BFE 44: TUM II 3rd Round preview

Hi my name is Jack Walian AKA Predicted, and I’m here to guide you through the quarter finals of The Ultimate Manager 2, the biggest tournament in MmaTycoon history. In the last round we saw thirty-two fighters turn to sixteen, as they beat their way through to the third round, and now they go to war to earn a spot among the eight. You better stay tuned, because this will get violent.

Onni "Rude Boy" Jokinen (3-0) vs. Masakatsu Sato (3-0)

In his last fight Onni Jokinen was able to show his excellent hand as he walked all over his opponent, Hoshi Hotaru, exposing his weak chin as he knocked Hotaru down and pounded his face in, which earned him his third career victory. Masakatsu Sato has been dominant with his kicks, stopping two of his three victims with his brutal kick to the head. The two are top level strikers in different disciplines, and since neither has fought anyone similar to their opponent, this could highlight any weaknesses in either fighter. Both have a decent ground game, but striking is their bread and butter, and you can put your money on this fight staying on its feet until the end. The chin might play a factor as well, Sato took some heavy head kicks in the first round, but seemed unaffected, if his chin is as good as we are told, Jokinen will not put him to sleep as easily as some of his other opponents. They are both dangerous strikers, with strengths in different parts of the game, it will be interesting if the boxer or kicker will prevail in what should be an all out war.

"Viva" Vinny Vegas (2-0) vs. Alphons "The Cardinal" Draclau

Don’t expect any flashy knockouts in the fight, as two decision grinders lay it all on the line in this interesting fight. Draclau has gotten his victories by taking his opponents down and punching them a couple of times, without really doing much, this strategy has obviously served him well so far, but will it work against Vinny Vegas. Vegas has earned his victories by outscoring his opponents on their feet, not the most exciting strategy in the world, but the reason it works is that Vegas is one of the best strikers in the tournament, and if he is able to keep the fight standing for a prolonged period of time, this fight is his to take. But it’s hard to train your way up to an experts level, and even if Vegas is a decent wrestler, he is not on Draclau’s level. A simple sprawl and poke vs. lay and pray matchup, whoever implements their strategy wins by decision.

Zolar Emelianenko (2-0) vs. Ronny "Rånniæn" Bruvik (1-0)

Having been in the cage a total of 42 seconds, Zolar Emelianenko earned definitely earned his spot when a fighter had to pull out, and the top level striker will get some though competition, as he faces off against Ronny Bruvik, a top level wrestler with drastically improved striking skills, this well honed fighter has a decent chin and ability to deal some devastating damage in the clinch, Emelianenko on the other hand, relies on loading up his hands from the other side of the moon, and throwing them with all his devastating might to the face of whoever stands in front of him, will the knockout artist defeat the well rounded clinch fighter? Only time will tell.

Mark McGonagle (2-0) vs. Kichiro Takaki (2-0)

McGonagle’s strategy is simple, step one, take your opponent down. There is no step two. He is able to simply stay on top of most fighters for three rounds while doing very little to actually end the fight. Takaki however simply haven’t met the right opponent yet, his two prior victims all had skulls crafted in mount doom, proven by his nuclear head kicks that didn’t even phase either opponent, he is a violent kicker who can go far in this tournament, and when facing someone with the lackluster standup abilities of McGonagle, he has every chance in the world. But if he gets taken down Takaki is not on McGonagle’s level and could certainly lose if he spent too much time on his back, but if he unloads with one of his head kicks, this fight could end in a second.

Khalil Zidane (2-0) vs. Taisto "Bad Company" Rakuuna (4-0)

These two fighters are almost identical, if you take away the mohawk, both are dangerous strikers who are constantly improving their skills in different styles becoming true mixed martial artists. They both have serious knockout power, sharing five knockouts between them, and neither fighter has had their chin tested in a fight. Now while his camp wants us to believe that Rakuuna has a medical mutation which made his jaw turn into steel when he was a child, Zidane has some of the heaviest hands in the tournament, but they are both primarily boxers, and whoever takes the W is the one with the superior game plan.

