Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Haha that what I'm doing mate making sure he wins and losses when you say the other pal haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Apparently that's what you're doing man, but I'll wise up to your pattern and will predict at least 2 fights in a row correctly...I hope haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Haha good luck top write up again pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks, and good luck to you too man haha Thanks for the write-up props, I appreciate it as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Its hard to make correct predictions I ll have a go for next event tomorrow mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yeah do a bounty to see if someone can get them all right give 100k get the smack talk going ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I've seen some organizations offer 100k if people can predict every fight correctly, especially if they don't have a betting company associated with them. That's definitely nice motivation, along with an increase in smack talk, especially if someone nails it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ok I ll look I to it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 ASCENSION 86 LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLOSSUSEUM ATTENDANCE: 93,607 Hello Los Angeles, the City of Angels, where folks are getting ready for the Clippers and Lakers to begin their basketball seasons, the sun is shining, visitors are snapping pictures, and the wild MMA fans are already lined up to buy tickets! They have very good reason to buy these tickets too because another great night of Ascension action is in store! So without further ado, let’s get down to business! LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: BARRY ALLEN (23-3-1) of the DIRTY OLD COCKSMEN versus MIGUEL “EL CONQUISTADOR” CAMACHO (19-4) of THE GOONIES All right folks, right off the bat we have two excellent warriors who will battle for the Light Heavyweight Championship! I must admit that I’m very surprised Camacho hasn’t held a title in his career as of yet, so his motivation to finally break that onus is very high! He has one hell of a challenge in trying to take the title from Allen’s hands because Allen is undoubtedly one of the best in the business! Allen is a well-balanced fighter who can get it done standing or on the ground, and therein lies the challenge for Camacho! Allen can either turn up the aggression and go for the knockout, or he can frustrate his opponent by being very patient, taking the fight to the ground, and controlling the action there while the opponent makes mistakes out of frustration. If Allen establishes the ground game early, this could be a very long and irritating night for Camacho. Camacho, on the other hand, plans on taking the belt from Allen then his hands of stone will have to do the taking! Camacho’s approach to fights is quite simple: he either knocks the opponent the hell out or he gets knocked the hell out! Look at his record and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. He has one speed, one angle, one result. Allen’s striking defense and agility will have to be on point if he’s going to withstand the powerful punches and high level of aggression from Camacho. Camacho may keep in mind that the champ will try counter-takedowns to get this fight to the ground but honestly, I think Camacho doesn’t care because he throws caution to the wind and goes for the lights out. The crowd loves him for that! Prediction: I think Allen will be able to prevent his jaw from being dislocated by Camacho’s devastating punching power long enough to drag this fight to the ground where Camacho’s fists aren’t quite as deadly, especially if he’s busy wriggling around on the ground, trying to control Allen on the ground. Allen by Unanimous Decision HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: JAMIE “THE WRECKING BALL” ANDERTON (30-10-1) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN versus TARMO “DESTINATION DARKNESS” HOVI (16-5-1) of THE CONSORTIUM There’s nothing like back-to-back championship battles, and the two fighters for the Heavyweight Championship definitely bring a lot of explosive ability to the cage! The champ brings quite a sizeable weight advantage to this fight and he has the experience to know how to use it. Anderton is very similar to Camacho in terms of very similar approaches to battle: Knock out or get knocked out. The results have worked in his favor because he’s won more fights than he’s lost plus being a champion is what it’s about. Hovi has earned a good deal of success by taking his opponent’s to the mat, methodically positioning himself into a dominant position, then grounding-and-pounding his opponent’s into submission or unconsciousness! Anderton has shown that he doesn’t like to get taken to the mat, so his takedown defense will have to be in its top form, because if not, this will mean a world of trouble for him. Hovi will be able to protect himself from Anderton’s dynamite-loaded fists while frustrating him at the same time. Prediction: I have the feeling that Hovi will be able to drag this fight to the ground early by staying light on his feet and relying upon the agility and speed advantage he appears to have in this fight. On a side not, I wonder if the announcer will say, “Miiiiiiiissssssssstttteeeeeeeeeerrrrrrr Aaaaaaaannnnnnnndddeeeerrrrrrrttttttttooooooonnnnnnnnn!!” Oh come on, I know all of you watch the WWE, or saw WCW or Impact Wrestling, and you know Mr. Anderson. Hovi by TKO (Strikes) in the 2nd Round LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: DRAGON WARFIST (16-8-2) of THE BROKEN HALO PRIDE versus ALMU TANTOR (28-9) of the FINNFIGHTERS Though Tantor is shorter and lighter, his in-cage experience more than makes up for the physical disadvantages he faces in this confrontation! Tantor is another fighter who very much favors turning the lights out on his opponent, and of course the crazy Ascension fans very much like him for the fact he likes to rock faces and jaws with his fists. His measured aggression will be a key facet for him against Warfist, so look for Tantor to wait for the one opening he tries to position himself for and bam, he’ll explode into action. Warfist, the man with the full name that I personally like because it sounds like a kick ass Dungeons & Dragons character in my opinion, freely admits that his learning speed is about the same as two very elderly people humping but hey, that’s the way it is sometimes! He recently had a 5 fight winning streak snapped by Barry Allen earlier this month so look for him to be motivated by wanting to begin a new win streak, plus the purple-headed combatant wants to prove he can withstand Tantor’s sledgehammer hands to pull out this victory. Prediction: I feel that the combination of Tantor’s obliterating punches and experience will be too difficult for Warfist to overcome, though as I said, I do like Warfist’s name a lot. Tantor by KO in the 2nd Round WELTERWEIGHT BATTLE: “BAD” BOY BUBBY (28-13-2) of TEAM CONQUER versus KISUKE URAHARA (14-9-2) of THE DEVIL’S REJECTS Again I’m surprised that neither of these warriors has worn a title in light of their accomplishments, but this fight may very well present them an opportunity to move up in the rankings to earn a shot at a title! Bubby will enjoy the experience advantage in this fight against the two years-younger warrior, and that will be of benefit, plus, obviously, he’s a highly skilled fighter who can handle himself in diverse situations. He’s not hesitant to be very aggressive and isn’t afraid of trading strikes with the best of them. Urahara has hit a nice bit of momentum for himself, earning a 5 fight winning streak, and having that confidence against a very capable veteran like Bubby can only be of help! Since he has the weight advantage over Bubby, look for Urahara to try and take Bubby to the mat as quickly as possible in hopes he can use that weight advantage to control him long enough to systematically land some ground-and-pound while potentially setting up for attempted submissions. Prediction: I think Bubby’s skills in the standup will enable him to prevent the takedown attempts from Urahara and if he feels Urahara is getting close to landing said takedowns, Bubby can lock him into a clinch to control him while using his excellent skills to land vital points on the judges’ cards. Bubby by Majority Decision HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: THIAGO “FIOTE” TAVARES (17-7) of the STEEL PENN ALLIANCE versus “THE GOLDEN BEAR” JACK NICKLAUS (38-8) of THE CONSORTIUM Nicklaus is a fighter who likes to do just that, fight! He has been in the cage many times so he has seen and done most everything, whether or not he came out on top as a result. Nicklaus also very much likes to end fights and do so quite aggressively. He’s had a definite back-and-forth flow to his fights as of late where he dominates one fight then gets dominated the next, but that’s the world of MMA quite honestly. Thiago’s mantra is pure aggression and overwhelming his opponents, and he’s had a very good degree of success doing so! Very much like Nicklaus, Tavares is willing to throw caution to the wind for the chance of smashing an opponent’s skull, so look for nothing else from Tavares except equal aggression to that of Nicklaus. This is definitely the type of fight the crowd will eat up because someone is going night-night in this battle! Prediction: I’ll go with youth over experience in this fight, plus I think Tavares’ fists carry a bit more boom in them than Nicklaus’ fists. Tavares by KO in the 2nd Round FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: VEVRIN BETLACH (47-23-1) of VALHALLA versus LESTER GREEN (24-13-12) of VENDETTA Another heavily battle-tested veteran steps into the cage in the form of Betlach, who is nearing the end of his career by the appearance of things. Moe Lester recently snapped his 3 fight win streak and this unexpectedly has affected Betlach a bit more than one would expect from a veteran. He just doesn’t currently look like a highly motivated fighter and that could spell trouble. The majority of recent battles have been decision results so he’ll look to try and control Green in this matchup. Green rides a 3 fight win streak and that impressive red belt in BJJ will definitely come in handy against Betlach! Yes, the veteran fighter has been involved in numerous ground battles, but that doesn’t mean Green isn’t dangerous on the ground nonetheless, and more than likely that’s where this fight ends up. Green can nullify the height advantage Betlach has plus use his weight advantage on the ground where his very capable BJJ skills will kick in. Prediction: It’s hard to go against a younger, more skilled BJJ practitioner in this battle, so Green gets my nod. Green by Submission in the 3rd Round MIDDLEWEIGHT BATTLE: YOSSI “THE ACCOUNTANT” AVITAN (27-6) of THE LEGION OF PAIN versus “MR. SENSATIONAL” TACO BUENO (18-10) of LORDS OF WAR “Good Taco” steps into this battle with the height and weight disadvantage, but that suits him just fine because he’ll do his best to drag the number-crunching warrior to the ground! If and when Bueno is able to take this fight to the ground, look for him to throw in a mixture of ground-and-pound with submission attempts in hopes he can catch Avitan off-guard long enough to lock him into a very painful situation he has no choice but to submit to. Avitan has had a recent string of decision battles, but don’t think he doesn’t possess the ability to crack Bueno with a jaw-snapping punch if the opportunity is there! As evidenced early in his career, Avitan enjoyed rocking his opponents with massive and nasty punches as much as he enjoys performing mathematical calculations. Look for Avitan to keep this fight on its feet as best as possible so he can utilize his punching range and solid footwork. Prediction: I’ll have to go with the veteran in this fight, plus I believe his fists still pack enough of a whallop to keep Bueno from taking this fight to the ground. Avitan by KO in the 3rd Round LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: “BANG?” BANG BANG (36-19) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus IVAN “THE DRAGON” LAVRONENKO (30-13-3) of ACME – ST. PETERSBURG It’s rare for a veteran of numerous battles such as Lavronenko has to basically so to hell with learning a particular skill set, but that’s what he’s done and shown over the course of his long career concerning Muay Thai! He reminds me of that guy Big Bear in Ong Bak who said, “F%*$ Muay Thai!” then proceeded to get torn up by Muay Thai. It seems Lavronenko is hell bent on making his opponents submit to either ground-and-pound or submission, so hey, that’s what he believes and that’s what he practices. Bang squared, or Bang to the 2nd power, definitely has a name that makes you think porn star to yourself, but he’s a banger in the cage, that’s a definite! Bang absolutely likes to try and pummel his opponent’s minds into mush, so don’t expect anything short of that approach in this fight, especially since he knows Lavronenko wants to take this fight to the ground and get nasty down there…but not that way! Come on folks, get your minds out of the gutter! Prediction: I think the serious lack of Muay Thai, coupled with the fact that Bang is taller, heavier, and has a penchant of ending fights quickly, will enable him to keep Lavronenko from dragging him to the mat. Bang by KO in the 2nd Round FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: “CHINESE ZOMBIE” FEI YUE (19-10) of THE EVIL EMPIRE versus “THE SHEPHERD” MELEKH DAVID (23-15-1) of the STEEL PENN ALLIANCE David has a considerable height advantage in this confrontation so look for him to use that immediately as he feels his way out against Yue. Of course, being a veteran of the cage and a former Champion, David knows that Yue will look to try and use the height and weight advantage David has against him by taking this fight to the ground. David is capable on the ground, no doubt, but Yue may have a bit of an advantage due to his smaller stature and equal black belt BJJ ability to David’s. Yue will have to stick-and-move or try to counter-takedown the much taller David if he’s going to have any good opportunity to bring him to the ground where Yue can go to work in the ground positioning battle! Yue has struggled recently and has lost the last 2 outings, so I’m not surprised he didn’t look to pumped up for this fight. If he can boost his confidence and morale before facing David then he’ll have a better chance in my opinion. If that doesn’t occur then I think he’ll be even more frustrated by David’s reach advantage. Prediction: I think David’s height and reach advantage are too much to overcome for the Chinese Walking Dead fighter. David by Unanimous Decision WELTERWEIGHT BATTLE: “SIR CIMOZA THE CRAZY” IVAN TUNJIC (22-15) verus TRAVIS BICKLE (28-13-2) of THE CONSORTIUM Bickle has a sizeable weight advantage over Tunjic for this aggressive affair and I fully expect him to utilize that advantage in the clinch! Bickle should be able to control Tunjic in the clinch while methodically landing punches and softening up the smaller warrior for further damage as time wears on in this fight. Bickle is also frustrated by his 4 fight losing streak so look for his level of aggression to be quite high as he attempts to establish the momentum early. Tunjic will have to be sharp with his strikes while maintaining a high level of strike defense if he wants to try and work in closely to Bickle to take him down to the ground! Due to the major weight advantage Bickle has, Tunjic will have to go into his wrestling back of tricks to look for a throw to the ground because direct attempts for takedowns will be quite difficult with that extra weight he has to deal with. Tunjic has also struggled recently and the last 3 fights have not ended well for him. Pride is on the line for both of these men as they both attempt to snap a losing streak, so that’s added incentive for both as well. Prediction: I think Bickle will be able to lean that weight against Tunjic in the clinch, enabling Bickle to control the fight there, keep himself fresher longer, and will be able to land punches as Tunjic has struggled to protect himself from punching damage. Bickle by Unanimous Decision All right you crazy kids, that’s my time and that’s the conclusion of this preview. I very much appreciate you joining me for another Ascension rundown of events and I know this night of battles will be both intriguing and brutal! Let’s see how I do with my predictions and you can compare your predictions to mine to see how much better, or worse, you did. Take care, be well, and I’ll see you at the fights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Another class read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 As always I appreciate your compliments potter09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Good job YellaDragon. Why you got 'of ' in your write ups? Not