The fights were part of Saturday night's 15-bout X-1 World Events mixed martial arts card that actually ended early Sunday morning at Blaisdell Arena.

The long-awaited rematch between Hilo's Ross Ebanez and Kalihi's Mark Moreno that preceded the Vitale bout ended in controversy and chaos.

With under two minutes left in the second of three scheduled rounds, referee George Adkins attempted to break Ebanez and Moreno, who were at the edge of the ring, and restart them standing.

The pair unlocked grips, but as Ebanez was moving inward, Moreno struck him with a right hand to the jaw.

Ebanez suffered a stinger and could not bite down on his mouthpiece. According to Adkins, the doctor ruled Ebanez could not continue as a result and the fight was rules a no contest.

As Ebanez lay on the canvas near his infuriated corner, Moreno approached Ebanez's corner, which took offense.

An estimated 25 people — mostly backing Ebanez or Moreno — entered the ring or stood on the outside of the ropes. Security and police officers helped clear the ring and no punches were thrown.

Moreno's X-1 Welterweight Championship belt was not on the line and his status as champion is not affected, X-1 promoter Mike Miller confirmed.

Vitale (23-7) caught Renaud (3-3) with a straight right hand that sent him to the canvas and the referee immediately called the contest.

Brazil's Marcelo Tigre defeated Vernon White in the other co-main event. White was forced to forfeit at the 3:26 mark in the first round because of a hand injury.

In other bouts:

Rob Hesia def. Brennan Kamaka, TKO, 3:35, first round

Tait Fletcher def. Augie Padeken, split decision (three rounds)

Brenton Wolff def. Bu Nahiwawa, TKO, 2:36, first round

Brandon Wolff def. Shu Nahiwawa, TKO, 3:02, first round

Deutsch Pu'u def. Wesley "Cabbage" Correira, forfeit (failed physical)

8-man Open Tournament

Quarterfinals

Michael Brightmon def. Cory Gifford, unanimous decision

Derek Thornton def. Robin Clark, choke submission, 3:22, first round

Chris Bernard def. Kimo Lani, forfeit, 3:57, first round

Maui Wolfgramm def. Andre Shaolin, unanimous decision (two rounds)

Wolfgramm unable to continue due to injury, Shaolin advances

Semifinals

Brightmon def. Thornton, unanimous decision (two rounds)

Shaolin def. Bernard, choke submission, 4:00, first round

Final

Brightmon def. Shaolin, unanimous decision