"The Egyptian Zombie" Paha Faarao (2-0) vs. Bruce Bellec (2-0)

Paha Faarao probably earned his nickname by his slow and predictable fighting style. He comes at you and throws a lot of punches, but without any real power behind them he simply scores points while repeatedly hitting his opponent’s nose while waiting for the bell to ring. Bellec on the other hand has some hard hitting kicks that could take down en elephant if he tried to, in his last fight he fought a boxer at the level of Faarao, and completely dominated landing almost every kick he attempted. Faarao is in trouble if Bellec follows the same recipe, and with no true knockout power, the choices are limited for the Egyptian.

Jens "Lil Pulver" Rizer (2-0) vs. "Savage" Spike Spiegel (2-0)

In his two fights, Rizer has been able to dominate using his wrestling background to punch his opponents repeatedly in the clinch, having earned him two TKO victories over though opposition, he might have the alter his game plan slightly, as he takes on the Muay Thai striker, Spike Spiegel. Spiegel showed in his first fight that he is an expert at hugging, and it is questionable weather this would be a smart move to have your hands around this guy for too long, as his brown belt in peace and love, and brown belt in understanding gives him plenty of experience in smothering people with brotherly love. If Spiegel does take Spiegel on in the clinch, he seems to cut easily something that could cost him the fight.

Ikik Ufac (2-0) vs. Alexander "The Tsar" Popov (2-0)

After they both ended their last fight with a KO, the two strikers are coming into this bout with a lot of confidence, and it is well deserved as they have both dominated all their opponents. Coming into the third round it is obvious they are both determined on a standup battle, judging from their BJJ experience they most likely thing a gogoplata is a mountain from the Brazilian jungle somewhere, neither fighter have any business being on the ground, so expect a knockout in this one. Either by a head kick from the Muay Thai specialist Ufac, or from one of Popov’s deadly combinations, the strength of the chin should determine this fight.

SFF 21 Preview

Light heavyweight title fight – Main event: "The Artist" Ash Berry (5-0, 3-0 SFF) vs. Uri "Bloody Nine" Boyka (4-0, 2-0 SFF)

It’s though being in the SFF 205 division, because no matter how many skulls you crack to move up the ladder, there is always Ash Berry at the top waiting to stomp you to the curb. The BJJ black belt is always improving his MMA skills, and has stated he would not mind finally ending a fight using his drastically improved striking abilities. But for now, all his five wins have come by first round submission, this excellent fighter has so far been dominant in the SFF cage, can he keep his position as a top dog when facing Uri Boyka? The short answer is most likely, even if Boyka has developed into a decent fighter, he simply is not on Berry’s level, it seems the decision grinder is in over his head in this fight. Predicted’s prediction: Berry by submission, nuff said.

Reynolds analysis – Co main event: Reigning light heayvweight champion Ash Berry is in action once again as he takes on Uri Boyka. Boyka isn't that much of a skilled fighter and has won by outstriking his opponents. I see Ash Berry taking this one to the ground about 1 minute in to the first round and submitting him in no more than 3 minutes.

Middleweight: "Mr SummerSlam" Denis Chornya (3-0-1, SFF debut) vs. Katten Jansson (2-0, 1-0 SFF)

Coming into the SFF after earning an undefeated record in the regional circuit, and his debut will not be an easy one as he faces off against the high level wrestler Katten Jansson. Now Chornya isn’t lost on the ground, and has two submission victories to his name, but when facing against the specialized ground fighter Jasson, who showed his ability to dominate, both on his feet and on the ground in his last fight, and when facing off against Chornya he will probably avoid a standup, and go to his bread and butter, which is staying on top and raining shots down to his opponents face. Predicted’s prediction: The wrestling specialist Jansson comes in the favorite, but Chornya definitely has a chance, but Jansson could win by TKO or submission.

Reynolds analysis: For the co main event, I also see this being one sided with Katten winning. Dennis can submit people and has also shown signs of knockout power. However, he needs to round out his skills more to avoid the takedowns of Katten. I see Katten taking this via unanimous decision.

