kala Alexander vs. Hirotaka Yokoi

With both Kala Alexander and Hirotaka Yokoi coming off their first career losses, this fight had redemption written all over it. In a fantastic fight, Kala Alexander barely bested a very game Hirotaka Yokoi in 2 rds of non-stop action. Alexander had to get up from numerous slams and Judo throws before he finally was able to land his big right hand and knock Yokoi out. Yokoi had Alexander in trouble numerous times but was never quite able to finish him off. Alexander needed to look good in this fight after seeing his reputation on the island severely crippled by a vicious knockout loss at the hands of Cody Bass.

Alexander KO 3:01 (round 2) punches

ALOHABRAWL 4 (The War At The Shore) Chris Taloa vs. Zack Hefner

After WOLFPACK leader Kala Alexander was brutally KO'd by SHOOTING STARS fighter Cody Bass, the PACK vowed revenge. Chris Taloa would be making his pro debut against SHOOTING STARS owner Zack Hefner of all people. The fight started out slowly with Hefner looking lethargic and Taloa looking nervous. The fight started picking up halfway through the 1st round with Taloa landing solid lowkicks that were clearly bothering Hefner. Hefner managed a sloppy takedown followed by an armbar but a sweaty Taloa easily slipped out. A lowkick to the thigh dropped Hefner and Taloa stomped on Hefner's head to end the 1st round. As Hefner came out for the 2nd his leg was bruised with giant welts from Taloa's low kicks. Hefner frantically tried for a takedown but Taloa continued to peck away with low kicks avoiding the takedown. Hefner finally took the fight to the ground but Taloa managed to catch him in a kneebar. Hefner tried to escape but rolled against the side of the cage which gave Taloa the opening he need to hyper-extend the joint. Hefner had no choice but to tap suffering a tough loss. Taloa is a genuine talent but again it has to be asked if Zack Hefner is spreading himself too thin by fighting so much.

Taloa SUB 3:21 (round 2) kneebar

ALOHABRAWL 4 (The War At The Northshore) "Badass" Cody Bass Vs. Enson Inoue

After scoring a quick KO in his ALOHABRAWL debut, Cody Bass had jokingly declared that the competition in Hawaii was much softer. Apparently Hawaiian legend Enson Inoue "didnt get the joke". Inoue immediately challenged Bass to a fight but ironically it was Inoue that needed the win more. Inoue's career has stagnated since coming to ALOHABRAWL and he was in need of a big win to re-establish himself among the sport's best. Showing absolutely no respect for Bass's hyped KO power, Inoue smothered him from the start. Without the ability to stick-and-move, Bass was in immediate trouble. Inoue continued the heavy assault and Bass never found his stride in the 1st round. With the exception of a few stray right hands, Bass was also impotent in the 2nd round. Inoue kept constant and relentless pressure on Bass and finally KO'd him with a flurry of punches in the final seconds of round 2. A tearful and joyous Inoue celebrated his biggest win in years much to the delight of the partisan crowd.

Inoue KO 4:33 (round 2) punches

ALOHABRAWL'S TOYS-FOR-TOTS CHARITY SHOW

Alohabrawl put on a special charity show for "Toys For Tots". In an amazing show of generosity, all of the proceeds from the show were donated to charity and all of the fighters agreed to fight for free. In an additional show of charity, SHOOTING STARS promoter Zack Hefner agreed to loan some of his talent to ALOHABRAWL for the show. Over 100 underprivileged children were invited to the show and ALOHABRAWL champion Kaleo Hamano spent the afternoon with the children showing them MMA techniques and eating lunch. The show itself featured some great matchups worthy of a traditional ALOHABRAWL show.

Match 1-Zack Hefner (Shoot/Shooting Stars) vs. Hirotaka Yokoi (Judo/Japan)

The opening match saw Shooting Stars president Zack Hefner clash with undefeated Japanese star Hirotaka Yokoi. It was a make-or-break match for Hefner who had seen his career begin to spiral downward. The first round was toe-to-toe with both men scoring heavily. Hefner managed to collect the "W" with a big slam in the 2nd round that gave Yokoi his first loss. It was a big win for Hefner who showed he still has plenty left in the tank.

