The Toughman Hawaiʻi Next Generation Junior Division Tournament of Champions took place on Saturday, Aug. 13 in Hilo. Over 2000 fans packed the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium to cheer on the young MMA athletes who spent numerous hours training for the event.
Highlights of the night included the young fighters circling the perimeter of the auditorium to the theme from “Rocky” and a performance by singer songwriter Kristian Lei.
Best Fight of the Night 4 Rounds Prelim’s
Mila Brinley Gambol vs. Naveah Hao
Best Fight of the Night 4 Rounds on the Main Card
Uriah Eleban vs. Rayson Castro
Main Event
Carljake Velasco vs. Carmello Castillo
Special awards went out to the following fighters for Outstanding Individual Performance.
- Capone (Daggerman) Sunberg
- Skyler Alvarado
- Damien Leha
- Isaiah Grace
- Elijah Jauquin
- Keeyan Flores
- Kila Hinau
- Angela Lee
- Tyton Teves
- Richie Wolf
(Photo credit: Toughman Hawaiʻi Kickboxing Facebook page)