Superheavyweight: Zane "Zebra" Zidane (2-2, 1-2 SFF) vs. Wilhelm Stongarm (7-5, SFF debut)

A veteran of the Helsinki MMA scene, Wilhelm Stongarm has had varying success in his career, now the well rounded fighter is set to face off against submission fighter Zane Zidane. Stongharm clearly has more options as he is both a decent striker and ground fighter, with two knockouts and two submissions to his credit, he has shown he is able to win the fight in more than one way, Zidane however is currently purely a submission fighter, with both of his wins coming by submission he has few options aside from grappling, this wills urely play into Stongarm’s hands as this fight is up for the taking if he stays on his feet. Predicted’s prediction: Stongarm has such a wrestling advantage he will not be troubled in this fight as he should comfortably win by KO.

Middleweight: Toni "The Reaper" Ricester (3-3, 2-3 SFF) vs. Jerry Fitzgerald (1-0, 1-0 SFF)

Time has taken its toll on the first SFF middleweight champion, Toni Ricester, as he turned his winning and undefeated ways into a three fight losing streak, and when facing off against ground fighter Jerry Fitzgerald, Ricester has a good chance at turning his career around. Since they’re both submission fighters, the more experienced, and arguably skilled Ricester is at a clear advantage in all areas, and should be able to take Fitzgerald down at will, and once on the ground he is still the superior and should have no problems earning a much needed victory in this fight. Predicted’s prediction: Ricester by submission.

Heavyweight: Noah Gregory (12-6-1, SFF debut) vs. "Terminator" Slade Wilson (6-4, SFF debut)

These two veterans are quite similar, as they are both primarily grapplers with thirteen submission victories between them and both being brown belts in BJJ, their ground skills could well cancel neutralize each other, earning the guy with better standup the victory in this fight, and even if their record seems dissimilar, Wilson has fought some of the top competition in Montreal and is no joke neither on the feet nor on the ground. Gregory has close to no striking ability, and relies on his wrestling and Jiu Jitsu to win his fights for him, but against a better wrestler and striker he can come in short if he cannot get a takedown when he needs it. Predicted’s prediction: Slade Wilson will use his striking to either set up a takedown and stay on top, or to keep the fight out of Gregory’s element, either way I foresee him winning by a decision.

HBCC 53 : Mincey Little Balls

Hi again, my name is Jack Walian AKA predicted and I'm here to preview the upcoming Hell's Balls Combat Championships card HBCC 53 : Mincey Little Balls and will as always supply my precise and unmatched predictions.

Lightweight title fight – Main event: Pedro "Gonna Be Somebody" Rua (9-0, 6-0 HBCC) vs. Dolph "He-Man" Fredriksson (7-1, 5-1 HBCC)

Coming into the sports of MMA as a brawler looking for to make a living, Pedro Rua has certainly made a name for himself after steamrolling every opponent put in front of him, with his well rounded striking skills, and ever improving ground game the undefeated warrior has added a nice list of victims to his growing record, and even if he has ended most of his fights on his feet, Rua also has a submission win on his record and is no joke there either. The older Dolph Fredriksson is a more specialized fighter than his opponent, focusing mainly on his hands and chin to plow through his opponent with his “hit first, ask questions later”-mentality, he has established a huge following in Amsterdam and will most likely be the crowd favorite in this fight. The outcome of the fight will be determined on who is able to dictate the pace of the fight, Rua will look to stay on the outside, sniping with his devastating kicks, while Fredriksson will push the pace landing his trademarked and patented dangerous punches looking for another knockout to add to his record. Predicted’s prediction: While it’s hard to call a fight like this, the well roundedness of Rua gives him more tools to win the fight, and even if Fredriksson has jaws of steel, he still has to go five rounds with Rua, who has seen decision victories before. Pedro Rua will win by decision.