sure if it's relevant unless it's an alliance tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Its just more info I quite Like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Markyosullivan, I include the alliance affiliation for fighters, if they have one, because previous orgs I've written for have had managers who liked to see that included in the write-ups. There are times when a particular Alliance will have a lot of fighters on the same card and there's pride in that, along with inter-Alliance friendly bets, bragging rights, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Nice answer lol not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Not very good with predictions this week I meant to say lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yes, I got beat down big time on my predictions, on man lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Lol its impossible mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 ASCENSION 88 LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLOSSUSEUM ATTENDANCE: 93,607 Hello Los Angeles, the City of Angels, where Laker fans are rather upset, Clipper fans are adjusting to the new owner, Fall TV shows are either thriving or are already axed, and visitors stop by all the tourist spots and take in the sights! This is Furious Styles live at the Colossuseum where some dedicated fans are already camped out in line to buy tickets for this event. So, without further ado, let’s get down to business! SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: “THE AXMAN” BUSTER GRIMES (37-12) of CAVEMEN ASSASSINS CULT versus ARVYDAS SABONIS (31-14) of THE BROKEN HALO PRIDE What a way to begin an exciting night of action with two behemoths of the Super Heavyweight Division locking horns for the Super Heavyweight Championship! The defending champion, Grimes, steps into the cage in a rebound battle from October 5th, where Grimes was able to overcome Sabonis with punching power and finished the fight in the 1st Round, which was shocking for many! Although Grimes is shorter and lighter, his punching power more than makes up for his lack of size in this battle, and Sabonis can attest to that! The champ rides a 7 fight win streak into this battle so he obviously has a lot of momentum for this title defense. Include the fact he recently defeated Sabonis and the psychological edge has to be in his favor. Sabonis recently reminded everyone that he can be as dangerous on the ground as he is on his feet with a submission victory over Marcus Avery on October 19th! There’s no doubt in my mind that the ever-intense Sabonis wants to avenge his recent loss to Grimes, and obviously having a championship hanging in the balance provides plenty of motivation for anyone. Sabonis will probably opt to stand-and-bang instead of going go the mat in this battle because his height could work against him on the ground. As for Grimes, look for him to stick-and-move to avoid Sabonis’ reach advantage and to once again test his chin. Prediction: I have to give the advantage here to Grimes due to his solid win streak and his previous victory over Sabonis. Taking nothing away from Sabonis’ abilities in the very least, I don’t see Sabonis being able to make Grimes tap should the ground go the mat because Grimes is more compact and equally skilled on the ground. Grimes by KO in the 2nd Round FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: “JOSEF FRITZL” MOE LESTER (43-20-3) of TEAM CONQUER versus MR. AZURE (38-8-1) of THE CONSORTIUM The champion, Lester, brings a slight height and weight advantage into this confrontation, but in general, both of these tremendous featherweights are evenly matched physically and overall skill-wise as well! That’s a formula for an exciting fight and both of these fighters bring a great deal of intensity, which everyone in the crowd loves of course. The last time these two faced off in the cage, the judges scored that battle a draw. I have no doubt Lester wants to outright defeat Azure so no one questions his championship ability. Azure, the man with the dangerous blue-gloved hands, is likewise looking to outright defeat Lester so he may add another championship to his legacy! Recently he’s shown a propensity to finish his opponent’s when the fight goes to the ground, and I believe that’s exactly where he’ll want this fight to take place. Lester is comfortable on the mat but I think Azure has the advantage there. Lester will want to keep this fight standing where he can utilize his slight reach advantage and may even look to keep the fight in the clinch where he may be able to control the action. Prediction: I think Lester will manage to keep this fight on its feet this time around and will allow his world class striking skills to take this fight without controversy. Lester by Majority Decision WELTERWEIGHT BATTLE: RICARDO “THE NEXT GENERATION” GRACIE (29-9-1) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN versus “UNDERACHIEVER” GARY PLAYER (23-9) of THE CONSORTIUM Player has done quite well in his career despite his self-given nickname! He has struggled a bit as of late but recently defeated Dufva by Unanimous Decision so he halted his 2 fight losing streak and is feeling very good about himself again. Though he has demonstrated the ability to stop a fight unexpectedly with his strong fists, he’s opted to pace himself more and control his opponent’s with solid grappling and timely strikes. This will be the 4th battle between these two in recent history so there’ll be no surprises from either one. Gracie recently lost a tough battle against Cooper Abreu, a split decision he felt he won, so his motivation factor will be quite high for this battle! Throw in the fact that the last time these two squared off, Gracie won by Unanimous Decision, and his confidence will be high despite the recent loss. Prior to that he had won 3 fights in a row and wants to return to his winning ways as soon as possible. Prediction: A very difficult fight to prognosticate as both men are nearly equal on all levels, so I’ll have to go with the recent pattern between these two. It’s technically Player’s turn to win should the pattern hold true, so that’s my pick. Player by Majority Decision LIGHTWEIGHT BATTLE: GERALD “EL TORO” ESQUEDA (28-14-2) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus DONNY “THE BEAR JEW” DONOWITZ (40-11) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN Esqueda brings his red belt in BJJ and a 9 lbs. advantage into this fight where he’ll look to drag Donowitz to the mat and try to control him long enough to punish him with ground-and-pound in hopes of finishing the fight with a submission victory! His last 2 fights have been tough losses to outstanding fighters, but losses nonetheless are not what a fighter wants, and I’m sure this is the case with Esqueda as well. Lastly, I think his shorts are rather…distracting, and if Donowitz isn’t careful, he’ll be distracted by what he sees there and Esqueda may put him in trouble before he knows it. Donowitz is no doubt well aware that the last time he stood across from Esqueda, he would up losing by Unanimous Decision, but that was some time ago! He has also struggled just a bit as of late but his last victory was by way of a dramatic Spinning Backfist, defeating Byron Nelson. Donowitz will obviously want to continue this trend of standup success as going to the ground with Esqueda is a recipe for disaster. If Donowitz manages to keep this standing, or even risk the clinch and fight like hell to avoid being taken down, then he’ll have a solid chance of taking the victory this time around. Prediction: I think Donowitz’s desire to even the head-to-head record will serve as enough motivation to keep this fight on its feet where he’ll have the edge. Donowitz by Unanimous Decision MIDDLEWEIGHT BATTLE: “THUNDER” DAN HALEY (18-8) of CONVICTED INC. versus ANTONIO HONG (33-14) Haley, the man with the uniquely-dyed beard, has surprisingly never won a title, but that sometimes occurs! Nonetheless, his recent fight history shows he has been involved in many decision battles so he’s accustomed to the battle of attrition. This may be the approach he takes for this fight and despite being a little taller than Hong, Haley is comfortable on the ground and is skilled enough to control most opponents there without putting himself into trouble. Hong brings his heavy hands and high aggression into the cage against Haley for the first time, and looks to build on his 2 fight win streak! Hong has shown a propensity for ending fights