Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for the latest EliteXC event, which features a unified card promoted by one time rivals Icon Sport and Rumble World Entertainment.


Elias Delos Reyes vs. Chico Cantiberos

Round 1:
Fight goes to the ground quickly with Chico on the bottom. Good grappling scramble as the fighters trade positions and submissions, but Elias pulls off an armbar from the bottom that ends the fight just 52 seconds into the first round.


Ikaika Choy-Fu vs. Justin Buchholz

Round 1:
Justin is introduced as the Icon Sport lightweight champion, but this is not a title bout. Choy Fu lands a shot that drops Justin early, then pounces on him to try to finish, but Justin recovers and nearly locks on a triangle choke. Choy escapes and continues to punch. Fight gets back to their feet and the fighters slug. Justin catches Ikaika and knocks him down, then pounces on his back for the rear naked choke. Referee Steve Mazzagatti steps in and calls the bout. Your winner is Justin Buchholz.


Jake Shields vs. Renato "Charuto" Verissimo

Round 1:
Charuto is the heavy crowd favorite here. Bit of a surprise as after trading strikes for a little while, Charuto gets the first takedown. Jake brings it back to the feet quickly however and initiates his own takedown, landing in Charutos guard and pushing him into the cage. As it happens it puts him right in Charuto's corner as BJ Penn screams instructions to his Jiu Jitsu coach Charuto. Jake pounds away on Charuto, opening him up enough to pass guard to full mount. Jake pounds away relentlessly for sometime as referee Yamasaki watches carefully. Yamaski finally decides that Charuto has had enough and calls the bout. Official fight time is listed at 4:00 of Round 1.


Riki Fukuda vs. Joey Villasenor

Round 1:
Riki gets a nice double leg takedown early in the bout. Riki gets to the side, but Joey battles back. Fights turns into a slugfest and Riki puts Joey back on the mat. Joey gets up much more quickly, but looks tentative as Riki circles. Another exchange seemingly wobbles Riki for a second, and Joey presses forward with more confidence. Fight ends with both fighters looking to exchange strikes. Gumby's score 10-9 for Riki.

Round 2:
Picks right up where the furst round left off. Joey seems to be landing the harder shots right now, but when Riki presses forward, Joey moves out the way, at one point forcing Riki to headbutt the cage. Riki ties up and drives Joey to the cage, the two exchange strikes from the clinch. Not much happening, so referee Steve Mazzagatti separates the two. The two slug it out, with Riki seemingly landing the harder shots, but Joey stands right in the pocket and fires back. Riki initiates a clinch but once again after some inaction the referee separates them. Joey comes out with renewed vigor, and lands a few shot, but Riki answers back with strikes of his own, then catches Joey's leg and sends him down to the mat. Joey is all fours but transitions the guard quickly and tries a few up kicks as Riki looks to punch, round ends. Gumby's score, 10-9 Riki.

Round 3:
Riki moves forward and initiates the clinch again. They circle off the cage and Joey lands a good punch kick combo. Both fighters trade blows, but Riki's seem to be landing with more accuracy. The two fighters move more cautiously, until Riki initiates another double leg takedown and moves right to Joey’s half guard. As Riki looks to pass, Joey reverses him and goes to Riki's guard. Riki does a good job tying up Joey however. As Steve Mazzagatti calls for action the fighters return to their feet with about a minute and a half left. Riki is boncing around, seeming the more fresh of the two, but now Joey is initiating the shots. Riki backs off and picks his pace now with 30 seconds left in the bout. Joey seems to be looking for his big shot as Riki seems to know he has the fight in the bag. Time expires. Gumby's score 10-9 Riki.

Officially we have a split decision in favor of Joey Villasenor. Crowd reaction is decidedly mixed and boos are very noticeable in the arena.


Gina Carano vs. Tonya Evinger

Round 1:
Interesting note for you, Gina Carano is cornered by OTM Fight Shop - Las Vegas owner Scott Bieri and Tonya Evinger is cornered by OTM Fight Shop - Huntington Beach owner Ryan Gregg. Tonya immediately begins by throwing a punch to Gina and taking her down. Tonya is in side control, but Gina manages to work to a half guard situation. Gina holds Tonya tightly as Tonya looks to pass. Tonya has head control and looks for a guillotine choke, but Gina manages to come on top, work her head out and take the back. Gina sinks in a rear naked coke and forces the tap out submssion.


Nick Diaz vs. Mika Aina

Round 1:
The second bout of the Team Cesar Gracie vs Team BJ Penn storyline. Mika Aina being the local fighter might be a crowd favorite, but Nick Diaz receives a lot of love from the audience as well. The fighters meet in the center of the ring quickly, and exchange blows, Mike landing several good body blows. Mike complains about his gloves and the bout is momentarily halted, but continues quickly. Diaz stalks Mike, measuring his shots, but Aina moves in and out well trading shots. Both fighters have their flurries, but Nick continuously moves forward, initiating clinches against the cage. Mike gets the crowd roaring landing several hard shots, but Nick answers right back, knocking Mike off his feet (more like a slip). Mike gets right back up and the two continue exchanging blows as time expires. If Nick was looking past Mike before, he certainly isn't now. Gumby's Score: Tough rond to call, but I’m going to say 10-9 Nick Diaz.

Round 2:
Fighters touch gloves as a sign of respect. After a quick exchange Mike again complains of his gloves. Mike lands a hard shot that sends Nick to the canvas, Mike pounces but Nick manages to recover to his guard. Mike walks off and makes Nick come back to the feet. After another