Middleweight – Co main event: Ground "n" Pound (8-4, HBCC debut) vs. "Sir" Isaac Newton (5-1, 1-0 HBCC)

Coming into the HBCC on a five fight winning streak, the former Vegas FC champion Ground “n” Pound faces a tough challenge against the up and coming wrestler, Isaac Newton. After his loss against Keast Kannegaard, Newton has been on fire, and has only let his last two opponents survive for a combined time of three minutes, the wrestler has shown that his skills are always improving, and that when he gets you down, you are in for a world of hurt. Pound is a well rounded fighter, with both decent standup and ground skills, Pound clearly has the edge on the feet, as he has four knockouts to his name we know he can end the fight quickly and violently, but definitely cannot hang with Newton in a ground battle. As mentioned Newton has the edge on the ground, and his key to victory is bypassing the sprawl of Pound as quickly as possible, and with a superior wrestling base he should be able to do so. Predicted’s prediction: Even if Pound is on a tear, he has never faced anyone with a wrestling pedigree to match Newton, and because of this I think Newton will win comfortably via TKO.

Featherweight: Chris Snorodecki (4-0, HBCC debut) vs. Tosta Oikooseks (4-0, HBCC debut)

These two fighters has had quite similar careers up until this point, they have both accumulated four quick finishes, both having three victories in the first round, the two fighters have shown that they are experts at what they do, but when a submission expert fights a knockout artist, it becomes a battle of desperation for Oikooseks, as he has virtually no striking abilities, his only hope is to get the takedown quickly, as the BJJ brown belt should be able to easily squeeze out a submission from his American opponent. It is not long since Snorodecki earned his blue belt in BJJ, so the former Sigma champion is clearly outgunned on the feet, and has surely worked hard on his wrestling and ground game to avoid getting taken down and submitted. Predicted’s prediction: Every round starts with both fighters standing, and this will be the key to victory for Snorodecki as he will win by KO.

Heavyweight: “The Slayer" Vinnie Collins (5-1, 4-1 HBCC) vs. "Union" Jack Chapman (7-1, 4-1 HBCC)

In their first encounter, Vinnie Collins got an early stoppage as he clinched up, using his superior Muay Thai and wrestling to his advantage, and when landing some particularly vicious elbows he cut Chapman like a schizophrenic barber forcing the referee to end the fight saving Chapman a couple of hours on the operating table for sure. This time he looks to avenge his first and only career loss as the top level striker takes on the world class grappler in Vinnie Collins. Collins’ wrestling is only half a level under the top level fighters, and combined with an improving standup arsenal, this product of the Finnish Private Academy is on the cusp of becoming one of the best heavyweights in the HBCC division. Jack Chapman has always been primarily a boxer, and all his victories except his last, was stopped in either the first or second round, but he is not as well rounded as his opponent and must avoid the clinch at all costs. Predicted’s prediction: Collins is simply too good in the clinch and will win by TKO.

Heavyweight: Illidan "The Betrayer" Stormrage (4-4, 0-1 HBCC) vs. Dave St Pierre (7-5, 1-3 HBCC)

In their last fight, the submission expert Dave St Pierre was able to pull guard early in the fight, and once on the ground Stormrage didn’t seem to understand what trouble he was in, as he was more than happy to play the ground game with Pierre, who had five career submissions at the time. Time would tell that this was a foolish move as Pierre didn’t have to be asked twice when the opening for an armbar opened itself. He grabbed the arm and forced Stormrage to tap under a minute into the first round. Now Stormrage is given a rematch, but you have to wonder what his gameplan will be coming into the fight, he is primarily a wrestler who likes to stay on top and rain down punches, and as demonstrated in their last fight, Pierre can win the fight off his back. Stormrage has had nearly two months to prepare for this fight, and it will be interesting to see what he can pull out of his sleeve to prove their last fight was just a fluke. Predicted’s prediction: The two fighters are ground fighters with different specialties, Stormrage likes to stay on top and pound your face in, while Pierre enjoys making his opponents tap, as demonstrated in their last fight Pierre is more than able to submit Pierre and I don’t see this fight ending differently.

Light heavyweight: Tyrone "Choker" Edwards (7-6, 4-4 HBCC) vs. Al "The Gate Keeper " Capone (5-2, 2-2 HBCC)

Being one of the most well rounded individuals in the Light heavyweight divisions, Al Capone is able to take his opponents out of their element and exploit their weak spots. Against Tyrone Edwards he will most likely try to use his world class stand up skills to avoid risking a ground fight against his opponent. Even if they are both ground fighters, Edwards is a specialized fighter with five submission victories, and against Capone’s two, it is obvious Capone would rather deal damage on his feet than on the ground. Edwards needs to bypass the wrestling and standup of Capone, as he is nowhere near the well roundedness of his opponent, he has to get the fight down, the sooner the better, with four TKO losses he has to avoid taking too many shots to the face in the process of getting a takedown. Predicted’s prediction: Capone is simply too good in this fight and will win by KO or TKO.