early, even if it puts his own chin at risk, and that style of fighting is always enjoyed by those who view it. Against Haley he may opt to try and finish the fight in the 1st Round with power punches and a high energy output in hopes to both keep Haley at bay while preventing the takedown and to also hopefully catch Haley with the one shot needed to knock him out. Prediction: A fellow Convicted Inc. alliance member is fighting. Enough said. Haley by Unanimous Decision MIDDLEWEIGHT BATTLE: ROGER “VERBAL” KINT (31-15-1) of THE CONSORTIUM versus THOR OMEGA (34-16-1) of BOUNDARIES Omega, the fighter who likens himself to the Norse mythological god, has done well overall recently but his most recent loss was a tough one, a split decision to Pejovsky. He is now with a new manager and looks to gain momentum for the new management with a solid victory over a tough competitor in the form of one Mr. Kint. Look for Omega to keep this fight standing at all costs while looking to take advantage of his height and, specifically, his Muay Thai clinching and kicking ability. Kint looks a lot more pumped up about this fight than Omega does and that will have a factor in my opinion. Older fighters who aren’t completely pumped up about a fight tend to not perform as well, and Omega had better be ready for an aggressive Kint! Obviously Kint will look to drag this fight to the ground as soon as he can while protecting himself from being locked up in a clinch or blasted by a vicious kick. If and when Kint takes this fight to the ground, he’ll look like a spider trying to trap and slowly extract its victim’s desire to fight. Prediction: I think Kint will manage to avoid having his head dented by a brutal kick from Omega while also avoiding the clinch. Lastly, Kint just flat out looks more excited about the fight and that does have an effect. Kint by submission in the 2nd Round LIGHTWEIGHT BATTLE: TOMMIE “THE SHOT” GUNN (19-7-1) of DIRTY OLD COCKSMEN versus MATT CHABALA (12-3-2) of TEAM CONQUERGunn steps into this confrontation with the desire to avenge his loss to Chabala on July 20th! Chabala emerged victorious by way of Unanimous Decision so look for Gunn to be more aggressive than the previous encounter. Riding a 3 fight win streak definitely helps his cause and so should his height advantage. Chabala has the psychological advantage in this fight stemming from his previous victory over Gunn, so he knows that he is capable of defeating him. I’m sure Chabala also knows he’ll have to be sharp with his striking defense because of the punching ability that Gunn possesses. Chabala possesses a lot of patience and is a smart fighter, so look for him to mix in counter-strikes and possible counter-takedowns against Gunn to try and control the action on the ground where his weight advantage comes into play. Prediction: Both fighters are very comfortable and accustomed to fights going the distance, so look for this battle to be methodical if it goes past the 1st round. Slight youth and a previous victory cause me to choose Chabala to take this one as well. Chabala by Unanimous Decision LIGHTWEIGHT BATTLE: “THE HIGHLANDER” BOBBY BRUCE (26-10-1) of ACME – ST. PETERSBURG versus FREDDY “PITBULL” ALVES (33-27-1) Alves is a veteran of many cage wars so there won’t be many surprises for him when he battles Bruce! An aggressive striker who is capable of finishing fights with knockout power or a submission while on the ground, he has done pretty well for himself recently, winning the past 4 out of 6 fights, so his confidence should be high despite a recent loss to Gunn. Facing Bruce, I expect Alves to methodically take this fight to the ground due to Bruce’s standup fighting skills. Bruce has struggled a bit lately, winning 2 of his last 6 fights with 1 resulting in a draw, so he may be a bit frustrated by this. However, he has demonstrated the ability to unleash damage upon his opponents with his educates fists and feet, so look for him to be very aggressive in the standup game, and potentially look to lock Alves in the clinch to try and control the action there while landing the strikes that score points on the judges cards. Prediction: A tough fight to call so I’ll basically have to roll the dice and…the result is Bruce. Bruce by Unanimous Decision SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: “BRUTAL” JOE BIGGS (14-7) of the CHILREN OF THE LAW OF ONE versus SANTIAGO DE SILVA (30-22) of TYCOON WORLD ORDER The purple-haired Mohawk faces a tough challenge in the very tall and large Biggs, especially as a forty-three year-old warrior who has seen a great deal of combat! In order for De Silva to pull off this victory, not only will he have to dig deep into his fight wisdom reserves, but he’ll also have to stick and move to avoid Biggs’ wrapping his arms around him. It’s highly unusual for such a large man to be a red belt BJJ practitioner, but that’s exactly what Biggs has accomplished. De Silva has defeated Biggs previously so that’s a major factor in terms of confidence level for this battle. Biggs has struggled over his past 4 fights, winning only one of them, so look for the big man to take a more measured approach to this fight against a familiar foe! Having tasted defeat to De Silva before stings, no doubt, and Biggs will use that as motivation to overcome De Silva, but that will be a tough test. If De Silva is able to keep De Silva at a distance where he can utilize his large reach advantage, then he can more easily keep De Silva at bay. If De Silva manages to get close and this fight goes to the ground, the extra height that Biggs has will become detrimental despite his red belt in BJJ. Prediction: Typically I’d go with the fighter who had the most recent victory, but I have a suspicion that Biggs will be more sharp and patient in this rematch, and that will make a big difference this time around. Biggs by Unanimous Decision HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: SEAVILLE BRI (28-15-2) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus KONSTANTIN MAGOMEDOV (27-14) of CONVICTED INC. Bri steps into the cage with both a height and weight advantage, and whether or not he’s able to use those advantages will be revealed soon enough! His last 6 fights have resulted in an even record of 3-3, so he looks to try and build the momentum he gained from his most recent victory over Myton. It’s difficult for me to say what approach Bri will take for this fight but I would guess that he’ll want to keep the fight standing where he may be able to land accurate punches with his slight height advantage. Magomedov has lost his last 2 fights so he’ll want to halt that streak immediately, which means he may very well turn up his level of aggression! With him it’s either drop the opponent or be dropped, so he’s obviously loved by the fans for this approach and it has served him well overall. Also, looking at his fight history, he’s never lost 3 in a row so betting against him under these circumstances is rather difficult to do. Prediction: A Convicted Inc. member fights; I choose. Magomedov by KO in the 2nd Round And that good folks is my time for this preview. As always I thank you very much for joining me and taking the time to assimilate my prognostications. We’ll see how close I come to predicting each outcome accurately and in the meantime, I hope all of you are excited about this event as we draw near the end of the year. This is Furious Styles signing out and I’ll see you at the fights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Out of curiosity, has anyone come close to predicting an entire card correctly? It is quite the challenge haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potter09 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Don't think so mate Grimes 1st KO Azure decision Gracie decision Esqueada decision Dan Haley 3 rd TKO KINT Decision Gunn decision Bruce 2 nd TKO Biggs 2 nd round slam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 ASCENSION 89 LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLOSSUSEUM ATTENDANCE: 93,607 What’s happening City of Angels? Wow, the weather has changed quite a bit since the last time we were here! It seems the warm sun is on a bit of a vacation and the ladies are wearing a bit more clothing, which is always a disappointment for me but hey, that’s the way it goes. However, the night of action Ascension has planned will definitely get things very warm in a hurry! I’m sure the excitement will help the locals forget about their disappointment in the Lakers…or maybe not. Without further ado, let’s