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SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIGHT NIGHT 1 PREVIEW

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Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La Cruz v Citrio Pavo – 155 lbs

Mexican boxer, Juan Manuel “taking hispanic naming customs to a whole new level” De La Cruz, prepares to take on US wrestler Citrio Pavo in this classic matchup. Both fighters are 18 and are in search of their first win; this will Pavo's first ever appearance in an MMA bout. De La Cruz is an exciting fighter to watch; he carries that Mexican style of boxing reminiscent of the likes of Chavez and Duran into the ring combining aggression with some delicious combination punching. However, he is currently 0-2 in his MMA career and will be keen to get that first win on his record following defeat against Lee Lewis in his last Slaughterhouse appearance. Less is known about Pavo, he has an impressive wrestling background but how that will translate into the world of mixed martial arts is another question. One point worth noting is that both of De La Cruz's previous losses have come against ground fighters, for all the entertainment that De La Cruz brings into the ring he might not find this one so entertaining unless he has made substantial improvements to his takedown defence.

Prediction: Pavo by first round KO.

The End v Vincenzo Stohr – 145 lbs

Two youngsters from Europe will face off in this featherweight bout. “The End” hails from the Flemish city of Genk in Belgium, he is a well rounded ground fighter who excels at takedowns and possesses a good chin which is just as well because his opponent for this matchup is a viscous stand up fighter. Italian Muay Thai specialist Vincenzo Stohr has a limited MMA record thus far, but in his one prior appearance he displayed a potent combination of power and accuracy; his strikes finding the target an astonishing 93.3% of the time and stopping the bout in under two minutes with a huge right hand that laid his unfortunate opponent out cold and in need of some serious medical attention. “The End” will be looking to take this fight to the floor, however I fear his approach might be too one dimensional for the Italian in this instance – the Belgian's gameplan revolves almost solely around takedowns and with that knowledge in mind Stohr can seek to work on the outside and frustrate his opponent with superior striking. Stohr will need to be careful not to get overly aggressive but with a cool head I see him taking this bout and delivering another spectacular finish via knockout.

Prediction: Stohr by first round KO.

Hon Mo v Jonathan Estrada – 135 lbs

Another international matchup for the cards as two new signings seek to begin their Slaughterhouse careers with a victory. Hon Mo is an Afghan mixed martial artist with a record of 3-2 and he will be eager to return to winning ways following an early exit in the Island. Philippine boxer, Jonathan Estrada, has an MMA record of 3-3 and is looking to make a name for himself in Vegas after an unsuccessful stint with Highland Challengers. Hon Mo shows an aptitude in both the standup and ground phases of mixed martial arts so it will be hard to predict how he chooses to approach this one, but if I had to wager a guess chances are he will try to take this one to the ground – he has shown an aptitude for submissions which seems to be his most likely route to victory. Estrada will play to his natural strengths and try to turn this into a boxing match; Estrada is an accurate puncher and has an average strike success rate of 69.7% however there are concerns that he lacks the knockout power to finish fights – all three of his victories have come via decision. That said Estrada has proven an extremely difficult opponent to take down – over the course of his six prior appearances he has stuffed an impressive 95.8% of takedown attempts and for that reason I like his chances here.

Prediction: Estrada by decision.

Alex Lesnar v James Darmody – 135 lbs

Burmese fighter James Darmody takes on the young Botswanan wrestler Alex Lesnar in another matchup between two adversaries making their Slaughterhouse debut. Despite being six years the younger, Lesnar actually has more experience in the ring having notched up a 9-10 record over the course of his career thus far. 25 year old Darmody has a record of 6-4 and is a standup fighter first and foremost, although rumour has it he is a decent wrestler as well. It's worth noting that Darmody possesses a massive fifteen inch height advantage over his opponent which will stand him in good stead if this fight remains standing. Expect Lesnar to look for the takedown in order to nullify that advantage and play to his natural strengths. Interestingly this is not the first time these two opponents have met, a previous QFC outing ended after three rounds with Lesnar eventually securing victory via arm triangle. Darmody clearly had the best of Lesnar while the fight remained standing and was leading on the scorecards before the African managed to turn the tables. With that in mind, what adjustments will the fighters make for this bout? Hard one to call, but Lesnar will come into this one as a slight favourite due to the outcome of that previous fight.

Prediction: Lesnar by second round submission.

Bimbo Dynamite v George Miller – 135 lbs

Another fight between two opponents who will already be familiar with each other. Dynamite is a wrestler with a granite chin while hometown hero Miller is a ground fighter who has shown great aptitude for submissions. Both are 25 and both will be making their first appearance under the Slaughterhouse banner. The previous fight between these two ended with Miller taking the win with a guillotine submission; this was Dynamite's first ever MMA appearance so be hoping that the learning experience will stand him in good stead for this fight. Miller will undoubtedly look to apply the same gameplan in this instance, the question for this fight is more what adjustments will Dynamite make? His boxing has improved since the last time out so he may try to keep this standing or seek to make a point in taking the fight to the ground. At this point it's impossible to predict, realistically this fight could go any way but I have a feeling that Dynamite might actually take this one. Access to superior gym facilities and the knowledge of what to expect from Miller might just swing this in Dynamite's favour. In this instance Miller's more extensive MMA record might actually count against him, the Las Vegas fighter has had to take more time off to recover from fights and Dynamite's team will be hopeful that the extra time in training will give them the edge to win this rematch.

Prediction: Dynamite by second round KO.

Mac Gruber v Dagur Egilsson – 145 lbs

Icelandic mixed martial artist Dagur Egilsson faces American boxer Mac Gruber in this featherweight matchup. Egilsson is well rounded but prefers to keep the fight on its feet where he shows effective use of kicks to the legs and body to wear his opponents down. Gruber is primarily a boxer but has shown great aptitude in Jiu Jitsu, using his grappling skills to transition to dominant positions where he can work the ground and pound. Both fighters are new signings and will be keen to make their mark in what should be an interesting stylistic matchup. Egilsson will be returning to MMA after a brief foray into the world of kickboxing while Gruber is coming off the back of two losses and will be looking to break that streak here. It's hard to predict who has the edge here, both fighters appear to be relatively evenly matched in both standup and grappling albeit with completely different styles. Egilsson will probably prefer to stay standing and could use his superior Muay Thai to inflict some serious damage on Gruber from within the clinch – an area which the American has struggled with before in the past. Gruber could approach this fight in any number of ways, by trying to outbox his opponent or taking his chances on the ground in search of a submission. In picking a winner for this fight, I'm going to go with the more experienced European – he has faced tougher opposition in the past and should show greater ability to adapt as things unfold in this unpredictable fight.

Prediction: Egilsson by decision.

Saiyan Southbrook v Holt McCoy – 205 lbs

Two talented fighters looking to return to winning ways in the light heavyweight division. Saiyan Southbrook is 23 years of age and full of promise, he suffered a knockout in his last Slaughterhouse appearance but received numerous plaudits for the aggressive approach he adopted against former champion Stew Sauced. Fellow American Holt McCoy is 30 and coming off the back of a defeat against accomplished standup fighter Sungwon Jung. Southbrook's Slaughterhouse record thus far is 1-1 while McCoy is 2-1 – both are eager to notch up another win in this deeply stacked division. The gameplan of both fighters should be fairly predictable – Southbrook is a versatile outside fighter and will be looking to keep this one standing, McCoy is a skilled wrestler and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and will look for takedowns and, should the opportunity present itself, submission attempts. The outcome of this bout will rest on where this fight takes place – Southbrook will look for a repeat of Holt's last match where he barely had a chance to secure the takedown, however with this comes a major caveat... As entertaining as Southbrook is to watch, an overly aggressive approach here could enable McCoy to close the distance and take the fight to the floor. Southbrook has yet to face a grappler of McCoy's caliber under current management, but I quite like his chances here – he has shown good takedown defence in the past and if he makes the necessary adjustments to his fight strategy he has a good opportunity to be celebrating his fifth career victory come the end of the night.

Prediction: Southbrook by second round KO.

Hunter Akbar v Maddox Rayborn – 185 lbs

36 year old Hunter Akbar takes on 21 year old Maddox Rayborn in this battle of youth vs. experience. Akbar is a multi-faceted mixed martial artist who specialises in submissions, he has a long and illustrious record having registered twenty four victories over the course of his career and numerous titles in multiple organisations. However, at the age of 36 there is speculation that he might be on the decline – he suffered defeat in his last Slaughterhouse outing against Parker Phoenix, losing by unanimous decision with all judges scoring the contest 27-30. He did manage to take the fight to the ground but got stood up by the referee several times for lack of activity; fans are hoping that the experienced Nigerian will step things up for this bout and put on a more entertaining show. Rayborn is an inside fighter who loves to take his opponents into the clinch, he has a limited MMA record so far having only made three appearances – two wins and a loss, all via KO. Having looked at the tape of Akbar's last fight, chances are the young American will look for a standup battle where Akbar appeared to be thoroughly outclassed. However, Rayborn isn't on the same talent level as Phoenix and his lack of experience in Jiu Jitsu could spell trouble for him if the Nigerian does secure the takedown. This is a very difficult one to call, but with Akbar low on confidence following his last defeat I'd wager Rayborn might just be able to win this one with the sheer knockout power of that brutal right hand.

Prediction: Rayborn by second round KO.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Monster Hero v Michael D Amato – 265 lbs

Our co-main event of the evening sees versatile heavyweight “Monster Hero” take on talented boxer Michael D Amato in what should be an intriguing matchup. Amato surprised us in his last outing with a thoroughly dominant performance over Bruce Hardman, a bout which appeared to be very close on paper. However, he faces one his toughest opponents yet in the form of Monster Hero. Monster is a highly accurate striker who shows a great understanding for all aspects of the game; his striking success rate is an astonishing 78.4% which is extremely impressive at this level. Monster is a recent signing from REVO and is looking to build on his 15-8 record following a three fight win streak. He is arguably one of the hottest prospects in this division and could find himself in contention for a title challenge if he keeps he can continue to string together wins. But Amato will also be angling for a shot at the title following his impressive performance against Hardman, another highly ranked fighter; a victory for either opponent here would definitely put them in the spotlight so expect both fighters to step it up in their search for glory.