Middleweight: alistair "Demolition Man" overeem (6-2, 6-2 HBCC) vs. Rex "Maelstrom" Apollo (5-3, 4-3 HBCC)

Both these fighter had their career paths dramatically altered after losing to Marcus Ferrari, and they are both hungry to get back to their winning ways. Overeem has been labeled a KO machine after ending all his victories via knockout, the excellent striker is clearly a dangerous opponent for anyone stepping in front of him in the cage. Apollo is a more well versed fighter, who has shown that he is able to use his wrestling to both take the fight down, and deal damage from the clinch, in this fight however, trying to knock Overeem out would be a venture that would most likely end on the hospital bed, instead the BJJ brown belt will most likely try to take the fight down to the ground, getting a hold of an limb or neck and taking the W via submission. Predicted’s prediction: Overem will most likely try to time a counter for when Apollo shoots in for the inevitable takedown, if he lands (which I think he will) he will win by KO.

Middleweight: Marcus "Moto Boy" Ferrari (10-1-1, 3-1-1 HBCC) Raimo "Raiminho Correiho" Posti (3-0, HBCC debut)

Coming up from the Hell’s Balls Purgery, Raimo Posti is not getting an easy debut in the big leagues when he faces off against the dangerous HBCC veteran and Muay Thai expert Marcus Ferrari. Ferrari is well known for his kicks of destruction, and will use them to take away the spring in Posti’s step. Posti has shown his well developed ground game, ending all his fights early in either the first or second round, he has two submissions and one TKO victory the BJJ purple belt has the tools to beat Ferrari, who has never faced a wrestler at his level. Ferrari’s only loss also came to the wrestler RIP Evan Tanner, so Posti clearly has a chance, IF he gets the fight to the ground. Predicted’s prediction: I think Raimo could be able to win this once, granted that he is able to take Ferrari down before his legs are destroyed.

Lightweight: Ibbe "The Ferret" Ribbler (9-3, 2-1 HBCC) vs. Romano "Redz" S (6-2, 3-1 HBCC)

If there is one thing this fight has, then its contrasts, Ibbe Ribbler is a ground fighter with a brown belt in BJJ and four submissions to his credit, he has a decent wrestling pedigree and has in the past been seen making people quit from strikes as well. His opponent Romano S has clearly taken the republican highroad and not trained BJJ, most likely to avoid having a man between your legs for a longer period of time. But when you’re competing in MMA, not having any ground game could prove dangerous when facing a submission specialist, but Romano has been able to steer clear of any prolonged ground fighting, and in most of his career has been able to use his world class Muay Thai to beat his opponents up in the clinch. Predicted’s prediction: Ribbler is too strong on the ground and will when he gets a takedown take one of Romano’s limbs home.

Lightweight: "Needlenose" Ned Ryerson (8-2, 1-1 HBCC) vs. Roll Fizzlebeef (9-0, 3-0 HBCC)

After taking several months off to improve himself, the former HBCC champion, Roll Fizzlebeef returns to the HBCC cage to take on Ned Ryerson. The BJJ black belt Fizzlebeef is as dangerous as they come on the ground. And having improved his standup skills he is not to be taken lightly on his feet either. Ryerson has his hands full with his upcoming opponent as the kick boxer’s sprawl will be the centre of attention in this fight, if he is able to sprawl for long enough to land one of his head kicks of doom he can win the fight, but if taken down he could do himself a favor and tap once on his back, as there is no way Fizzlebeef will leave without a submission victory. Predicted’s prediction: Fizzlebeef is such a strong ground fighter it’s unlikely the fight will stay on its feet for long, Roll Fizzlebeef via decision.

CWFL Lawson v Fuschini

Hi, my name is Jack Walian, and I’m here to bring you the official preview of Cage Wars Steel Penn’s supercard, Lawson v Fuschini, where three titles are on the line, and twenty warriors step into the cage with every intent to hurt their opponents.