get down to business! HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: TARMO “DESTINATION DARKNESS” HOVI (17-5-1) of THE CONSORTIUM versus GUN SLINGA (32-14) of THE BROKEN HALO PRIDE What a hell of a way to kick off this night! Two established and well-respected behemoths of the sport step into the cage to determine who’s capable of withstanding more punishment from their opponent as these two heavy-hitting warriors unleash hell upon one another! Both men are known for stopping the majority of their opponents before the final round and I expect nothing less in this confrontation. The champion is peaking at the right time as he brings a 5 fight win streak with him, and those victories have been over very impressive opponents! That, along with his slight height and reach advantage, will come into play for this title defense because Slinga has proven himself time and again. Championship experience is also invaluable and both men possess this as well. I believe Hovi will want to keep this fight standing where he can stick-and-move to help avoid being taken to the ground where Slinga’s weight advantage will come into play. Slinga, himself on a 3 fight win streak, steps into this quest for another title with a lot of confidence and that will make this fight that much more difficult for Hovi! While I expect Hovi to keep this fight standing as much as possible, I won’t be surprised if Slinga tries to make this a clinch battle where he can utilize is tremendous standup skills and weight to possibly overcome the champion. The one aspect Slinga will have to be wary of is in the clinch, Hovi may target his body and try to sap his energy that way. Prediction: A very difficult fight to call because of the accomplishments of both men, I’ll have to give Slinga the very slight advantage due to his in-cage experience. He may be able to rely upon that experience if he’s caught in a tight situation where Hovi may not have quite the experience should things get tight and uncomfortable. Slinga by TKO in the 3rd Round LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE: KARNAK “THE SHATTERER” MANDAZUR (37-8) of CONVICTED INC. versus YURY VESNEV (24-9) of the STEEL PENN ALLIANCE The war-painted fighter known as “The Shatterer” is correctly named because he has established himself as one of the most destructive forces in the sport! Renowned for punishing his opponents while wearing them down before finishing them off mercilessly, he’s also a very intelligent warrior who is able to thwart a fight plan in the blink of an eye! Expect the champion to make the most of his standup skills and height advantage for this one, keeping Vesnev at bay with accurate, fast-snapping jabs and brutal crosses and combinations! The younger and slightly shorter Vesnev will, in my opinion, look to take this fight to the ground as quickly as he can because there, he can make the most of his slight weight advantage and shorter frame to try and lock the longer-limbed Mandazur into a submission! His recent 3 fight winning streak demonstrates his ability to play the attrition game with success and he can definitely hold his own against top-notch fighters, which Mandazur definitely qualifies as. Quick, accurate movements will be his best chance at catching Mandazur off guard long enough for the takedown, but he’s going to have to work hard and consistently for it! Prediction: Convicted Inc. is in the house, so I don’t need to elaborate. Mandazur by TKO in the 2nd Round MIDDLEWEIGHT BATTLE: “THE TOKYO STRANGLER” KATSURO SATO (35-19) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN versus MAR VELL (28-7) of CONVICTED INC. Vell is slightly taller but weighs less for this encounter, so he’ll make that adjustment before stepping into battle against an opponent who will look to use that weight advantage on the ground in my opinion. Though both men have championship experience, Vell has a bit more and that will always be an advantage. Also, let’s be honest, the cool super hero outfit Vell dons is pretty freakin’ cool! Karl Socha snapped a very impressive 8 fight winning streak so Vell will no doubt use that as extra motivation for this fight! Sato is a very capable fighter on the ground who has been involved in quite a few decision battles, so stretching a fight out for its entirety is nothing new to him! He has the patience, capability, and smarts to avoid serious damage while frustrating his opponents with methodical attacks, smooth transitions and steady control on the ground. The weight advantage he has for this battle will be one he’ll try to use early and often to score the vital points on the judges’ cards while keeping himself protected from Vell’s thumping fists. Prediction: As with my previous prediction, Convicted Inc. is in the house. Enough said. Vell by TKO in the 3rd Round SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: MOHAMMED SHEIK ALLAH ALI BABA MOHAMMED (31-9-1) of the COLD BLOODED KILLERS versus MARCUS “THE IMMORTAL” AVERY (15-5) of LORDS OF WAR Avery is coming off a tough submission loss to Arvydas Sabonis so look for Avery to step up his level of aggression in this fight because he’ll want to get off the snide plus establish himself early against the older and far more experienced Mohammed! Since Avery has the height advantage and Mohammed has a major weight advantage, the stick-and-move with accuracy approach may prove to be wise for Avery. His youth may turn out to be his best asset in attempts to wear Mohammed down with body strikes while staying out of his grasp. Mohammed is very comfortable in the cage against anyone and his experience, particularly his multi-time championship experience, will serve him very well against the youthful exuberance that Avery brings into this fight! Mohammed will look to end this fight as he has the last two, by wearing down Avery and unloading punishing strikes until he can’t take it anymore. Mohammed has rolls of quarters for knuckles so Avery will have to be on top of his game with striking defense and agility, because if he’s not then this fight will end very quickly and painfully for him! Prediction: I think the veteran experience Mohammed brings, along with bricks for hands, will be enough to overcome the energetic youngster in Avery. Mohammed by TKO in the 1st Round FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: SEBASTIEN “SNAKE OUT OF GOTHENBURG” LINNE (40-20) versus PAUL LUVI (17-4) of VENDETTA The “Gothenburg Snake” has seen it all and done it all, and he continues to fight until he finds his “beautiful defeat”, to paraphrase the movie “300”, by calling an end to his career when he’s finally finished before the final bell rings in a fight! Look for Linne to try and keep this fight at a slow pace so he can both frustrate the 9 year-younger Luvi, plus use his weight advantage to try and wear down Luvi to make him more susceptible to strikes. Luvi will look to be very aggressive in an attempt to simply overwhelm the war-tested Linne and, possibly, be the one to finally finish the greatly respected veteran before the final bell tolls to end the fight! Since he’s a bit lighter than Luvi, I expect the approach taken to be reliance upon speed and footwork, though he may take the chance of trying to wear down the veteran by locking him into a clinch and trying to take some of the wind out of his sails with body shots. No, not body shots like they have at a bar! Come on now! Prediction: I don’t think Linne will be able to thwart Luvi’s aggression, but I also don’t think Luvi will be able to finish the elder statesmen. Luvi by Unanimous Decision HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: “BLACKADDER” CAIAPHAS CAINE (30-17-1) of THE EXILED versus DIRK “HEMLOCK” BLAYLOCK (24-10) of VENDETTA Blaylock faces a very tough and highly skilled opponent in Caine, who also has the battle experience advantage! This fight will help Blaylock determine where he currently stands, as well as how he wants to tackle the rest of his career, so expect him to be very determined in this one. Physically he’s shorter and lighter, and recently had a 4 fight win streak snapped by Kosti Lam, I expect Blaylock to be very aggressive in trying to get this fight grounded so he can work over Caine with ground-and-pound. That will be easier said than done with Caine as his excellent all-around skills and minute attention to details make him a difficult outing for anyone! I expect Caine to slow this pace and lock Blaylock into a clinch where he can control the pace, lean his weight on Blaylock to sap his energy, and also keep