In terms of gameplan, Amato will almost certainly look to outbox his opponent – he primarily likes to target the head in search for knockout blows although he will occasionally mix it up with leg kicks and hooks to the body. With the Monster, it's difficult to predict how he will approach this one – he is versatile on his feet, mixing in boxing with all manner of kicks, and he will also try to take the fight into the clinch or onto the floor if he feels that is where he has the edge. In this instance a takedown strategy is a distinct possibility and may be Monster's best approach for this particular opponent. I'm really struggling to pick a winner for this matchup, on paper Monster looks like the more dangerous opponent but Amato has surprised us before and, when you get two heavyweight opponents of this caliber in the cage, really anything could happen.

Prediction: Hero by third round KO.

MAIN EVENT

Roger Machado v Otocanin Zmija – 265+ lbs Title Fight

And finally, our main event of the evening is the inaugural Super Heavyweight Title Fight between two very evenly matched opponents. Both of these fighters are Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialists and of their 22 combined wins, all bar one have come by submission. These two fighters have met twice before during their days with the now defunct org Solitude. The record currently stands at one a piece with Machado winning the first fight by armbar in the third round and Zmija taking the rematch by decision. This will be the first time these two have fought in a title fight however and if this fight goes through to the championship rounds (a very distinct possibility given how well versed these two are in Jiu Jitsu) it could well be the case that the contender with the better cardio will emerge victorious.

Overall Zmija is the more active fighter, he is an accurate striker with an underrated right hand but his real strength comes from mixing in ground and pound with his Jiu Jitsu. Machado prefers to react to situations as they unfold, he doesn't offer much threat standing up and will actively be seeking to counter with takedowns as soon as the chance presents itself. On the ground Machado is more passive than Zmija, preferring to focus on improving position and eventually looking for submission attempts rather than grind his opponent down. It's an interesting strategy which could work in his favour if Zmija gasses out early, but should the fight go the distance it will put him at a distinct disadvantage on the scoring cards. The expectation is that the majority of this fight will take place on the ground; ultimately this will be a test of cardio and concentration and a momentary lapse of focus could well spell trouble for either fighter.

Prediction: Zmija by decision.

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Slaughterhouse FC

Based: Las Vegas

Owner: J.J. Tycooner

 

 

 

One organisation which might not have been heard of by quite a few people within the MMA Tycoon world is one which is based in Las Vegas, owned by MMA Tycoon manager J.J. Tycooner, it is an organisation called Slaughterhouse FC. When Slaughterhouse FC opened it's doors back in August 2015, it didn't take long for them to establish themselves as one of the most promising new organisations in the MMA Tycoon world, I didn't know this myself but after 4 events Slaughterhouse FC broke into the top 20 rankings for all the organisations in the MMA Tycoon world. As it currently stands, they're still ranked 20th at the time of writing this and they show no sign of dropping down the rankings any time soon despite only having a total of 11 events to date, a great achievement for such a young organisation.

 

 

So what's the secret to the success behind Slaughterhouse FC? Well, the man who can answer exactly that is J. J. Tycooner himself, however good luck finding that out as I couldn't convince him to share his secrets on how he managed it. The only other people who could possibly know what he knows is his trusty co-owners in Devin Skrumbellos and Ryne Woodsmall, both who are said to be heavily involved with ensuring that Slaughterhouse FC maintains itself as a top 20 organisation in the MMA Tycoon world. In addition to having two other co-owners, J.J. Tycooner has also made the wise decision of hiring a very talented writer in Donald Canmore to do previews for his events, something which I personally always enjoy reading when I've signed a fighter to an organisation.

 

 

What I can tell you instead is a bit more about the organisation, starting with the divisions and what (if any) restrictions they have on the fighters entering these divisions.

 

  1. Bantamweight (135lbs) division - 270k ID and above
  2. Featherweight (145lbs) division - 270k ID and above
  3. Lightweight (155lbs) division - 270k ID and above
  4. Welterweight (170lbs) division - Open ID
  5. Middleweight (185lbs) division - Open ID
  6. Light-Heavyweight (205lbs) division - Open ID
  7. Heavyweight (265lbs) division - Open ID
  8. Super Heavyweight (265+) division - 270k ID, 25 years old and above. Perfect for any of you ex-Island fighters!

 

From what you can see here, there's clearly a mixture of both new and upcoming talent in the ID restricted divisions but also some more established, experienced veteran fighters in the open ID divisions. Essentially Slaughterhouse FC has the best of both worlds and it'll be interesting to see if they can continue to recruit exciting talent in the open ID divisions while their young fighters continue to develop into potential MMA stars in the ID restriction divisions. Not every division has a champion yet and so there's still time for you to sign your fighters to one of the divisions which don't have a title holder and become a part of this rising MMA organisation's history. Listed below are the current champions.

 

  1. Slaughterhouse FC Welterweight Champion - Sweet Jones (7-3)
  2. Slaughterhouse FC Middleweight Champion - Parker Phoenix (11-3-1)
  3. Slaughterhouse FC Light-Heavyweight Champion - Kuma Nelson (32-11)
  4. Slaughterhouse FC Heavyweight Champion - Magnus Cross (24-10)

 

Two new champions will be crowned in the very near future. At Slaughterhouse 8 the Lightweight title is on the line in a fight between Tank Radovan (2-1) and Lee Lewis (2-1), an exciting bout where we'll see one guy who's comfortable with his stand up landing the KO strikes (Radovan), and the other guy who is comfortable ripping guys limbs off to get submission wins (Lewis). In the Super Heavyweight division, we have a title fight at Slaughterhouse Fight Night 1 between two ex-Island season 4 fighters, both are renown for their impressive ground game with only 1 victory out of their combined 22 victories not coming via submission: Roger Machado (12-3) vs Otocanin Zmija (10-3).

 

 

Both Parker Phoenix (11-3-1) and Kuma Nelson (32-11) are due to defend their retrospective titles at Slaughterhouse 9. Parker is going against an experienced veteran in Kenneth Wayne (28-9-1) in a fight which is not to be missed. Kenneth brings a wealth of experience with him into this fight having competed at both Syn and EVO, he could be seen as a great signing for Slaughterhouse FC to really boost their fan base. Kuma on the other hand is set to compete in his third bout with Stew Sauced (10-9), the former Light Heavyweight champion who was also the very first Light Heavyweight champion for Slaughterhouse FC. This fight is a real make or break for Stew, as a defeat here will surely see him be forced to either switch weight division or change organisation as it would seem he's simply not good enough to beat Kuma once more if a 4th fight occured.

 

 

Before I finish this write up off, I can't finish it without mentioning Slaughterhouse FC's biggest star. "The Time Machine" Tommy Grunge (25-0-1). This fighter started his career off as a KT fighter in the Welterweight division. After winning the Welterweight title at the best KT organisation in the world EFFA, Tommy went on to sign for the now defunct Dynasty K-1: Tokyo and crushed their entire Middleweight KT division, after he was bored dominating the Middleweight division he bulked up again, this time to Light Heavyweight and cleaned out the Light Heavyweight division back at EFFA before switching to another K1 organisation in NACF where he fought once as a Heavyweight fighter. Tommy didn't feel the HW division was his best division for him and so dropped down to Light Heavyweight after he retired from KT with an unblemished 20-0 record and started his professional MMA career. He is considered by many, and rightfully so, the greatest KT fighter to ever grace MMA Tycoon. The story doesn't end there though, as he signed to make his debut MMA fight in EVO, the biggest MMA organisation in the world and went undefeated in 3 Light Heavyweight bouts there and in 2 Middleweight bouts. Before leaving EVO, Tommy also had a 1 fight deal to fight in another elite MMA organisation, this time EVO's rival Syn, where he took on and beat one of their better Light Heavyweights.

 

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Slaughterhouse FC's biggest star Tommy Grunge

 

 

What's amazing is that despite dominating at the elite MMA organisations throughout the world J.J. Tycooner convinced one of the best and most dangerous fighter on the planet at this time to signed with Slaughterhouse FC. If J.J. Tycooner continues to convince elite fighters like Tommy Grunge to sign for his organisation, it wont be long before his young organisation finds itself ranked amongst the top 10 organisations in the world. I can see in the near future, there'll be fighters coming to take on Tommy Grunge to prove they're better than him and if J.J. Tycooner has signed him down to a long term deal, that means those elite fighters who want to fight Tommy could end up signing for Slaughterhouse FC as well.

 

 

What J.J. Tycooner has done so far has been nothing short of remarkable and I wish him good luck and all the best for the future, not that he'll need anyway. If there's an award going for New Organisation of the Year for 2015, without a doubt in my mind Mr Tycooner's Slaughterhouse FC deserves it.

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Sorry for this taking longer than usual, this was not the easiest review to write (if you've read through some of the PBPs you'll understand why :P) so if it's not quite up to my usual standard my apologies:

 

 

SLAUGHTERHOUSE 7 REVIEW

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UNDERCARD

 

Ryan Genningsunit v Dominick Snooze – 135 lbs

 

This was a slightly bizarre fight with most of action taking place in the clinch. Genningsunit's plan seemed to revolve around persistent use of elbow strikes (98 attempts over the course of the fight), however the vast majority of them either missed their target or were blocked. Meanwhile Snooze seemed content to stay in the clinch despite being clearly outworked and outscored in that department. With most of his takedown attempts stuffed, Snooze may well have been better off sticking to the outside where he looked the more dangerous of the two. Similarly Genningsunit might have been able to finish this fight earlier if he had worked in more body shots from within the clinch; he had a 100% success rate when he targeted the body with punches. With neither fighter showing a particular willingness to adapt their gameplan this one went to decision with Genningsunit clearly taking all rounds on the judges scorecards.