LHW Title fight – Main event: Jerry "IPPON" Lawson (6-0, 4-0 CWFL) vs. "Don" Alessio Fuschini (14-5, 1-0 CWFL)

The veteran Alessio Fuschini was brought from the Japanese MMA-scene to Hilo to be a future title contender, and when he dominated his first fight recording his eleventh win by KO or TKO, the management thought that this KO machine was ready to fight the champion. Jerry Lawson is primarily a submission fighter, he has a brown belt in BJJ and has recorded five of his six wins by way of submission, this fighter knows every point in your body where he can exert pain and he is not afraid to use them. Lawson’s chin was never really tested until recently, when he fought the heavy handed Alexander Karellin in a fight where he received many devastating blows to the head before finally getting the tap. But one can speculate that Fuschini has a different type of KO power, and if he is allowed to continuously punch Lawson in the face, this fight might end in a brutal fashion. Predicted’s prediction: On the feet Fuschini has the clear advantage, but on the ground he is clearly threatened by the bone cracking submissions of Lawson, so this fight will come down to wrestling, and who is able to dictate the pace of the fight, but I think that the undefeated champion might be in over his head, and will lose by a second round TKO.

HW – Co Main Event: James "The Machine" Mcpeeny (9-4, 4-0 CWFL) vs. Kamehameha "King" Kalua (8-6, 1-0 CWFL)

After starting his career with four losses in his first six fights, James Mcpeeny trained diligently on his Muay Thai, and it paid off as he is now on a tear having wrecked up seven wins in a row using his vicious elbows and knees from the clinch to gut anyone who steps in the cage with him like a pig. Kamehameha Kalua who started his career as a well rounded fighter, has kept the well roundedness as his finishing ration is dead even between four submissions and four TKO’s, he is a dangerous boxer and knows how to submit people when on the ground, so Mcpeeny cannot feel safe wherever the fight takes place. Predicted’s prediction: While Kalua has hands of steel and a good BJJ background, Mcpeeny’s ability to beat up his opponents in the clinch will most likely overwhelm him, Mcpeeny by decision.

SHW Title fight: Edmond "Fujinoyama" Honda (6-1, 2-0 CWFL) vs. Jon "Chamber" Starsmore (9-2, 7-1 CWFL)

In his last fight, Honda travelled to the faraway lands of New York to battle the DFC champion, Sue Carter. Unfortunately Honda was handed the first loss of his career, and now the popular CWFL champion is making his long-awaited return to the CWFL cage, two months after his loss. His opponent, Joe Starsmore seems to be one of the heaviest hitters in the game, proven by his record of nine wins of them all being knockouts, and all ending in the first round, Honda will not want anything to do with Starsmore’s sledgehammers and will probably go to his area of expertise, the wrestling. Having finished all his wins on the ground, and being a top level wrestler, Honda clearly has an advantage over the far more one dimensional Starsmore seems to be in trouble, and if he isn’t able to connect with one of his punches early, he will be grinded to a pulp by the CWFL champion. Predicted’s prediction: Being unable to mount any wrestling base in comparison to Honda, Starsmore’s only hope is to connect with his one big right hand, but I don’t think he will be able to before getting taken down, which is why I’m going with Honda by TKO.

LHW: malu "The Coconut Kid" Munoz (4-1, 1-0 CWFLF) vs. Karpo Karelin (6-3, 2-2 CWFL)

Being a well rounded fighter, Malu Munoz is able to take his opponents out of their game, and use his skills in other areas to usually grind out a decision, but against the wrestler Karelin, but if Karelin chooses to take the fight down, Munoz has a better BJJ base and if he applies it correctly, he could score a submission, or use it to get the fight back up to where he has the advantage. If the fight stays standing Munoz has all the tools in the world to win the fight, he has better boxing and Muay Thai and is more than able to put Karelin away. Predicted’s prediction: Munoz will be able to get back to his feet if taken down pretty easily, and this will, in my opinion decide the fight, Munoz by KO.