Hefner KO 2:01 (round 2) slam

Match 2-"Badass" Cody Bass (Boxing/Shooting Stars) vs. Kala Alexander (Freestyle/Hawaii)

Local badboy Kala Alexander found himself on the wrongside of a beatdown against SHOOTING STARS top contender "Badass" Cody Bass. Showing off his famous heavy hands, Bass flattened Alexander in less then 2 minutes of the 1st round.

Bass KO 1:54 (round 1) punch CRITICAL!

Match 3-Mike Otto (Wrestling/USA) vs. Tomohiko Hashimoto (Karate/Japan)

After nearly 5 years in retirement, MMA editorialist Mike Otto made a succesful return to the ring against Japanese Karateka Tomohiko Hashimoto. Otto struggled to shake off the ring rust but managed to stop Hashimoto in the 2nd round.

Otto SUB 2:01 (round 2) mounted punches

ALOHABRAWL TITLEFIGHT

Match 4-Kaleo Hamano (Freestyle/Hawaii) vs. Pago Pago (Streetfighting/New Zealand)

ALOHABRAWL champion Kaleo Hamano had a tougher then expected title defense against New Zealand wildman Pago Pago. Hamano managed to stop Pago in the 2nd round of a rousing scrap that definitly had ALOHABRAWL promoters nervous.

Hamano KO 2:43 (round 2) punches

Shooting Stars Tournament FINAL-Donnie Emerson vs. "Badass" Cody Bass

The finals of Shooting Stars 1st tournament was a violent affair. Fans and experts had already pegged "Badass" Cody Bass as the future franchise of the organization. Donnie Emerson obviously was unaware of these plans as he wasted no time in taking apart the golden boy. Taking a chapter out of his days as a bouncer, Emerson elected to turn this fight "street" and not get in a boxing match with the talented Bass. Emerson quickly took Bass down and proceeded to elbow, headbut, gouge and dig his chin into the eye socket of bass. Bass was mauled badly before managing to escape and bring the fight back to their feet. The badly bloodied Bass was unable to see punches coming from his left side and Emerson exploited this weakness badly. A lowkick followed by a straight right hand violently knocked Bass unconcious and the fight was over. Though the crowd had initally been behind Bass they warmed up to Emerson as he too is a local product. With this win, Donnie Emerson becomes Shooting Stars 1st World Champion and he definitly has to be considered in the same class as ALOHABRAWL Champion Kaleo Hamano. Though he didnt win his own promotion's tournament, Zack Hefner definitly has a winner with his new promotion. Donnie Emerson is a talented and marketable champion and Hefner has chosen the right region to market his promotion.

Emerson KO 5:54 (round 1) punch CRITICAL!

Shooting Stars Tournament Semifinals-"Badass" Cody Bass vs. Skyler Foster

With both men coming off destructive knockouts, the Cody Bass/Skyler Foster fight was highly anticipated. Both men came out firing but it was quickly apparent that Bass was much quicker on the draw. Landing stinging pin-point combiations, Bass had Foster in trouble early in the 1st round. Foster sensed his demise and began looking for the takedown. Bass easily avoided the takedowns and landed a concussive right hand that dropped Foster for the count. Foster beat the count and then absorbed a hellacious beating for several minutes before finally tapping out in the 1st round.

Bass SUB 7:55 (round 1) mounted punches

Shooting Stars Tournament Semi-finals-Dan Bobish vs. Donnie Emerson

In the 1st semi-final, local favorite Donnie Emerson outbrawled the massive Dan Bobish tapping him out with strikes early in the 2nd round. Emerson surived a 1st round knockdown to come back and beat the bullish Bobish.

Emerson SUB 0:10 (round 2) mounted punches