Result: Genningsunit by decision.

 

Dawid Dzingis Han v Joe Johnson – 265+ lbs

 

For those of you not familiar with Dawid Han, this man is a skilled wrestler with a penchant for finishing fights via submission. Unless you are a particularly skilled ground fighter, you probably don't want to be taking him to the ground. Yet that is precisely what Joe Johnson did in his MMA debut, shooting for the takedown less than fifteen seconds into the bout. Somehow he managed to avoid getting submitted in the first, but when Johnson took the fight to the ground yet again it seemed to be only a matter of time before the Polish wrestler would be able to apply the finish. And sure enough just over a minute into the second round Han managed to secure the armbar and Johnson was tapping out in pain. Han will no doubt be absolutely delighted that this matchup played right into his hands as he celebrates his fifth successive victory.

Result: Han by second round submission.

 

David McFadden v Walter Black – 185 lbs

 

Credit to McFadden for at least attempting to make this bout entertaining. For reasons unbeknownst, Black decided he would spend the majority of this fight lying on top his opponent and proceed to do nothing from dominant positions. Presumably he was having an existential crisis and was contemplating the meaning of existence or other such esoteric matters because as far as fights go this was a snooze fest. Admittedly things picked up in the third round as McFadden managed to stuff three successive takedowns and connected with some nice hooks, however sure enough Black eventually took the young Scotsman to the floor yet again at around the two minute mark. With Black showing a distinct lack of activity on the ground this one went to the score card and the American took the decision with all three judges scoring the contest 29-28 in Black's favour. We sincerely hope that Black's manager will be having words with him lest we see a repeat of this performance (if you can call it that).

Result: Black by decision.

 

Billy Bulge v Neil Murray – 205 lbs

 

Neil Murray showed his versatility and surprised onlookers by taking this fight to ground early on in the first; after landing with a well-timed uppercut he launched a double leg takedown into Bulge's guard. From there he successfully avoided several attempts from Bulge at a guillotine submission and controlled the position eventually moving to mount and attempting an arm triangle of his own. The second round started in much the same way with Murray punishing Bulge's bid to try and take the fight into the clinch with another nice uppercut which landed flush. Again, Murray immediately followed up with the takedown and managed to advance into mount as Bulge tried to secure a kimura. However, this time the Ulster man sprang back to his feet perhaps concerned at Bulge's persistent attempts to go for the submissions. This looked like it might backfire as the American then succeeded in a takedown attempt of his own and proceeded to rain down some nasty blows on Murray. But just as the round looked to be swinging in Bulge's favour, Murray showed some effective Jiu Jitsu and escaped to his feet. By the third round both fighters seemed to have tired somewhat and the pace of the action slowed; Bulge looked like he had secured the takedown but this time Murray immediately escaped back to his feet and took the fight back down to the ground on his terms. With neither fighter able to secure the submission we went to the judges scorecards and Murray secured the victory with a unanimous decision thanks to a dominant grappling performance throughout.

Result: Murray by decision.

Cappy Christian v Jared Tillion – 170 lbs

 

This bout went more or less as expected with Christian looking to operate inside the clinch and Tillion doing his best to bring the fight to the ground. Christian managed to get the Norwegian up against the cage early and rocked him with a series of knees and elbows; Tillion's endeavours to take the Muay-Thai practitioner down proved unsuccessful and soon he looked clearly winded from the damage being inflicted by Christian. A knee to the body dropped Tillion to the floor and although he managed to regain his footing Tillion soon found himself back in the clinch. A cut opened up above the Norwegian's right eye and soon Christian was targeting the laceration with elbow strikes. Tillion eventually did manage to obtain the takedown but Christian immediately sprang back to his feet and resumed his onslaught. With blood now streaming down Tillion's face the doctor was eventually forced to bring this fight to halt leaving the winner by TKO, Cappy Christian. The 37 year old Australian is clearly still at the top of his game and if he continues to perform like this it will only be a matter of time before he gets another shot at the welterweight title.

Result: Christian by first round (T)KO (doctor stoppage).

 

Harley Crowe v Howard Stern – 185 lbs

 

Well exactly as predicted this Jiu Jitsu battle went down to a decision. Both of these fighters are well versed at defending against submissions and of the thirty eight combined attempts throughout neither opponent was able to make the other tap. Stern connected well with his kicking but with most of the contest taking place on the ground the decision went to Crowe who was the more active fighter throughout. Stern did well to secure several reversals to take the third round, but with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 the result was probably a fair reflection of proceedings. Crowe was able to secure the takedown throughout and although Stern managed to connect with some strikes of his own it was Crowe who had the more effective ground and pound. Despite being unable to secure the submission, the newcomer will no doubt be delighted with his debut performance as he looks to move on up in the middleweight division.

Result: Crowe by decision.

 

Kezz The Convict v Sweet Jones – 170 lbs title fight

 

At Kezz's last title defence he looked exposed in the clinch despite managing to snatch a victory with a late submission in the fourth round; Jones decided to follow the exact same blueprint here, repeatedly forcing Kezz up against the cage at the start of every round. The strategy worked to perfection with Jones controlling the action and successfully landing with a series punches from inside the clinch. Most of Kezz's attempts to pull guard proved unsuccessful; he managed to take the fight to the ground towards the end of the first but was unable to secure the submission and for the rest of the bout the fighters remained standing. With Kezz's takedowns attempts (41 over the duration) stuffed, Jones clearly dominated the action and when the final bell rang it was no surprise to see all three judges score the contest 50-43 in Jones' favour with rounds two and four being scored 10-8. The new welterweight champion was delighted to pick up his first belt and thanked the fans profusely before catching his flight back to London; his next bout is currently unconfirmed but there will no doubt be some tough competition coming up in this top heavy division.

Result: Jones by decision.

 

Peyton Rudger v Eli Frankham – 265+ lbs

What had been billed as a close battle turned into swift exercise in brutality; Rudger immediately countered a missed leg kick from Frankham by taking him into the clinch. On paper these two are very evenly matched in this department, however it was the sheer level of aggression showed by Rudger which swung this one in his favour. With effective elbow strikes mixed in with some well timed hooks, Rudger had soon opened up a cut on Frankham's forehead. With Rudger delivering strikes with precision the doctor was eventually forced to call this fight to a halt as Frankham's cut progressively worsened over the course of the first round. Fans will no doubt be disappointed with the early stoppage but in all fairness Frankham showed little ability to cover up from the American's onslaught. A win on his Slaughterhouse debut now puts Rudger in good contention to start moving towards a challenge for the title; Frankham was one of the higher rated fighters in the division and this performance here will have some of the bigger names looking over their shoulders in concern.

Result: Rudger by first round (T)KO (doctor stoppage).

CO-MAIN EVENT

Andriy Kuzmenko v Reijo Rento – 265 lbs

Stylistically this was always going to be an intriguing matchup; as predicted Kuzmenko looked to keep this standing while Rento was happy to trade blows but was also actively looking for takedowns. On this occasion Kuzmenko showed excellent takedown defence and was able to fight this bout on his terms. Both fighters connected well with their strikes but it was the Ukrainian who edged the standup battle landing 54.7% of his shots to Rento's 48.3%. With both opponents' striking on point it seemed to be only a matter of time before a KO was forthcoming, and sure enough one minute into the second round Kuzmenko delivered a massive right hand which put Rento to the canvas, the Finn managed to get back on his feet but Kuzmenko followed up with a big uppercut which put Rento back onto the mat. Rento did his best to cover up but a hail of strikes from the Ukranian soon forced the referee to bring this bout to a halt. This is a big victory for Kuzmenko in his first appearance back after losing his title bid against Magnus Cross; Rento is a reputable opponent at the top of his game and this win will no doubt be a great morale boost for the Ukranian as he seeks to work his way back into title contention. Rento will be disappointed to suffer defeat on his Slaughterhouse debut but the experienced heavyweight will no doubt be back as he looks to establish himself in the division.

Result: Kuzmenko by second round (T)KO.

MAIN EVENT

Magnus Cross v Connor Mac Burns – 265 lbs title fight

This title fight started out with a cracking display of boxing with both fighters showing some excellent footwork and head movement to avoid the wild shots that were being thrown. We talked about the possibility of Burns playing away from his natural tendencies and testing Cross on the ground prior to the bout and sure enough at just past the minute mark Burns feinted and suddenly dived in for the takedown. With the champion now on the floor, Burns started to look for submission opportunities but Cross showed some good defensive grappling to prevent the challenger from controlling the position and eventually the referee was forced to stand the two fighters back up. More wild strikes ensued, most missing their target but both fighters managing to connect on occasion. As we approached the four minute mark Burns managed to take the fight to the floor twice in quick succession; the first time Cross quickly escaped but on the second occasion Burns secured the double leg takedown and transitioned into side control. However, Burns was unable to secure the submission due to the bell and we went into the second round. Again, both fighters came out swinging wildly – Burns connected with a few shots but it was a monster right hand from Cross which finally swung this bout in the champions' favour. Burns dropped to his knees and soon Cross was in his guard loading up on shots looking to finish the fight. A desperate Burns tried to find the guillotine but the champion avoided it easily and continued to rain down some vicious strikes on the challenger. Soon Burns had resorted to just covering up and the referee had to step in, calling this bout to a halt.

A much closer fight than many had anticipated. Burns' takedown strategy at times looked like it might pay dividends but ultimately the champion showed his versatility in avoiding submissions and was effective in limiting the amount of damage Burns was able to inflict on the ground. At the age of 23 it may be the case that the best is yet to come from Cross, but yet again he showed us why he remains dominant at the top of the heavyweight division. This is Cross' ninth victory in a row and his third successive title defence – quite the accomplishment for one so young. If he continues his winning ways we may well be seeing a legend in the making.

Result: Cross by second round (T)KO.

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"The Fox" Don Diego

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" "The Time Machine" Tommy Grunge (25-0-1) is the fight I want.
I will put the weight back on if he wants me to, and then we can do it.

