HILITE - Building from the ground up

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Post Event Analysis

272 people is the largest attendance HILITE have managed so far and the popularity increase of 1.6% was also good. I lost $28,743 which means the event was the second best event behind HILITE 3 in terms of losses. The difference made by the slightly higher wages I've paid out here. The most exciting outcome of the event though is that Norman Pike went to High Regional popularity. HILITE are well on their way to having their first star and it will be interesting to see what sort of attendance he pulls for his first defence.

The roster loses a few fighters as a result of this event, I'll be looking to replace themover the next couple of months. Whilst this means additional expense it will help keep things fresh. The guys who have left are:

Rupert Dreck - Dreck slipped to 4-2 with his 2nd loss in a row he is cut, at 24 he is stll young and may well fight for HILITE again once he picks up a bit more experience.

Greg Atteveld - Retiring with a record of 37-16, Atteveld leaves to concentrate on running his training camp, Team Desire.

Geoff Cahill - Finishing his career with a win and a record of 48-23 the 39 year old returns to his native Ontario to spend more time fishing.

Pete Shilton - Two loses in a row see Shilton get cut.

Stan Blackheath - Another fighter who sees himself cut after taking two losses. At 37 it is unlikely he'll be back.

Brady Crawford - With a record of 6-7 Crawford is definitely out of here. He really only lasted this long because I wanted to give Franklyn an easy win.

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HILITE Announce HILITE 6: New Years Revolution

HILITE are pleased to announce their sixth event, taking place on New Year’s Eve, HILITE 6: New Years Revolution offers fans in Snowflake, Arizona an alternative way to see the New Year in. Offering a total of 6 fights, the highlight of the card sees respected veteran and number one contender, Glenn Pimm (31-11) take on current Light Heavyweight Champion Jerry Bogdonovich (8-0). At 34 this may be Pimm’s last shot at glory so he'll be determined to go all out. Pimm is a wrestler who’ll need to take this one to the ground to win it. Bogdonovich at 29 is at the peak of his powers and will want to start building a legacy. He’ll be acutely aware that Dooley lost his title at his first defence and he’ll want to avoid the same fate. To do so he’ll need to keep it standing where his heavy hands will see him to victory.

The Co-main event sees a number one contenders bout between Callum Henson and Alex Cole. The winner here will be the first challenger for Dwayne Alleyne’s Middleweight title. Cole is 8-0 and while he beat Drew Jenks at HILITE 3 it was a poor match and he’ll want to put on a better performance here. This will be Henson’s debut match for HILITE but at 18-7 and on a winning streak there is no argument that he deserves to be considered a top contender. His kung fu skills should make for an interesting clash of styles with Cole.

The other matches on the card are:

Fletcher Merman (7-3) v Gareth Grundy (7-4) - Heavyweight

Both these fighters went out of the Heavyweight Title tournament to eventual winner Chuck Dooley, as such both fighters have a claim to being unlucky, after all who knows how far they could have gone if they hadn’t faced the champ. This is a chance for one of them to prove he is better than his performance suggested.

Gustavo Spagnol (6-1) v Jon Silvers (7-1) - Light Heavyweight

Spagnol made it all the way to the final of the Light Heavyweight Title tournament before losing to Bogdonovich, Silvers is another Bogdonovich victim. Both fighters will be looking at getting back to winning ways here.

John Fitzwallace (8-3) v Oliver Fiderer (4-0) - Heavyweight

Oliver Fiderer makes his HILTE debut against John Fitzwallace, Fiderer will be keen to make a goood first impression, while Fitzwallace, who is on a losing streak, will be desperate to make sure this isn’t his last match in HILITE.

Ramon da Silva Ramos (4-0) v Wederson de Oliveira (4-0) - Middleweight

Two young fighters from Brazil make their HILITE debuts. Both are 4-0 in their fledgling careers are a win here will help move their career to the next level.

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HILITE 6: New Years Revolution

278 people chose to not only miss out on friends and family ringing in the new year but also on a GAMMA PPV featuring Raul Hughes taking on Tank Manu'a. A big thank you to our dedicated fans. Without further ado, on with the show.

Ramon Da Silva Ramos v Wederson De Oliveira - Middleweight

Wederson takes the first round with a takedown around halfway through while Ramos takes the second, avoiding several takedown attempts and landing some good shots. It’s could be anyone’s fight coming into the 3rd. Both fighters come out aggressively and it is Ramos who gets the advantage with an enormous right hook that KO’s Wederson.

Result: Ramon da Silva Ramos defeats Wederson De Oliveira by KO at 3:49 of round 3 in a good match.

Oliver Fiderer v John Fitzwallace - Heavyweight

The fighters grapple their way through a poor first round with neither really gaining the advantage, Fiderer makes the break through in the second, landing the early takedown and working Fitzwallace over. Eventually Fitzwallace cracks and the ref has to stop it.

Result: Oliver Fiderer defeats John Fitzwallace by TKO at 4:03 of round 2 in a poor match.

Gustavo Spagnol v Jon Silvers - Light Heavyweight

Silvers has the height and reach advantage and uses it well in the first round, keeping Spagnol at range and landing several hard leg kicks. Spagnol recovers in the second landing an early takedown, he makes several attempts to get the submission but Silvers is equal to it. Spagnol gets the takedown again in the third and this time he goes for the TKO, he lands several hard shots and the ref is forced to step in.