himself from being taken to the ground, though he has shown the defensive ability to keep himself out of serious harm the majority of the time. If he allows Blaylock to take him to the ground early in the fight then he’ll have to dig deeply to avoid allowing Blaylock’s aggression to be overwhelming. Prediction: Blaylock’s recent aggression make me go with him for this fight because I think he’ll be able to establish himself early, get this fight to the ground, and outmaneuver Caine for the ground-and-pound finish. Blaylock by TKO in the 2nd Round FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: “DAREDEVIL” BAM JACKASS (26-12-1) of THE EVIL EMPIRE versus “THE TEXAS TARANTULA” AUSTIN WILLIAMS (26-9) of MILWAUKEE’S BEST Jackass is my enigmatic fighter in terms of trying to predict if he’ll win or not, so I have another shot at trying to prognosticate the outcome of another match he’s involved in! Since he has both the height and weight advantage over Williams, I expect Jackass will keep this one at a distance so he can use that reach advantage as best as possible while trying to keep Williams at bay. Though experienced on the ground, I don’t think Jackass wants to test his abilities against Williams’ on the ground, so look for accurate striking, footwork and reliance upon takedown defense to be the keys here. Also, he wants to avenge the September 28th loss by decision to Williams. Williams should have a slight psychological advantage in this fight as he knows he can defeat Jackass with the on-the-ground control and outwrestling approach, and I don’t expect this plan to change for this fight either! Williams will want to neutralize the height and weight advantage Jackass has in this one plus use the longer limbs to his advantage when attempting to control and perhaps submit Jackass. Williams may also have the overall conditioning and energy advantage due to him being 5 years younger, so he may take the risk of trying to be a bit more aggressive than normal if and when this goes to the mat. Prediction: Despite the previous victory Williams has over him, I’ll roll the dice of risk and will go with Jackass in this one. I think he learned from the last battle, plus he should have had time to make the proper adjustments to keep this fight standing. Jackass by Majority Decision HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: DIMENTIY “THE BOA CONSTRICTOR” BOYKIN (26-22) versus “RIVERSIDE RETRIBUTION” VINNY VIGILANTE (12-2) of THE CONSORTIUM On paper, Vigilante appears to have a major advantage due to his record, but in this sport it’s a mistake to overlook anyone! The game plan here is quite simple for both warriors: Vigilante wants to keep this fight standing as if the mat is covered in acid and going to the ground will eat him alive, while for Boykin, get this fight to the ground as soon as possible to use the red belt skills, or get brutalized and bruised in the standup. It seems to me that the one who can establish themselves the quickest from the get-go will be the victor. Vigilante’s other challenge will be to avoid having Boykin position himself into a detrimental situation by using his fight experience advantage, which is quite steep. Vigilante hasn’t fought much, especially for an older fighter, so Boykin may rely upon that relative inexperience to play possum, give Vigilante the idea that he has an advantage then boom, Boykin strikes, no pun intended, and Vigilante finds himself in a precarious situation. Boykin has recently lost 4 fights in a row, all of them knockouts, so his chin may have absorbed too much damage to be effective against Vigilante’s striking ability. I highly doubt Boykin wants to test his ability to take a clean shot from Vigilante so he’ll rely upon striking defense, fight know-how and obviously his tremendous ground-fighting ability to take the victory in this battle. It’s possible he’ll choose to counter-attack Vigilante to take advantage of the potential over-aggression from him. Prediction: I’ll go with the lesser experienced Vigilante in this fight, simply because I think he has the ability to prevent Boykin from taking this fight to the ground, plus Boykin has been through some very tough fights lately and may have had some of his ability sapped from those battles. Vigilante by Unanimous Decision FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: “TIGHT” MICROSCOPIC HUNT (29-18-3) of FIGHTERS FIRST ALLIANCE versus JIMMER OCTOPULUS (13-6-1) of the FINNFIGHTERS Hunt will enjoy quite the experience advantage in this contest and I expect him to use that cage veteranship as best as possible! Physically there isn’t much difference between these two so other attributes will come into play here. The last 3 fights haven’t gone Hunt’s way so he’ll have to execute a detailed fight plan to win this one in my opinion. Since he’s 4 years older than Octopulus, I also look for him to keep this pace as methodical as possible while trying to wear down the younger competitor while in the clinch. Octopulus, on the other hand, may be better served in trying to draw this battle out on the ground and make it a patience and control battle, which he may have a slightly upper-hand in executing! Similar to Hunt, he has also struggled recently and took a bit of damage in doing so, and that may alter the approach a bit for this one. Accurate strikes with timely attempts at power strikes may be the early strategy, but I think ultimately he’ll want to take Hunt to the mat to test his ability to control the older warrior. If this does turn into a patience-versus-patience battle, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Octopulus steadily increase the aggression in an attempt to try and ground-and-pound Hunt into submission. Prediction: I think Octopulus will be able to drag this one to the ground because Hunt has absorbed more punishment and damage from more battles, and ultimately Octopulus will be able to wear Hunt down enough to take control of the fight and make it an endurance contest. Octopulus by Unanimous Decision HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: ADAM BRENEMAN (10-6) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus CLAUDIO ESPINOZA (31-21) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN And the final battle is between two large warriors who will no doubt be champing at the bit to put on a good show! A 9 year age difference and a large fight experience difference stand out immediately between these two, and for Breneman, he’ll have to use his reach advantage and large weight advantage as best as possible over the battle-tested veteran. This will be a stiff test for Breneman, especially in the standup aspect, where the veteran has shown a lot of skill. Breneman needs to stick-and-move then try to get this one to the ground. Espinoza will definitely look to exploit his standup skill advantage and may even look to level Breneman with a head kick! To play it a bit more safe and sound, I expect Espinoza to be aggressive in his attempts to lock Breneman into a clinch and keep him there, enabling him to deal damage while controlling the action, while also frustrating Breneman and potentially causing him to be less cautious and opening up more opportunities for the finish. I don’t think Espinoza will feel uncomfortable should this fight go to the mat, but why risk it? Prediction: I’ll go with Espinoza in this one because I think he’ll be able to keep this fight standing and specifically, lock Breneman into a clinch and keep him there. Espinoza by Unanimous Decision All right peeps, that’s my time and the conclusion of this preview. Per the standard I thank all of you for joining me and I hope I was able to assist some of you in making a decision in terms of how you want to bet. I wish you the best of luck in selecting a winner for each fight and I’ll see how I do as well. Be well, take care, and I’ll see you at the fights! 