He is a great fighter and I know it would be an excellent fight for the fans.

You will fear me.."

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I recently signed with Slaughterhouse and i thought its time for me to introduce myself.
I am the one all of you in the 155ibs division is going to dream nightmares about from now on.
I AM VERNER STOLT.

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE 8 PREVIEW

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Craig David v Verne Robinson – 205 lbs

Our first fight of the night is between two light heavyweights from England; Craig David is a Manchester lad while Verne Robinson hails from the southern city of Southampton so there will be some friendly geographical rivalry between the two. Robinson is 28 and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with an MMA record of 4-3; he has a solid record of securing single and double leg takedowns and is a skilled grappler having being a former division three finalist at the Tycoon World Grappling Championships. His opponent is Craig David, an experienced veteran and a mixed martial artist, equally adept at all phases of the game – he possesses a record of 29-33. However, there is one key thing to note – David is 48 and, judging by his current loss streak, is well past his best. This will be a good learning experience for Robinson but there is no doubt in my mind that he will be coming into this bout as a heavy favourite; I expect the difference in physical fitness will show itself fairly quickly and that Robinson will be able to end the fight via submission sooner or later.

Prediction: Robinson by second round submission.

Luan Oliveira v Fenton Hilton – 155 lbs

Brazilian Luan Oliveira takes on American Fenton Hilton in this battle of the new world. Both are aged 25 and both are looking for their first Slaughterhouse win; Oliveira suffered defeat in his debut against Tank Radovan while Hilton is a new signing. On paper this would look like a wrestler vs. jiu jitsu matchup, however there is key distinction between these two fighters – unlike Oliveira, Hilton possesses a solid standup game with his two prior wins coming from knockout. Rather than wrestle with the Brazilian, I suspect Hilton will look to use his boxing here both to score points and, potentially, to find the KO. Oliveira's best chance to win this bout is undoubtedly through a submission victory; Hilton allowing the heavier Brazilian to take this fight to the ground would only play into his opponents hands and as such he will need to make adjustments to his usual gameplan to prevent opportunities for the counter takedown. I would give Hilton the edge in this matchup due to that added dimension of his striking, but if Oliveira does manage to take the American down the threat of submission will be ever present.

Prediction: Hilton by second round KO.

Markus Woodsmall v Karistokas Thereduuo – 135 lbs

Markus Woodsmall is a wrestler from St. Louis, Missouri; Karistokas Thereduuo is a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu and hails from Greece. They will both be making their Slaughterhouse debut in this bantamweight matchup. Woodsmall likes to work out of the clinch and will be looking to keep the Greek up against the fence for the duration of the bout. However, he has shown vulnerability on the ground having being submitted by the much younger Domagoj Glavas in his third MMA appearance and will presumably be actively trying to avoid grappling with Thereduuo who is even more skilled in submissions. Thereduuo gameplan is simple: take Woodsmall to the ground and finish him. But executing this plan may not be quite so simple... the American has excellent takedown defence, with an astonishing ratio of 92.9% of takedowns stuffed over his five previous appearances. Thereduuo is undeniably accomplished in the art of submitting opponents (with three of his past four wins coming in this manner) however if he can't take Woodsmall down this will present a significant problem for him. I think this matchup will be decided on Woodsmall's ability to keep this fight standing and for this reason I would put the American as a slight favourite for this one based on prior performances.

Prediction: Woodsmall by second round KO.

Tank Radovan v Lee Lewis – 155 lbs Title Fight

Our inaugural lightweight title fight will be between an all American matchup as local Vegas boy Tank Radovan takes on Texan Lee Lewis. This will be the third time these two opponents have met with the record currently one a piece. While this will be the first title appearance for both fighters I doubt this one will go into the championship rounds; Lewis won the first fight with a second round submission while Radovan took the rematch with a knockout just four minutes into the bout. Both of these contenders are capable of finishing the fight early and that is surely the expectation here. Radovan is primarily a wrestler but made significant adjustments to win the second matchup between these two and I suspect he will follow suit here and do his utmost to keep the fight standing. It will be interesting to see what improvements Lewis has made since then; he was unable to take Radovan down the last time so this will be a key area in this title fight. Lewis can't afford to allow Radovan to dominate the standup exchanges again so he may adopt a more aggressive strategy to try and force him to the ground. If he proves successful Radovan could well find himself in trouble, however I fancy Radovan to offer a repeat performance of the last fight in this instance – he has both a solid gameplan and (as we have already seen) the ability to execute it.

Prediction: Radovan by first round KO.

Igor Zadarozhni v Raziel Shan – 265+ lbs

Two wrestlers make their debut in this super heavyweight matchup. Belarusian Igor Zadarozhni comes into this bout with an MMA record of 5-6 and will be seeking to improve on that here as he takes on Raziel Shan; the American holds a record of 6-3 but is coming off a two fight losing streak so he is equally as eager to get a win in the books here. Both of these fighters thrive on grinding their opponents down on the floor; with the exception of one decision victory a piece, all of these fighters win have come via KO delivered by ground and pound. Neither of these opponents show much in the way of standup ability so unless one of them has been making substantial improvements in that area I fully expect this bout to be decided on the ground. That said, both fighters tend to be fairly active with their strikes from top positions so this should at least be an entertaining fight for a grappler vs. grappler matchup. Shan will come into this bout as a slight favourite: he possesses a significant size advantage with 10 inches on Zadarozhni in height and perhaps even more significantly a substantial 33 lbs weight advantage which could prove crucial in determining the ground battle.

Prediction: Shan by decision.

Mashrafe Mortaza v Jimi Aldo – 145 lbs

Two new signings from the Island come to meet in this featherweight bout. Mashrafe Mortaza has previously fought in Highland Challengers and is looking to build on his 6-4 record as he takes his game to the next level; Jimi Aldo is 4-5 following a stint with Solitude and will be seeking to improve on that record as he embarks on the next stage of his career. This will be Mortaza's first fight at 145 lbs having previously fought as a lightweight so it will be interesting to see if the change in weight class has any impact here. This is a difficult matchup to call, both of these fighters are skilled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but both have been submitted on occasion as well. Aldo has shown vulnerability in his standup game but given this is not a particular strength for Mortaza that may not matter here. I strongly suspect this fight will go down to the ground and be determined by whichever fighter has the stronger Jiu Jitsu; very hard to call but if I had to make a prediction Mortaza perhaps has the edge based on his stronger record.

Prediction: Mortaza by second round submission.

Kuula Natsi v Adam Morley – 265 lbs

Finnish veteran and BJJ black belt Kuula Natsi takes on Canadian wrestler Adam Morley in this heavyweight contest. Natsi is an experienced grappler having fought with numerous organisations including IMA, MMA Helsinki, Infinity and UMMA to name but a few; he is 39 but is still capable of competing at a high level having recorded three victories earlier in the year. Morley is 25 and comes into Slaughterhouse following stints with Death Squad MMA, the South America Fight Corp. and ECFC. Both of these competitors tend to win their fights on the ground; Natsi is an accomplished submission artist while most of Morley's victories have come from ground and pound. That said neither of these fighters are one dimensional: Morley has a solid standup game while Natsi's boxing needs to be respected – it's conceivable that one of them may tone back on the takedown attempts and try to score points (or perhaps even a knockout) with their striking given these two are relatively evenly matched on the mat. In terms of size difference there is little between the two; both come into this fight at just under 6'3 although Morley does possess a slight weight advantage. Very tough fight to call and this one could easily go either way.

Prediction: Morley by decision.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Johann Kessler v Franklin Jackson – 170 lbs

Our co-main event of the evening sees two extremely versatile fighters from either side of the atlantic face off as they seek to make inroads into the welterweight division. Franklin Jackson hails from Bakersfield and comes into this bout on a four fight winning streak. In his last Slaughterhouse appearance he won a fight of the night bonus for his sensational stoppage of Papy Abedi – he was rocked early in the first round after a left right from Abedi stunned the American and put him to the floor. A dazed Jackson managed to survive through the first round and delivered a spectacular overhand right to put Abedi out cold just seconds into the start of the next round. We hope to see an equally entertaining fight here.

Kessler is an equally dangerous fighter who excels at slowing opponents down with leg kicks. The Danish mixed martial artist shows a particular penchant for knocking out opponents and the suspicion is that is precisely what he will try to do here by loading up on shots and getting in Jackson's face. However, both of these fighters have very respectable records of 11-2 – finding the finish is not going to be easy for either opponent. This bout may well be decided by stoppage but chances are it won't come early; Kessler and Jackson both possess knockout power but show equally impressive striking defence so maintaining concentration will be crucial. I would give Kessler the edge when it comes to standup and working in the clinch, but if the fight goes to the ground the advantage may well swing in Jackson's favour. The outcome of this fight is anyone's guess, although I'll put this down as a victory for the Dane I certainly wouldn't bet the house on it.

Prediction: Kessler by second round KO.

MAIN EVENT

RP McMurphy v Imperiex Prime – 265 lbs

The main event of the evening sees two extremely talented warriors meet in this heavyweight matchup. These two are amongst the biggest names in the division so a victory here would greatly strengthen the case for a title challenge. “Machine Gun” RP McMurphy is a Canadian boxer/wrestler who has shown excellent ability to take opponents down and grind out TKOs on the floor. He comes into this bout following a big victory over Decker Dogwood at Slaughterhouse 6 and will be looking to continue his winning ways here. The Canadian has made substantial improvements to his striking defence in recent months and at the age of 29 is reaching the peak of his game. He is a former TTFC title holder and will be extremely eager to impress here and earn his right to mount a challenge for the heavyweight belt.