Result: Gustavo Spagnol defeats Jon Silvers by TKO at 2:33 of round 3 in a good match.

Fletcher Merman v Gareth Grundy - Heavyweight

Despite both fighters being accomplished wrestlers the first two rounds see both fighters trying to win the fight standing up. Merman gets the better of these rounds and Grundy changes tactics in the 3rd, attempting and getting the takedown, he can’t finish Merman on the ground though and loses on points, if only he had gone for the takedown earlier.

Result: Fletcher Merman defeats Gareth Grundy by unanimous decision (30:27, 29:28, 29:28) in a decent match.

Co-Main Event - Middleweight Number 1 Contender

Callum Henson v Alex Cole - Middleweight

Henson will want to keep Cole at range to avoid the takedowns, however Cole has a 5 inch reach advantage which could make this tough.

Sure enough Cole catches Henson with a takedown in the first, he swiftly moves to side control and goes for the armbar. It’s all over.

Result: Alex Cole defeats Callum Henson by submission at 4:49 of round 1 in a good match.

Main Event - HILITE Light Heavyweight Championship

Glenn Pimm v Jerry Bogdonovich

Bogdonovich starts the fight using his jab well to keep Pimm at range, Pimm eventually closes the distance and goes for the takedown, Bogdonovich grabs a front face lock and starts to unload. The ref leaves it a second and then steps in.

Result: Jerry Bogdonovich defeats Glenn Pimm by TKO at 3:38 of round 1 to retain the Light Heavyweight Title in a decent match.

Attendance: 278 for a gate of $6,950
Critical Rating: Decent
Commercial Rating: Good
Fight of the Night: Alex Cole v Callum Henson
KO of the Night: Ramon da Silva Ramos
Submission of the Night: Alex Cole

Popularity + 1.6% to 20%


Nice picks BHK, one away from a perfect record.

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Post Event Analysis

Another event and another $28K loss, the losses seem to be pretty consistent at the moment and my popularity keeps edging up. However some of my fighters are going to start wanting new contracts soon and I'm expecting wage increases.

Year end awards are announced and HILITE claim two awards. Jerry Bogdonovich takes rise of the year, something which surely cements his status as an up and coming star. The second award is the less prestigious worst fight of the year. Congratulations Toby Sorkin and Greg Atteveld.

Finally HILITE aren't the smallest company in the world anymore. Sadly it isn't because we over took anyone but instead it is due to UCFF opening up. Whilst they don't look like direct competition due to the fact they are in Africa they run the same three weight classes as HILITE and will no doubt be snapping up a lot of the available fighters. At least those fighters will be getting experience.

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HILITE Announce - HILITE 7: St Valentines Day Massacre

HILITE return to the Snowflake Civic Centre offering an alternative Valentines Day featuring violence rather than love. The main event sees the much maligned Toby Sorkin (5-0) take on respected veteran Petey Barnum (22-13) for the right to be called the number 1 contender for the HILITE Light Heavyweight Title. Sorkin has a point prove after his awful bout against Greg Atteveld was declared the worst fight of the year for 1998. Or perhaps he doesn’t provided he keeps on winning I’m guessing he doesn’t care if the fans like him. Barnum is a boxer and is coming off a victory at a recent local show. He’ll need to keep this one standing to take victory here.

The Co-main event sees another up and comer taking on a veteran as Sylvester Collins (4-0) takes on Barry Strachan (25-16). Collins is a great physical specimen but still needs to develop his skills. Strachan is a brawler who has never been in great shape and who is going down hill as his career draws to a close. He still has name value though and the fans will be excited to watch this match.

The rest of the card is:

Guillermo Morales (7-1-1) v Zane Wybock (4-2) - Light Heavyweight

Morales was the loser in a fantastic match against Glenn Pimm in his HILITE debut, fantastic matches are all well and good but you also need wins and he’ll be hoping to pick one up against Zane Wybock. Wybock is fighting for his career though as a 2nd loss will likely see him cut.

Delroy Rhodes (6-0) v Chaz Babish (8-3) - Middleweight

Rhodes is undefeated Kick Boxer and he is making his HILITE debut against Chaz Babish. Babish looked good in the first round of the Middleweight Tournament against Nick Detroit before losing to Isaiah Monroe and he represents a step up in class for Rhodes.

Guy Broom (3-0) v Harvey Loeb (6-4) - Heavyweight

Guy Broom is a massive wrestler who has two wins on the independent circuit and makes his HILITE debut against Harvey Loeb. Loeb is on a losing streak and will leave HILITE if he can’t pick up a win here.

Joey Valdez (5-1) v Todd D’Abruzzo (6-1) - Middleweight

Two Boxers face off in a match that will surely be decided standing up. Both fighters have similar builds, similar skills and similar records so this one is too close to call.

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Toby Sorkin (5-0) take on Petey Barnum (22-13)


Sylvester Collins (4-0) takes on Barry Strachan (25-16).

Guillermo Morales (7-1-1) v Zane Wybock (4-2) - Light Heavyweight


Delroy Rhodes (6-0) v Chaz Babish (8-3) - Middleweight

Delroy is a can but he is a can that beats up other cans, so I think he should get the win here.

Guy Broom (3-0) v Harvey Loeb (6-4) - Heavyweight

Joey Valdez (5-1) v Todd D’Abruzzo (6-1) - Middleweight