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Guest Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 ASCENSION 90 WOMBLEY ARENA: 93,607 IN ATTENDANCE LONDON, ENGLAND 'Ello there lovelies, this is Furious Styles live on the scene at Wombley Arena where thousands of crazed Ascension fans are filing in to take in the night of great excitement that is on hand! As usual there are two title fights this evening and they're sure to be very exciting, and potentially very brutal, and of course, the crazed MMA fans in Wombley, as well as around the world, will eat that up! Also, 8 of the fights tonight are Light Heavyweight fights so expect a lot of jockeying for position for title opportunities in that division. So, without further ado, let's get down to business! LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BATTLE: MIGUEL “EL CONQUISTADOR” CAMACHO (20-4) of THE GOONIES versus TYSON “THE TERROR” JACOBS (18-6-1) of TEAM CONQUER All right, the night starts off with a Light Heavyweight confrontation for the Light Heavyweight Championship! The Champion, Miguel Camacho, has been nothing short of impressive! His style off battle endears him to the MMA crowd because his mission is to simply turn the lights out on all of his opponents, and with the exception of 4 times, he's been able to do very successfully! Factor in the 6 fight winning streak he's stepping into the cage with and Jacobs is facing one hell of a challenge! Jacobs isn't one to back away from a challenge so the champion knows he'll have to be sharp, astute and ready! Jacobs isn't the knockout artist that Camacho is but he knows how to stretch fights out and win by attrition or for those who aren't careful, he forces the tap out! The fact that he's been involved in many decision fights gives the impression that he's comfortable with taking the fight slowly and trying to make the opponent fall into mistakes that they cause themselves. Physically these two warriors match up quite evenly and the only real difference is Jacobs is 2 years younger than Camacho. Championship experience will play a factor in this fight so expect Camacho to be able to adapt to the fight rather smoothly. Jacobs will not want to stand and bang with the champ because his knockout power is devastating so Jacobs will want to take this fight to the ground. His best chance to do this as I see it is to try to counter takedown because from the standup, especially in the clinch, that'll be very difficult to do. Prediction: I have to go with the champ for this one because I think he has the ability and obviously the knockout ability to end this fight quickly. Even if he's not able to turn Jacobs' lights out, I think he'll be able to lock him into a clinch and control the fight from there for the decision if Jacobs' chin can withstand the punches. Camacho by 2nd Round KO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BATTLE: COOPER “KO FEDEX” ABREU (22-4) of THE CONSORTIUM versus RICARDO “THE NEXT GENERATION” GRACIE (30-9-1) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN Abreu has been rolling recently and his 6 fight win streak is a testament to that success! Under his new management team, he has won in various types of manners which makes him difficult to scout because he has multiple options available to him and the ability to fight any type of fight successfully. Also, the fact that Abreu defeated Gracie on Ascension 84 will likely motivate him a bit more for this clash on a psychological level. Gracie has been doing quite well as of late with some sporadic losses to top notch fighters, so I have no doubt his confidence is high for this title opportunity! Similar to Abreu, Gracie is able to win in various types of ways and that will come in handy to keep the champion on his toes. Mixing up the angles of attacks and types of attacks will be very important for Gracie to overcome the champion and I have no doubt his management team has reviewed this. Gracie is the taller fighter and he may opt to try and utilize this advantage, but I don't think he wants to test Abreu's standup ability this time around. I think Gracie wants to get this fight to the ground as quickly as possible to try and control the champion while methodically working his way towards attempts at submissions or ground-and-pound attacks. For the champ, I think he'll want to stick-and-move as much as possible and keep this fight on the outside so he can really upon his agility and speed. It's a bit of a risk since he's shorter but I don't think he wants to chance a fight on the ground with Gracie. Prediction: A tough one to call for me but I'll have to go with Abreu simply because of his previous victory over Gracie. He was able to thwart Gracie's fight plan and his experience may allow him to do that yet again, but this time around it will be far more difficult. Abreu by Unanimous Decision LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTE: BARRY ALLEN (23-4-1) of DIRTY OLD COCKSMEN versus ALMU TANTOR (29-9) of the FINNFIGHTERS Tantor made the transition from KT to MMA not too long ago and has enjoyed a good amount of success since doing so! He's currently undefeated in Ascension, no small task, and overall is on a 5 fight winning streak. The majority of his fights end early with a knockout, be it he's the one delivering the knockout or the one receiving it, and this is very exciting to the fans! The question against Allen is: Can he land that one clean shot that rocks Allen's chin enough to turn the tide? Allen was on a hell of a win streak, 11 to be exact, and that was recently thwarted by Miguel Camacho on Ascension 86! Unlike his opponent tonight, Allen likes to test his opponent's attrition and in doing so, he has proven to out think and outmaneuver his opponents. Don't take him too lightly, however, because he still possesses the ability to end a fight with strong punches. Tantor will need to keep this in mind because if he gets too relaxed, that could turn out to be the difference in this matchup. Prediction: Physically quite even, I think the previous KT experience that Tantor has gives him the edge here because he'll be able to either crack Allen's jaw with a vicious punch or lock him into a clinch and work him over steadily. Tantor by 2nd Round KO FEATHERWEIGHT BATTLE: “JOSEF FRITZL” MOE LESTER (43-21-3) of TEAM CONQUER versus ANDRZEJ GAJEWSKI (31-5-1) of the POLISH EAGLES' NEST This will be an interesting battle because both warriors are title holders in other organizations, so having championship experience on both accounts will make this a very intriguing chess match! In terms of fighting experience, Lester is definitely the man with the upper hand in this battle because, as you can see, he likes to fight. His two recent battles against Mr. Azure have been taxing and in addition, he and Gajewski clashed previously on ASC Grim Reaper and Gajewski took the fight by Unanimous Decision. Don't think this will go overlooked by Lester. The younger Gajewski recently lost a tough Unanimous Decision to Vanilla Ice Cold, who consequently halted the 3 fight win streak Gajewski was on! Like Lester, he'll want to stop the losing streak as soon as he can, and since he knows he can defeat Lester, at least he did previously, that will definitely help him in this battle. Though he's been involved in a lot of Unanimous Decision battles, Gajewski still has the ability to end a fight with his fists so Lester will need to keep this in mind. Lester will want to keep this fight standing, especially since he's taller, and he may even opt to lock Gajewski into a clinch and keep him there. Gajewski will probably look to counter-attack and work on Lester's legs and body to slow the taller, very skilled veteran down. Prediction: Again, due to the psychological advantage of having a previous victory, I'll go with a very slight edge to Gajewski, though he's going to have to work very diligently to pull out another victory. Gajewski by Unanimous Decision LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: DOOM UNIT (18-6) of the FINNFIGHTERS versus DRAGON WARFIST (16-9-2) of THE BROKEN HALO PRIDE The purple-haired, afro-sporting Dragon Warfist, still one of my favorite names in the game, brings his strong standup striking ability, along with an apparent very slow learning ability, into the cage against Unit! As of late, Warfist has struggled as apparent with his current 2 fight losing streak, so look for him to be a bit more aggressive early in an attempt to establish himself and score vital points on the judges' cards. Warfist will definitely want to keep this fight on its feet due to his height advantage and overall solid standup skills. Just like Warfist, Unit is also currently on a 2 fight losing streak and will want to get off the snide just as badly as Warfist does! As of late he's been involved in many decision battles but he still possess enough pop in his fists to potentially end a fight early, so Warfist will have to ensure he bobs and weaves to keep his chin from being dented. Unit will look to take this fight to the ground so he can use Warfist's height advantage as a disadvantage. Counter-takedowns may be the best approach to trying to get this fight to the ground where he can work