His opponent is one Imperiex Prime, a Greek standup fighter who possesses exceptional knockout power. To illustrate this, all of his victories have come via KO in the first round and all bar one have ended in the first two minutes. Arguably, Prime possesses one of the best right hands in the business – the number of bouts he has been in which have ended by early stoppage is nothing short of astonishing. If there was a record for fights finished in under twenty seconds this man would surely be in contention if not a clear frontrunner. McMurphy's plan will be to take the Greek to the floor, no question about it. While McMurphy has also shown knockout power in the past, I really wouldn't rate his chances in a standup battle between these two particularly highly. Prime has shown vulnerability on the ground in the past so McMurphy is in with a decent shout, but I'm not going to bet against a KO machine of Prime's caliber in this instance. Every second the fight remains standing spells danger for the Canadian and, for all the improvements he has made in dodging and blocking strikes, all it takes is one big punch to connect and that could be all she wrote. Regardless of what happens this should be a thoroughly entertaining fight between two very active fighters.

Prediction: Prime by first round KO.

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Guess the 8 preview isn't coming

 

Haud yer wheesht.

 

I had three articles to do this week due to the extra event, and it's not like I can just bang them out in an hour - each article is 2000+ words and on top of that every matchup gets scouted thoroughly. I will always guarantee the preview will come out before the event, but on the weeks where we are holding multiple events it won't always be several days in advance.

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Great write up. RP will not speak on the day of the fight but his manager Bradley Burns and coach Jack Calypso spoke out after the weigh ins ..

 

Calypso said "RP will smash Prime. RP has a huge experience edge, he's been fighting and competing at the highest level his whole life..Prime cannot claim that. RP is a better version of myself."

 

Manager Burns said "this is a huge fight for him, he wants this so badly and cannot stand losing. Prime is very good but we think we have the heart and the talent to win and push for another Heavyweight Championship. Can't wait for this one."

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"Machine Gun" RP McMurphy (208346)

"Imperiex Prime went down like the rest. I felt really good out there, and I know I showed it.

Magnus Cross is next, for the Slaughterhouse FC HW Title

I will have my Championship Belt.

I will Knock Cross out cold."

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"Scotia Bear" Alex John Conor Burns (236715)

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After a short layoff to train, Alex John has his next opponent, a rematch with
Vahan Karamyenyan who he beat at Slaughterhouse 3 by KO in round 1.

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Burns said this.

"I am getting so much better.

I do a lot of training lately back home in Ireland with SBG,

Making sure I improve in all area's and learn from all the best.

I will stay undefeated and go down a legend."


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SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIGHT NIGHT 1 REVIEW

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Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La Cruz v Citrio Pavo – 155 lbs

True to form, De La Cruz came out of the gates with guns blazing. He rocked the debutant with a series of vicious punches to the head and landed effectively with some kicks. However, as predicted, Pavo eventually managed to take the Mexican to the ground with a single leg takedown as we approached the two minute mark. De La Cruz managed to avoid Pavo's first submission attempt but sure enough the US wrestler soon managed to get his hands on a loose arm and cranked out the kimura with a textbook finish. This loss now puts De La Cruz at 0-2 in Slaughterhouse, however stylistically the Mexican is an exciting fighter to watch so I wouldn't expect him to be released any time soon – he has room to improve being only 18 years of age and no doubt some heavy drilling in takedown defence could do wonders for his game. That said I would like to see De La Cruz get matched against a fellow striker in his next bout; while he is better than his record might suggest, De La Cruz clearly does not yet have the tools to cope with ground fighters and it would be a shame to see a promising career cut short while there is scope for improvement. Pavo will be undoubtedly delighted to emerge victorious on his MMA debut and we look forward to seeing more of him in the future.

Result: Pavo by first round submission.

The End v Vincenzo Stohr – 145 lbs

The opening bell rang and within a flash “The End” had taken Stohr to the floor. The standup fighter desperately tried to regain his feet but the superior grappling of the Belgian enabled him to progress to mount and from there “The End” ended this bout with a spectacular rear naked choke as Stohr attempted to regain half-guard. No doubt “The End” will be over the moon with how quickly he managed to finish the fight; Stohr is a deadly standup fighter but in this instance he barely had time to throw a single shot and as such the Belgian emerged from this bout completely unscathed. A win here now puts “The End” at 3-1 in his career as he looks to move up the rankings in the featherweight division. This performance also earned the Belgian a well deserved submission of the night bonus, his first post-fight award thus far in his career, and if he continues to perform like this it may not be his last. Stohr will be disappointed that he didn't get the opportunity to showcase his standup talents but there is no doubt in my mind that the Italian Muay Thai specialist will bounce back from this loss better than ever; he works with some of the best coaches in MMA over at the Brutal Force gym in Hilo and they will presumably have some pointers for him when he resumes training on Monday.

Result: End by first round submission.

Hon Mo v Jonathan Estrada – 135 lbs

First of all, an apology – I had questioned Estrada's ability to finish fights in the preview and well... let's just say he proved me completely wrong in this demolition job of Hon Mo. Estrada begun this fight by stringing together some lovely combination punching, after finding himself on the receiving end of some punishing shots Mo quickly decided he wanted to take this bout to the floor. Estrada showed some good sprawl technique as he stuffed three successive takedown attempts but on the fourth such attempt Mo breathed a sigh of relief as he finally managed to take the Philippine to the mat. Presumably Estrada's body blows had taken a bit too much out of him as the Afghan was unable to do much from the top and eventually the referee was forced to stand these two up. For the remainder of the round Estrada continued to connect time and time again with both single shots and combinations and Mo was visibly breathing heavily as the two fighters went back to their corners. Estrada decided to ramp up the aggression even further for the second round and, after stopping a series of takedown attempts, leapt into range with a blistering series of uppercuts and crosses which put Mo on wobbly feet. With a cool head Estrada circled looking for the final knockout blow and timed a massive overhand right to perfection which dropped Mo to the mat, he followed up with a swarm of punches which forced the referee to stop the bout but looking at the replay the Afghan may already have been unconscious at that point. This scintillating performance earned Estrada the knockout of the night bonus against some tough competition later on in the card. Coincidentally it appears that a disagreement with his managerial team now means that Estrada is a free agent so if there are any managers reading this who are looking to pick up a talented boxer it may be worth taking a look at the 26 year old.

Result: Estrada by second round (T)KO.

Alex Lesnar v James Darmody – 135 lbs

The second matchup between these two fighters was a carbon copy of the first, albeit on accelerated time. Darmody dominated the opening standup exchanges landing several blows to the body and stringing together a series of effective combinations. But around the two minute mark Lesnar feinted with an overhand right and moved into the clinch. Darmody was the more active fighter up against the cage but soon Lesnar pulled guard and worked for a quick armbar which he executed to perfection. This win now puts Lesnar at 10-10 and in good shape moving forward; but he surprised the crowd by stating he wanted a title shot. An impressive victory on his Slaughterhouse debut nonetheless, you have to question whether Lesnar is quite on the level of the likes of Hannu Haapana and Victor Sweet – while it's good to see the 19 year old is aiming high he will need to prove himself against even tougher opposition before he can start thinking about the bantamweight belt. Meanwhile, a disappointed Darmody did offer a very original excuse for his performance: “'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something”. Darmody shouldn't be too disheartened with the result but no doubt putting in some hard work in training could pay dividends (and perhaps less in the way of ecclesiastical musings).

Result: Lesnar by first round submission.

Bimbo Dynamite v George Miller – 135 lbs

Well tonight was certainly the night for early finishes. Dynamite stunned the crowd by taking Miller, a skilled grappler in his own right, to the floor soon after the opening bell and secured a rapid victory thanks to some vicious ground and pound which forced the early stoppage after just 58 seconds. Miller will be devastated to lose in the manner he did, perhaps he is just not used to working off his back but considering he bested Dynamite the first time these two met this will come as a disappointment. This debut victory now puts Dynamite at 1-0 in his Slaughterhouse career, his next fight is yet to be confirmed but if he continues to perform like this he will definitely be one to watch for the future.

Result: Dynamite by first round (T)KO.

Mac Gruber v Dagur Egilsson – 145 lbs

There was a lot of speculation before hand as to the different ways Gruber might approach this fight and we heard rumours that he had been drilling takedowns in the week before the fight. However, in this instance he barely time to implement any sort of plan as Egilsson dominated the standup from the word go. Connecting with an impressive 91.7% of strikes thrown, Egilsson swiftly took control of this bout and with just over a minute on the clock dropped the American with a left hook to the temple which put him out cold. It's hard to know what Gruber could have done differently, yes perhaps a few of his strikes were too wild and perhaps he could have cut back on the number of missed combinations thrown, but this was an out and out domineering performance by Egilsson – bar a lucky takedown, it became rapidly evident this fight was only going to go one way. This victory puts Egilsson in excellent position to start making his case for a title challenge, there are a few bigger names ahead of him but a few more first round KOs and he may find himself in discussion to mount a bid for the belt. Meanwhile it appears that Gruber has announced his early retirement from the sport, at only 25 it's disappointing to see such a young fighter go but we wish him all the best in his pursuit of ventures less punishing on the body.

Result: Egilsson by first round KO.

Saiyan Southbrook v Holt McCoy – 205 lbs

Saiyan Southbrook continued in his rise to prominence with an impressive victory over Jiu Jitsu black belt Holy McCoy. As predicted Southbrook dominated the standup exchanges but more impressively showed significant improvements in his ground work. McCoy managed to take the younger fighter to the ground three times in this bout (albeit after numerous failed attempts) and every time Southbrook immediately managed to find the escape. At 23 years of age Southbrook is quickly becoming an exciting prospect to watch – his boxing and work in the clinch has always been entertaining, but tonight we witnessed a versatility hitherto unseen. This fight ultimately ended via way of TKO at the end of the first with Southbrook finishing the older American off with a vicious elbow from within the clinch, but this was no freak knockout: Southbrook had dominated the exchanges from the opening bell and by the end of the round it seemed to be only a matter of time before the finish came. McCoy will be disappointed that he was unable to keep Southbrook on the ground and, with a Slaughterhouse record of 0-2, is still in search of his first win; however, with both of these losses coming against extremely tough opponents he will be hoping that a slightly easier matchup will help him get back on track.