HW: Warwick "Warmachine" Wolverton (3-2, 2-2 CWFL) vs. Jafar Al Shakir (2-1, 2-1 CWFL)

In a battle between two wrestlers it seem that Warwick Wolverton might be in trouble, as Al Shaki claims a better wrestling base he should be able to dictate the pace of the fight, and with better standup he has all the tools to win the fight. On the ground the two fighters are relatively equal, Wolverton has shown he is able to put you to sleep by chokes and punches and if he gets on top of you, you’re in trouble, Al Shakir uses his BJJ to set up strikes to either grind his opponents down, winning him his fights by decision or TKO. Predicted’s prediction: Al Shakir by decision due to his superior wrestling and standup.

HW: Tyler "The Destroyer" Hendrix (6-3, 3-3 CWFL) vs. Frank Smeer (11-8, 3-3 CWFL)

In a battle between two former champions, the knockout machine, Tyler Hendrix promises a bloodbath in the ring when he faces of against the BJJ brown belt, Frank Smeer. Hendrix is a great boxer, and Smeer will not want to stand too long with him, as his chin is subpar at best, as his record shows, he has been knocked out five times in his career, and against someone with only knockouts on his record, the submission fighter is surely desperate to get the fight down. But he might be out of luck, as the boxer Hendrix has a decent sprawl and if he is able to stay on the outside for long enough, doctors will surely be examining Smeer for a concussion not too long after he connects. Predicted’s prediction: Hendrix has such wicked knockout power that he will surely connect properly at one point in the fight.

LW Title fight: Toki "The Empire" Wartooth (7-4, 5-1 CWFL) vs. Da "Sexy" Cougar (12-6, 3-1 CWFL)

Having established his reputation as a finisher, with five knockouts and two submissions, the Norwegian Toki Wartooth is currently on a four fight winning streak coming into this fight, his last loss was to Da Cougar over the CWFL belt and now he finally earned his rematch against the champion. They are both well rounded individuals, but Wartooth seems to have the advantage both on the feet and on the ground. Cougar has the experience advantage, how it plays out is yet to be seen, but Wartooth has all the skills to win this fight. Predicted’s prediction: Wartooth will probably avoid standing with Cougar as he is a decent boxer, but if Wartooth either takes the fight down or grabs a hold of Cougar and clinches up he will win by either submission or TKO.

MW: Tom "Kong" Watson (8-5, 1-0 CWFL) vs. "The Nightmare" Freddy Krueger (4-2, 1-2 CWFL)

Even though Watson is a skilled fighter, he often seems unable to finish his fights, but his ability to grind his opponents down in the clinch and on the ground has earned him eight victories in his quite unstable career, now he is fighting up and comer Freddy Krueger, Krueger is a fighter who primarily enjoys spending his time on the ground, and has shown he is willing to pull guard to get it, something that Watson will look to avoid, as Krueger has won two of his fights via submissions from the bottom. Predicted’s prediction: If Krueger is able to get a takedown, he might win, but it seems that Watson’s wrestling and Muay Thai should be an counter to this, Watson by decision.

SHW: "The Leader" Gengis Khan (3-0, 3-0 CWFL) vs. Reefer Manic (1-0, CWFL debut)

Gengis Khan is a great wrestler, and should have no problem taking Manic down in this fight where, judging by his former fights, he is able to land some vicious ground and pound. Manic is a skilled standup fighter, but when facing such an amazing wrestler he is in trouble, his only hope is really that every fight takes place on its feet, and there is always the chance to score a one shot knockout. Predicted’s prediction: Gengis Khan’s wrestling is too good for Manic to handle, Khan by TKO.

SHW: "Jagged" Lee Fluent (1-0, CWFL debut) vs. Iluv "The killa" bubies (1-2, 0-1 CWFL)

If the BJJ purple belt Bubies is able to get the fight down, he will win for sure, as Lee Fluent is less than awful on the ground. But on the feet Fluent is quite an adept striker, and if the fight stays on its feet he will surely grind out another victory. Predicted’s prediction: Bubies will probably get a takedown or be able to pull guard at one point in the fight, and from there he will win by submission since on the ground, Fluent is like a fish on a bicycle.