to control the action and win the battle of patience and conditioning. Prediction: I think the standup skills that Warfist possesses will allow him to keep this fight on its feet, and he may even opt to try and lock Unit in the clinch to control him from there. Warfist by Unanimous Decision LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: STAN THE RAM” PAIGE (30-12) versus HARRY PUNANI (36-16) of GRABTHE.INFO Paige has been back and forth recently in terms of fight results, and aside from a submission loss to Tyson Jacobs, the recent majority have been decision results! Despite the decision battles, Paige still possess a whallop in his punches so Punani will need to stay sharp on his feet. One observation: Paige looked fatigued when I saw him and just didn't have that excitement in his eyes that most fighters have prior to entering battle. That could spell trouble for him. Punani has had his share of recent struggles, going 2-3 after having a solid 5 fight win streak, so that may influence him to be more aggressive than usual, especially since, as I said, Paige just doesn't look very motivated to fight this evening! If Punani is aggressive early and is able to drag Paige to the ground, this one could be over in a hurry. Prediction: After seeing Paige, I don't think he'll be able to keep Punani at bay and once this fight goes to the ground, it'll be over sooner than later. Punani by 2nd Round Submission LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: “THE ALABAMA ALPHA MALE” BOBBY LEE DANIELS (28-10-1) of the FINNFIGHTERS versus “BANG?” BANG BANG (37-19) of the LEGION OF DOOM Bang to the 2nd power will have quite a challenge on his hands because Daniels is 6 years younger and quite skilled! Bang is taller and heavier so he may choose to stay out on the outside and try to methodically land individual strikes while keeping Daniels at bay. He does have confidence for this battle because of his 2 fight winning streak, and he also has some blasting power in his fists, so Daniels' striking defense will need to be on point. Daniels turned around his recent struggles by earning a 2 fight win streak, and both of them were decision victories so he'll be comfortable with taking this fight to the ground and control Bang! If Daniels is patient enough, and he keeps Bang busy protecting himself, he may be able to force an opening where he can try to lock in a submission or settle for the steady ground-and-pound approach. Prediction: I think the combination of youth and ground skills will enable to Daniels to take this one in a methodically-approached battle by both men. Daniels by Unanimous Decision LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: “THE UKRANIAN ZOMBIE” MARKO KERSIKOV (14-3) of CONVICTED INC. versus DAVID STEEL (19-9) of EVOLUTION FIGHT CLAN Kersikov, who has an uncanny resemblance to Kimbo Slice, surprisingly enough considering he's from the Ukraine, brings his aggressive style and explosive punches into the cage against a proven warrior in the form of Steel! Kersikov wiped out many a man from his early career and then hit an unexpected slide when he lost 3 fights in a row, which was shocking for many. However, the multi-champion got himself back on track and has won the last 2 fights by doing what he does best: letting his fists fly! The same can be said for Steel as he has recently stopped 4 mean with his brutal strikes! In fact over his past 6 fights, he only lost once and that was to Rogerio Mustacho by Unanimous Decision. The other 5 warriors were halted by Steel's nasty punching power so this match will undoubtedly be brutal, bloody and thrilling! Both men match up very well physically so the bottom line of this fight is this: Which man will be able to make the other one make the one mistake he can't recover from? Expect this fight to be a fast one because neither of these warriors likes to have fights go the distance. Prediction: A Convicted Inc. alliance member is fighting; enough said. Kersikov by 1st Round KO LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: PHIL IVEY (45-21) of GRABTHE.INFO versus ROLEN SPLIFFS (57-21-2) of TEAM CONQUER Here was have two men who have fought more times than a neighborhood full of gang members battling over drug territory! From the start there's one aspect of this fight I can guarantee, and that's both men will need an ice bath once this one is said and done, because both are in their 40's, both are stubborn, and both refuse to go quietly into the night! Spliffs, the die-hard Lakers fan, has been on a bit of a downslope recently, but that doesn't stop him from putting the gloves on and getting into the cage. Over his past 5 fights, he's 1-4, though he lost a close fight to Bobby Lee Daniels by Split Decision. As both of these men see the writing on the wall as they say, there's no doubt in my mind that soon they'll both leave the fighting to others and will become teachers at a martial arts gym to train the next generation of youth. Spliffs still possesses the ability to crack a man's jaw with one good shot so don't underestimate him at all because he still has some surprises in his back of tricks. Ivey has seen enough in his career that he won't be surprised by any of the tactics that Spliff employs, so this will boil down to Ivey's level of aggression in this fight! His recent victory over Hitmon Lee reminds everyone that he, too, has the ability to rudely shift a man's jaw from where it originally was with one good thunderous punch. He's 2-3 over his past 5 fights but won't be discouraged due to his recent victory. I think both of these veterans will stand and bang to test which one is able to withstand the punching prowess of the other. I don't see either of these men wanting to take the fight to the ground were it doesn't seem either one of them has an advantage there. Punishing punches are both of their calling cards and that's what will decide this one. Prediction: Well, since both men are going to look to do the same thing, I'll be biased and I'll go with Spliffs merely for the fact that he's a Lakers fan and is from Riverside, which is close enough to Los Angeles and that's where I live. Yes, that's my reasoning. Spliffs by 3rd Round KO LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE: HJALMAR “KLASSE” KLASON (40-22) of TYCOON WORLD ORDER versus IVAN “THE DRAGON” LAVRONENKO (30-14-3) of ACME – ST. PETERSBURG And the final battle of the evening occurs between to veterans of many a cage war so executing the fight plan will be crucial in this melee! Both fighters bring championship experience into the cage so they know how to make opponents set themselves up for mistakes, but in this battle, it basically boils down to who can impose their will the most effectively. It's no secret that Klason wants to keep this fight standing at all costs, while Lavronenko wants to get this fight grounded as quickly as possible so he can use his superior wrestling and BJJ abilities to his advantage. Simply put, the man who keeps their opponent in their territory is the one who'll emerge victorious, cut and dry, that is it! Prediction: I think Klason has enough ability and skill to keep this fight standing and can win the battle of conditioning, or he may even try to unload crushing punches in a flurry on Lavronenko to see if he can withstand them. I think so. Klason by 2nd Round KO And there you have it folks, the conclusion of yet another Ascension event preview written by yours truly, Furious Styles! As always I both appreciate and thank you for taking the time to hang with me and review the action that will be unfolding tonight. I hope all of you crazy kids are ready for some hard-hitting excitement and fun because this card will definitely provide that, if not much more! Take care, be well, and I'll see you at the fights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortfuse122829 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow that was a really good write up. I really have no idea what to expect on Jacobs fight, he's an over-achiever though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Wow that was a really good write up. I really have no idea what to expect on Jacobs fight, he's an over-achiever though Thank you for the props about the writeup, I appreciate it. Jacobs is definitely an overachiever and is full of heart, and that's always tough to go against, but I have to make a prediction so I just rolled the dice and threw that out there haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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