Result: Southbrook by first round (T)KO.

Hunter Akbar v Maddox Rayborn – 185 lbs

Any bout between a pure boxer and a submission specialist is primarily going to be determined by one thing – takedowns. In this instance Hunter Akbar was on point with his takedown attempts. The first round opened up with a swing and a miss from Rayborn and Akbar immediately countered taking the fight to the floor. Rayborn's attempts to improve position mostly proved futile and soon Akbar was looking for submission opportunities. A desperate Rayborn started looking to the ref in the forlorn hope of a standup but Akbar was simply too active on the ground for that to become a possibility. Credit to Rayborn for managing to survive through the first but when Akbar successfully shot for the takedown at the start of the second he had soon worked into side control and secured the arm triangle. Rayborn can take some heart from this performance for the improvements he has made in Jiu Jitsu and at the age of 21 there is still ample time for him to take his game to the next level as disappointing as this loss may have been. Akbar will be delighted with his return to winning ways as he proved he still has what it takes in his twilight years.

Result: Akbar by second round submission.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Monster Hero v Michael D Amato – 265 lbs

This heavyweight bout had the potential for fireworks and sure enough we were treated to six minutes of back and forth action which earned both these warriors a fight of the night bonus. At the start of the fight Hero came out swinging with some wild strikes while Amato opted for crisper precision punching – Amato landing with more accuracy but also finding himself on the receiving end of some crunching kicks. With less than a minute gone in the round, Amato connected with a huge uppercut which sent the Indonesian crumpling to the mat. Down but not out, Hero responded by taking Amato into the clinch and softened him up with some nice striking before using a judo throw to bring the fight to the floor.

From top position Hero tried to work the ground and pound and, although Amato showed good defence on the ground, the Indonesian managed to connect with several brutal blows. The round came to a close and soon the referee was ushering both fighters out for the second. Hero had soon managed to take the fight into the clinch and it looked like he might take Amato to the floor once more but the American showed good technique to push off and escape from Hero's grasp. With the fighters back to circling Amato decided to step it up looking for a big finish and sure enough he soon got another knockdown with another huge uppercut which landed flush. A dazed Hero managed to stagger to his feet and Amato wasted no time in bringing this bout to a conclusion with a huge right hand which put Hero out cold. A massive victory for Amato which will greatly strengthen his chances of a title challenge – current heavyweight champion, Magnus Cross, is due to meet RP McMurphy at Slaughterhouse 11 but based on recent performances Amato could find himself in line to take on the winner of that bout. Hero will be frustrated not to pick up a win on his Slaughterhouse debut but a fighter of his quality should be back to winning ways in no time.

Result: Amato by second round KO.

MAIN EVENT

Roger Machado v Otocanin Zmija – 265+ lbs Title Fight

It's always disappointing to see a bout get stopped due to a cut, especially so in a close fought contest, but that is precisely what happened here in our main event of the evening. The previous two matchups between these two opponents have predominantly been grappling battles so it was interesting so see Zmija mixing it up by avoiding the takedown and looking to trade shots. The strategy played out well for him in the end, he clearly displayed he is the better standup fighter and it was thanks to his improved striking that he won this bout. Approximately fifteen seconds into the first round Machado had sustained the cut which ultimately rule him out of the fight, but the Brazilian had soon taken the fight to the ground and was in search of submissions. Zmija did well to avoid Machado's attempts to secure a rear naked choke but the Brazilian retained dominant positions for the remainder of the round.

Following the break, Machado came out and immediately dropped in with a well executed takedown attempt, however this time Zmija immediately landed the sweep and emerged on top. From there Zmija managed to score with some ground and pound but was mostly content to control the position which led to the referee stepping in. This suited Zmija's purposes quite well because he was immediately able to resume targeting the cut on Machado's forehead and with some further precision strikes opened up the laceration even further. With Machado now bleeding heavily the doctor was forced to call the fight to halt, leaving the winner and new super heavyweight champion by way of TKO, Otocanin Zmija. Disappointing to see the bout end in such a way and, although Zmija was probably ahead on the scorecards, with three and a half rounds still to go there was plenty of time for Machado to turn things around. Nonetheless a deserved victory for Zmija as he celebrates his first career title. Machado next fight is yet to be confirmed (and he will presumably need some time to recover from the wounds sustained over the course of this bout) but keep an eye out for Zmija who will face Paulo Lazaro next in his first title defence at Slaughterhouse 11 in December.

Result: Zmija by second round (T)KO (doctor stoppage).

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE 8 REVIEW

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Craig David v Verne Robinson – 205 lbs

David did nothing to dispel pre-fight predictions as Robinson delivered a quick takedown and proceeded to dominate on the ground. With Robinson clearly looking to work on the counter early on, most of David's shot found thin air and with barely forty seconds on the clock the black belt from Manchester had taken him to the floor. Robinson showed good activity, mixing in ground strikes as he sought to improve position and at just past the three minute mark he faked a shot, caught hold of David's outstretched blocking arm and executed the armbar. As expected, a debut victory for Robinson and we look forward to seeing him fight against tougher opposition.

Result: Robinson by first round submission.

Luan Oliveira v Fenton Hilton – 155 lbs

Hilton delivered a thoroughly dominant performance here, landing with 100% of strikes thrown and maintaining complete control of the clinch throughout. Hilton's plan from the beginning seemed to be keeping Oliveira up against the cage and it worked to perfection as he landed successfully with punches and elbows time and time again. Oliveira struggled to find the takedown with his back pressed against the cage and Hilton controlled his posture too well for the Brazilian to land any meaningful shots from within the clinch. Soon the damage was adding up and Hilton delivered a brutal elbow which knocked Oliveira to the floor and the referee was forced to step in and call this bout to a halt. A commanding performance from Hilton which earned him his first knockout of the night bonus and a place on his highlight reel. Discouraging for Oliveira, but the Brazilian is still young and he will have a much better idea now of the areas he needs to work on, namely his standup and work in the clinch – he is a skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioner so I think he still has time to develop into a more rounded fighter. Hilton's next fight is scheduled for Slaughterhouse 11 where he will take on skilled boxer John Armiger.

Result: Hilton by first round (T)KO.

Iain Anderson v John Armiger – 155 lbs

An interesting tactical matchup which was predominantly determined by the different styles adopted by the two fighters. Armiger's intention for this bout was to knock Anderson out cold with sheer aggression and willpower; while Anderson was looking to change levels and counter by any means possible. Of these two Armiger is the more skilled standup fighter, no question – Anderson's standup isn't exactly terrible but at the same time it's not anything to write home either. However, in this bout Anderson was more effective in landing strikes; Armiger landed five punches over the duration, Anderson landed six but also connected with numerous leg and body kicks alongside knee/elbow shots in the clinch. On top of that, Anderson successfully took Armiger to the floor several times over the course of the bout – his submission attempts proved ineffective but he maintained dominant positions and landed with the odd ground strike as well. Both of these fighters showed good durability to take this bout the duration and we went to the judges scorecards with all three scoring this contest 29:28 in favour of Anderson. A close fight but with Anderson landing with greater efficiency and scoring points from takedowns and his work within the clinch, it's fair to say he edged this one. Anderson's manager was reportedly unhappy with his activity on the ground and we heard strong words exchanged between the two in the locker room post-fight, which unfortunately cannot be printed here due to the amount of profanity it contained.

Result: Anderson by decision.

Markus Woodsmall v Karistokas Thereduuo – 135 lbs

We spoke beforehand about Woodsmall's plan to keep Thereduuo up against the cage for the duration of this bout, and that is exactly how this fight played out. Thereduuo started this fight by rushing in with a double leg takedown but Woodsmall showed good technique with his sprawl and immediately countered by clinching with his opponent. Working from the inside, Woodsmall proceeded to bombard Thereduuo with a series of uppercuts and elbows. Thereduuo desperately tried to take the fight to the mat but Woodsmall again showed good technique in securing underhooks any time it looked like the Greek might manage the takedown. Soon the strikes started adding up and as we approached the four minute Woodsmall dropped Thereduuo with an uppercut which sent him crumpling to his knees and the referee stepped in. A strong performance from the American on his Slaughterhouse debut, next up for Woodsmall is a matchup with another Greek, one Mr. Accurate, who is a skilled Muay Thai specialist – this bout will take place at Slaughterhouse Fight Night 2 on the 12th of December. Thereduuo's next opponent is yet to be confirmed.

Result: Woodsmall by first round (T)KO.

Tank Radovan v Lee Lewis – 155 lbs Title Fight

The third matchup between these two went by in a flash. At the start of the round Radovan went for the clinch and Lewis quickly countered with a driving takedown into guard. Surprisingly Radovan, a Jiu Jitsu white belt, tried to submit the brown belt with a kimura which invariably proved unsuccessful, Lewis countered with a well executed kimura of his own and soon Radovan was tapping out. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what went wrong for Radovan here, perhaps a case of over aggression or simply his opponent was better prepared for him this time. In the last fight between these two Radovan had dominated the standup exchanges and showed excellent takedown defence; in this instance Radovan didn't have time to show his standup superiority and maybe that is down to improvements Lewis has made in the takedown department. Regardless, a big victory for Lewis as he celebrates being the first owner of the Slaughterhouse lightweight belt. The combination of technique and the sheer speed at which he implemented the submission also earned him a submission of the night bonus, his third in what has been a relatively short career thus far.

Result: Lewis by first round submission.

