Bellator MMA has added a second mixed martial arts show at the Blaisdell Arena on Dec. 14.
The organization has teamed up with United Service Organizations to put on an event that will be free for military personnel and their family and friends. As of now, tickets will not be made available to the general public, according to a Bellator official.
The card will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between champion Brett Primus and former two-time titleholder Michael Chandler. The main card will begin at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on Paramount Network and CMT and streamed on DAZN. Preliminary bouts will be streamed on bellator.com.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will also fight on the card against Javy Ayala.
“The USO is a historic military support organization — not just in entertainment, but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,” Bellator president Scott Coker said in a press release. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.
Bellator MMA will also hold an event on Dec. 15, headlined by Punahou alumna Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her flyweight title against Valerie Letourneau.
All but two sections of the lower bowl are already sold out, according to the listing on Ticketmaster’s website.
Polynesian Football Hall names finalists
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced the 12 finalists for the 2019 class on Thursday.
The 2019 finalists are: Tony Banks (Samoan ancestry), David Dixon (Maori ancestry), Malcom Floyd (Samoan ancestry), Chris Kemoeatu (Tongan ancestry), Edwin Mulitalo (Samoan ancestry), Alapati “Al” Noga (Samoan ancestry), Falaniko “Niko” Noga (Samoan ancestry), Joe Fagaone Salave’a (Samoan ancestry), Dan Saleaumua (Samoan ancestry), Mosiula Mea’alofa “Lofa” Tatupu (Samoan ancestry), Marques Tavita Tuiasosopo (Samoan ancestry), and Charlie Wedemeyer (Hawaiian ancestry).
Four inductees will be announced on Oct. 24. They will be honored during the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend and during the Polynesian Bowl on January 18 and 19, 2019.
Wilkinson leads Vulcans to late victory
Matt Wilkinson netted a pair of goals in the final 16 minutes, leading Hawaii Hilo to a 2-1 win over Concordia on Thursday at Paiea Stadium in Keaau.
Concordia (4-7, 2-2 PacWest) took the lead in the 69th minute on a goal by Julian Font. But Wilkinson tied the game in the 77th minute off a feed from Tyler Waltjen, then gave the Vulcans (3-7, 2-3) the lead in the 89th minute.
>> Biola’s Jack Cybulski broke a scoreless tie in the 60th minute, tapping in a goal off a shot that ricocheted off the crossbar, leading the Eagles (5-5-1, 3-1 PacWest) to a win over Hawaii Pacific (3-6, 1-3) at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex.
>> After each team scored early, the Hawaii Pacific and Biola women’s soccer teams battled to a 1-1 draw at Waipio. Nina Gonzales scored in the 17th minute for the Sharks (3-4-4, 1-1-2 PacWest), while Annmarie Alvarez scored the equalizer in the 22nd minute for the Eagles (5-3-3, 3-0-1).
Biola sweeps HPU in volleyball
The Hawaii Pacific women’s volleyball team had no answers for Biola, falling 25-18, 25-19, 25-23 at St. Andrew’s Priory on Thursday.
The Sharks (5-12, 4-7 PacWest) hit .061, with Camryn Collie leading the team with 11 kills. Biola (15-5, 11-2) hit .291 and collected 11 blocks.
>>Alana Handy had 17 kills to lead Chaminade past Concordia 25-18, 18-25, 25-20, 25-18 at McCabe Gym on Thursday.
The Silverswords improved to 14-4 overall and 8-4 in the PacWest. Jaclyn Brown led the Eagles (7-13, 6-6 PacWest) with 10 kills.