Igor Zadarozhni v Raziel Shan – 265+ lbs

Another remarkably quick finish in this wrestler vs. wrestler matchup. Unsurprisingly this fight immediately found its way to the floor with Shan being the one to implement the takedown. With Shan on the top, he began to work the ground and pound to great effect landing persistently with elbows and punches. Zadarozhni started trying to look for submissions on the bottom; a guillotine attempt followed by an armbar were easily evaded by Shan as he continued to inflict damage upon his opponent. Things were already not looking good for Zadarozhni but then Shan delivered massive right hand which put the Bulgarian out cold – an impressive KO which was in strong contention for knockout of the night; if Shan can continue to demolish opponents like that it is only a matter of time before that bonus money finds its way into his pocket. This will be a setback for Zadarozhni as he goes 5-7, but in fairness Shan did come into this bout as the favourite alongside a 33lb weight advantage. Shan will be pleased to go back to winning ways as he made a big impact on his Slaughterhouse debut – his next fight is unconfirmed but if he continues to perform like this he could be one to watch.

Result: Shan by first round KO .

Mashrafe Mortaza v Jimi Aldo – 145 lbs

Mortaza's first fight at featherweight was by no means a walk in the park. He secured the takedown at the start of every round but struggled to find the submission against equally skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioner Jimi Aldo. This fight can essentially be summed up by Mortaza maintaining top positions throughout (Aldo did manage one sweep but Mortaza immediately transitioned into full guard) while both opponents defended well against submission attempts from their opposite number. There was little to no variance between rounds, Mortaza had the added advantage of being able to work ground strikes from the top and it was this in combination with his dominance of top positions which enabled him to take the decision. A lot of what ifs for Aldo – perhaps if he had been the one to secure the takedown and land on top, or perhaps if that loose triangle he looked so close to applying near the end of the first had come off... but MMA is not determined by what ifs and ultimately he can have no complaints with the decision being awarded to Mortaza. Aldo will be eager to return to winning ways though and is perhaps hoping that his next matchup will suit him better stylistically; as skilled as he is in submissions it was always going to be difficult against another brown belt. An important victory for Mortaza on both his Slaughterhouse and featherweight debut, he now goes 7-4 in his career – a solid platform to build upon as he seeks to make his mark at the new weight class.

Result: Mortaza by decision.

Kuula Natsi v Adam Morley – 265 lbs

At the age of 39, Natsi still has it – as he submitted skilled wrestler and Jiu Jitsu brown belt, Adam Morley, in under two minutes. Morley went for the early takedown and was immediately on the lookout to work strikes from the top. However, Natsi showed excellent grappling despite his advancing years and managed to block or evade Morley's strikes with a solid defensive guard. The Finnish veteran began to trying to find the submission from the bottom and achieved precisely that when in locked in a loose triangle to end this bout at 1:32 on the clock. A big victory for a big man – this importance of this win cannot be underestimated, success on his Slaughterhouse debut but also a very strong message from Natsi to the rest of the heavyweight division that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Morley will want to bounce back from this loss, but at the age of 25 he still has time to make improvements although suffering such a quick loss against a relatively evenly matched grappler will be a knock to his confidence.

Result: Natsi by first round submission.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Johann Kessler v Franklin Jackson – 170 lbs

Well we had hoped this would be an entertaining fight and it certainly lived up to its billing as both fighters earned themselves a fight of the night award. Both of these warriors looked to trade blows throughout and we were treated to three rounds of spectacular back and forth action. Rather than write a blow by blow account of this matchup, because that would take pages and pages such was the nature of this fantastic fight, I will seek to summarise it as best I can. The first round featured Jackson loading up on punches as Kessler sought to counter strike; both fighters showed excellent defence but with the sheer number of strikes being thrown some invariably manage to find their target. Jackson connected with several big right hands, barely focusing on the body as he tried to finish this fight early; meanwhile Kessler looked to circle away and landed effectively with several leg kicks alongside some well timed punches of his own. Jackson made adjustments for the second round, his strikes became slightly less wild and he mixed in the jab to good effect, in turn Kessler looked to step his activity levels up even higher. With the bout reaching a frantic pace, Jackson feinted a jab which caused his opponent to duck right into a big uppercut which clearly rocked Kessler.

The younger fighter reacted immediately with some ring intelligence that we would expect from veteran boxers – he swung a hook to the body to back Jackson off before launching into a clinch to regain his feet. Jackson soon managed to push his opponent away but not before he had got his breath back. We resumed the standup action and now, with the sheer amount of punches thrown by both fighters, strikes began to find their mark with more regularity. The bell for the third round came, and despite both fighters visibly perspiring they resumed their standup war – Kesser started strongly and looked the more active fighter, but his hands started dropping low and suddenly a brutal right hook from Jackson dropped him to the floor. Jackson quickly dived into to side control and pounded out his opponent for a victory by TKO. This was truly a sensational fight and a massive win from Jackson but both fighters can be thoroughly proud of themselves for their performances here. A potential fight of the year candidate right here.

Result: Jackson by third round (T)KO.

MAIN EVENT

RP McMurphy v Imperiex Prime – 265 lbs

How do you follow up a fight like that? Well how about pounding your way to victory against one of the biggest names in the heavyweight division? Because that is what RP McMurphy, the underdog in this instance, did as he faced off against Imperiex Prime – a man famed for his ability to knock opponents out cold with barely seconds on the clock.

We knew that McMurphy didn't want to trade blows with Prime from before this fight, that much was obvious but what we didn't know is that when he puts his mind to it McMurphy can pull of some sensational upsets. He evaded a straight right and hook to the body from Prime and immediately countered with a takedown. McMurphy initially started off just trying to improve position but with Prime showing a strong guard he instead started to work the ground and pound. Prime quickly decided he would rather get back to his feet but McMurphy's superior grappling enabled him transition first into half guard and then side control. Prime desperately tried to return to half guard but in doing so inadvertently allowed McMurphy into mount. From there the Canadian wasted no time and connected with massive shot to the head. Another big strike landed for McMurphy and Prime turned his back in pain – that was all the encouragement the Canadian needed and he continued to fire away with abandon forcing the ref to dive in and drag McMurphy away. After sprinting around the ring in jubilation we managed to get a hold of McMurphy for his thoughts on the fight, barely able to contain his excitement he said: “thank you everybody for coming. My opponent, hats off to you, thanks for the great fight, all respect. My coaches and Team Burns helped me so much, thank you. I will continue to shock and inspire nations”

A huge victory for McMurphy, a man both talented and humble – perhaps he will go on to shock and inspire nations, either way it makes for a great storyline and we look forward to seeing much more of him in the future as he continues his rise in the heavyweight division. A frustrating loss for Prime but no doubt he will back to his ways of knocking the living daylights out of opponents in no time. Next up for McMurphy is a well earned shot at the title as he takes on Magnus Prime at Slaughterhouse 11; Prime's next fight is yet to be confirmed.

Result: McMurphy by first round (T)KO.

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Awesome reviews man, RP is taking that Title home next fight!

 

You wish old man. lol. 13 fights over 8 yrs with a decent record. I would feel more threatened if you had a bit more experience and were able to turn up to a fight 100% fit. 2015-11-27- Missed his flight as he was in the wrong location at 19:00 time today, GMT. you.ve been late the last 3 fights and lost a title. Despite that you look a better contender than the last fighter your manager tossed at me. Dont be scared when the bell sounds and the lights go out...you'll be unconcious but you will wake up eventually.

 

Magnus Cross to win by KO #25

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You wish old man. lol. 13 fights over 8 yrs with a decent record. I would feel more threatened if you had a bit more experience and were able to turn up to a fight 100% fit. 2015-11-27- Missed his flight as he was in the wrong location at 19:00 time today, GMT. you.ve been late the last 3 fights and lost a title. Despite that you look a better contender than the last fighter your manager tossed at me. Dont be scared when the bell sounds and the lights go out...you'll be unconcious but you will wake up eventually.[/size]

 

Magnus Cross to win by KO #25

I don't miss my flights the game auto books them and I don't pay attention to turn them off.. So I do a 1st class private flight and then a few hours before fight time it says I missed a different flight when my fighter is already in the correct location.

 

RP has been dominant his whole career and you haven't fought the level of competition RP has faced and beat, not even close.. I'm better than you on the feet and on the ground, RP only got stopped by 2 guys better than him in skills and they would crush Cross in less than 30 seconds..

 

Connor man was one of my worst fighter and still caused Cross a lot of trouble.. This is a huge mismatch you will see.

 

RP knows nothing but winning, his whole life.. This won't change at the hands of some young cocky ignorant kid named Magnus.

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE 9 PREVIEW

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Decker Dogwood v Colin Hardin Jr – 265 lbs

 

Dogwood comes into this fight seeking to rebound following a loss against the much vaunted wrestler RP McMurphy while Hardin is looking to chalk up his first win in Slaughterhouse after defeat on his debut. Dogwood is a pure standup striker who predominantly relies on his punching power to win bouts with the occasional kick thrown in for good measure; Hardin is a versatile mixed martial artist and is equally adept at fighting on his feet as he is on the ground. There is substantial age difference between these two – Dogwood is a very promising prospect but is still only 19, Hardin might not possess the most flattering record but at the age of 28 has a considerable amount of experience on his opponent. Hardin will come into this fight as a favourite – he is more than capable of winning this bout both standing up and on the floor. That said, Dogwood will have a puncher's chance of pulling off an upset here – all of his wins thus far have via knockout and the older American will need to be wary of the youngster's capabilities.

Prediction: Hardin Jr by second round KO.

De Janeiro v Moka Moka – 155 lbs

 

New signing De Janeiro is an immensely talented submission specialist, he is currently undefeated and on a nine fight winning streak (with all of his victories coming via submission). The Armenian will face ground and pounder Moka Moka here who is fighting in both his Slaughterhouse debut and his appearance under new management. This is potentially Janeiro's toughest matchup to date and it will be interesting to see if he can step up here and maintain that undefeated record. Janeiro likes to clinch up with his opponents before taking them to the floor and I would expect him to continue with that winning strategy here. It's worth noting that a number of his opponents have taken him to the ground in the past only to find themselves on the wrong end of a submission; Moka's too likes to shoot for the takedown but in this instance may choose to rely on his standup instead. His boxing isn't world class but he is a competent enough standup striker to pose Janeiro some problems; if he can use his wrestling knowledge to keep the fight standing in the clinch he is in with a good shout here. Extremely difficult fight to call, Moka will probably need to play away from his natural tendencies to win this one but his wrestling should keep him alive for long enough to take this on decision if Janeiro does succeed with the takedown.

Prediction: Moka by decision.

Count Chocula v Jacob Mollie – 145 lbs

 

Algerian boxer Count Chocula takes on American wrestler Jacob Mollie in our third fight of the night. Mollie is a promising prospect at 19 and showed great takedown offence in his first Slaughterhouse appearance against Bruce Wayne, however in this instance I really don't rate his chances particularly highly. Stylistically this matchup is a potential nightmare for the young American – not only is Chocula a far more proficient boxer than Mollie, the Algerian also possesses solid wrestling. Chocula's main vulnerability appears to be submissions but as Mollie is still a white belt in Jiu Jitsu this doesn't seem like a particularly likely avenue for victory. At 27 years of age and possessing a 13-5 record, Chocula has the clear advantage in experience as well. Perhaps Mollie will shock us and embarrass the older fighter, it certainly would be a major upset for the cards – personally I don't see it happening, but stranger things have happened both before and after noon.

Prediction: Chocula by first round KO.

Gabe Christianson v Hugo Lewis – 185 lbs

 

Two of the biggest names in the middleweight division meet for the first time in what should be a close fought affair. Lewis is coming off the back of a draw with Parker Phoenix, the current middleweight champion, and a victory here would put in him in immediate contention for another title challenge. Christianson is a new signing from Synchronicity and is looking to make it five wins in a row as he seeks to make a name for himself in Vegas. Both of these fighters are immensely talented and versatile and as such it is difficult to predict where this bout will take place – Christianson is an extremely accurate striker while Lewis can be very dangerous in the clinch, both of these opponents mix in leg kicks with their boxing to good effect and both are very competent on the ground. Takedowns are within the realm of possibility but I think these two will play to their natural tendencies and keep the fight standing – both are more than capable of knocking opponents out. You'd be as well tossing a coin to guess the outcome of this fight, but if I had to make a prediction I'd give Christianson a slight edge due to his experience of competing at a higher level than Lewis.

Prediction: Christianson by decision.

Parker Phoenix v Kenneth Wayne – 185 lbs Title Fight

 

Phoenix came close to losing his title in his last outing with Hugo Lewis and he faces another tough challenger here. Former Syn/Evo mixed martial artist, Kenneth Wayne is a highly skilled boxer/clinch fighter and has won numerous titles in the past at both welterweight and middleweight including; X: Cage Fighting, Confliction MMA, MLC and Troid. Both of these fighters are solid wrestlers in addition to their outstanding standup, but chances are they will keep this bout standing for the duration – between them they have six fight of the night and six knockout of night awards so we hope to see an entertaining exchange here. There is a substantial age difference between the two, Phoenix is still only 24 while Wayne is 35 with a lot more fights under his belt (38 MMA appearances to Parker's 15) – Parker has sustained less damage over the years but that added ring experience could prove valuable to Wayne in this bout. A very tough test for the title holder and I think Wayne has what it takes to win the belt with a late knockout.

Prediction: Wayne by fourth round KO.

Carlos Machado v Elijah Parker – 265+ lbs

 

Carlos suffered defeat against the Machado brothers' nemesis, Otocanin Zmija, in his last MMA appearance and is eager to return to winning ways against Muay Thai specialist Elijah Parker in this super heavyweight matchup. Like his brother, Carlos is a Jiu Jitsu practitioner who excels at finishing fights via submission – he has a similar approach in that he rarely looks to trade shots, instead preferring to shoot for the counter takedown and put his Jiu Jitsu skills to good use on the ground. Elijah Parker is a new signing for Slaughterhouse and this will be his first fight under new management. Parker is a skilled standup fighter who is dangerous in the clinch – he has shown tremendous accuracy with his kicks but doesn't throw them with enough regularity to cause serious concern to his opponents, this may be an area that his new management will look to improve upon. Parker does have a four inch height advantage but apart from that these two are fairly evenly matched despite the stylistic differences – Machado is 8-2 while Parker possesses a 7-3 record, the weight differences between the two are fairly negligible. This matchup will primarily be decided by the tactical considerations given their opposing disciplines; I quite like Parker's chances here, his wrestling is competent enough that he should be able to keep the fight standing in the clinch but if Machado does manage to take him down that could spell instant trouble for the American.

Prediction: Parker by first round KO.

Peyton Rudger v The Sumo – 265+ lbs

 

Two wrestlers from opposite sides of the globe meet in our second super heavyweight bout of the evening. Rudger is 26 and hails from New York city, he comes into this fight on the back of a swift win over Eli Frankham in his Slaughterhouse debut and is looking to record his tenth career victory here. Sumo is also 26 and comes the Kazakhstan capital of Astana, he is a new signing and comes into this fight unbeaten as he notched up two quick wins in his previous two MMA appearances. Rudger is an accomplished inside fighter with all nine of his knockouts coming from within the clinch; Sumo is a classic ground and pounder with both of his prior wins coming in this manner. I don't see either fighter significantly changing their gameplan here – neither fighter has a particular edge on the outside so I suspect they will stick to what they know best. There is less tape on Sumo so there is more potential for him to mix it up but in this instance I'm going to go with the more experienced fighter – Rudger's wrestling background should help him to avoid sustaining significant damage from Sumo's ground and pound and for this reason I think he'll take this one.

Prediction: Rudger by second round KO.

Sungwon Jung v Donald Evans – 205 lbs

 

Both of these fighters impressed in their last Slaughterhouse outings so we look forward to an exciting fight here. Korean Sungwon Jung is a talented standup fighter with a penchant for knocking opponents out, while Evans impressed the crowd at Slaughterhouse 6 with a sensational stoppage of Kocoa Ebone by way of a perfectly timed right hook which put Ebone out cold. Both opponents like to stand and trade shots so keep your eyes on this one because there is the potential for fireworks. Physically Jung and Evans seemed to be relatively evenly matched, both stand at around 6'3 and the weight difference between the two is negligible – in technical terms there are also a lot of similarities, they both like to target the head in search of knockouts while throwing leg kicks to keep opponents at bay. Jung perhaps has the edge in this matchup as he is the more accurate striker (landing 54.7% of strikes attempted on the outside to Evans' 49.8%) and has the slightly more extensive record but all things considered this could be a close one. Both strikers have knockout power and, especially at this weight level, there is the potential for a single punch to dramatically change the outcome of this bout. I'll put this one down as a win for Jung, he has strung up some impressive victories in Slaughterhouse with his only loss coming against the extremely talented Hughtavious Mingo and I think he has what it takes to continue his winning form here.

Prediction: Jung by second round KO.

CO-MAIN EVENT

Kuma Nelson v Stew Sauced – 205 lbs Title Fight

 

Kuma Nelson (a.k.a. “The Lucid Nightmare”) features in his third successive title defence against talented Irish boxer Stew Sauced. Sauced comes into this bout following a big victory over young prodigy Saiyan Southbrook – this will be his third matchup with Nelson with the record so far one a piece. Sauced was victorious the first time these two met thanks to a majority decision but suffered defeat in the rematch with all three judges scoring the contest in Nelson's favour. Neither fighter made particularly major adjustments in the second fight and I don't see that being the case here either; both will look to trade shots on the outside and with the durability these two showed in their previous matchups I would expect this one to go the distance.

There is little height or weight differential between these two although Nelson is the more experienced fighter and with two successful title defences will come into this one as a slight favourite. Both of these fighters possess knockout power (Nelson has notched up 18 wins via KO in his career thus far while eight out ten of Sauced's victories have come in this manner) so a finish is not entirely out of the question; concentration will remain an important factor – if hands start dipping to the waist as the fighters tire that could spell danger for either of them. I like Nelson's chances here – he clearly outfought Sauced the last time these two met and with his title on the line that should bring out the best in him. Regardless of the outcome this should be a very entertaining fight as these two warriors engage in an all out standup war.

Prediction: Nelson by decision.

MAIN EVENT

Tommy Grunge v Hughtavious Mingo – 205 lbs

 

The biggest name in Slaughterhouse makes his debut here as he takes on former WC/EFC Light Heavyweight Champion Hughtavious Mingo. Tommy Grunge is lauded as the greatest kickboxer of modern times having retired with a 20-0 record to focus on MMA, he is still undefeated following brief stints with EVO and Synchronicity and is looking to maintain his winning record here with a victory over his younger opponent. Hughtavious Mingo is just 23 years of age but has already set the world of mixed martial arts ablaze with impressive stoppages of the likes of Sungwon Jung and Robert McCall – he already has notched up five title fight appearances and a win for the youngster tonight would be a huge personal accomplishment to add to his already impressive resume.

As his kickboxing background might imply, Grunge is truly a sensation when it comes to standup exchanges – his work on the outside is nothing short of phenomenal and he shows elite level Muay Thai from within the clinch. Mingo is a talented boxer who is equally adept at working inside and out. The likelihood of this bout going to the floor is virtually nil; barring a dramatic change in gameplan due to injury or other unforseen circumstances, both of these fighters will look to turn this into a battle of striking attrition. Mingo is perhaps the more aggressive standup fighter in this one; in all of his previous Slaughterhouse appearances he has come out guns blazing and may well follow suit here. Grunge is a slightly more nuanced fighter – he has shown both the ability to deliver huge counter punches and controlled aggression when the situation merits it. Grunge also has the added dimension of his kicking, an area Mingo tends to avoid and that could well give him an advantage in this matchup. Either way a fantastic fight awaits us and we eagerly look forward to the most hyped matchup in Slaughterhouse to date.

Prediction: Grunge by third round KO.

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"Tu Madre" Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La Cruz

Got matched up against some other pussy bitch that's just gonna wanna hug but it don't matter I been working hard on my jiu jitsu and I will be ready to lay this bitch out. El Chupacabra no me asusta, culo. I scare him back into hiding.

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