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 World Combat Championship and Big Bear Nutrition present WC: Dirty Boxing 2! This event will take place on Hard Knocks – New York and will feature young prospects and possible title contenders! Let's take a look at these fighters and get a quick analysis in the matchups ahead!
Timmy "T Bomb 2" Te O (1 – 1) vs. William “Excalibur” Figueiredo (5 – 0)
Welterweight Division
Our first fight comes in the welterweight division. These two fighters want to make a splash at their debut here at World Combat and make a name in the division.
Timmy Te O is only a 2 fight veteran with a split record. We don't have much of him yet but scouts have seen that he has respectable wrestling and holds a brown belt in jiu jitsu. His trainers have also released a statement saying that Te O is a determined individual and he'll show that mental aspect in the game in this fight.
“Excalibur” Figueiredo is a highly rated welterweight prospect that just signed in WC. He has a perfect record of 5 wins in his career. He's has a Muai Thai base but has shown some great submission skills as 2 of his wins come by tapping out his enemies. “Excalibur” is also known to be a brawler and some say that he can get cut easily.
William Figueiredo is a better trained fighter than Te O and I think that will make the difference. Te O does have a better ground game skill wise but I think “Excalibur” can fend off the takedown and can scare Te O with submission attempts. Stand up game belongs to William Figueiredo and that's where the damage will come from. Figueiredo wins via decision for me.
Shino Ohio (5 – 3) vs. "Morceguinho" Julio Cesar Neves Jr. (2 – 2)
Featherweight Division
Shino Ohio has been sporting an inconsistent record in his last 4 fights. He won 2 and lost 2. He looks to create a spark here by beating Neves Jr. Ohio is a strong boxer with KO power but surprisingly has not finished a fight via (T)KO. All of his wins came from decision wins. It can be said that he's more of a boxer in a cage than a true mixed martial artist.
Neves Jr. is in a 2 fight losing steak and hopes to end it in this fight. Neves' base is wrestling and then moved on to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu before becoming a full mma fighter. His camp released some reports that he's been consistently training his boxing too to improve his standup game and make him more versatile. Neves' determination is also a factor to consider as he might be mentally stronger than his opponent.
This fight is tough to call. But I'd have to say Ohio gets the win here. Why? Neves' morale is so low right now. Is it because of the training or lack of sponsors? Whatever it is, this will greatly affect his game once the fight starts.
Conor “King” Brazier (1 – 1) vs. Pound House (2 – 1)
Featherweight Division
The third fight in this event features two young featherweights battling it out. Conor “King” Brazier certainly looks like a king in the cage. At the young age of 20 he already has a refined set of skills for mma. He is described as a wonderful boxer with a big heart by the people around him and this might be the case. You can't discount his ground game since his blue belt in jiu jitsu makes him credible there too. He only has 2 fights in his belt but we can see that this youngster has the potential to go on top of the featherweight class.
Pound House looks to open up his World Combat career with a win here. He's a respectable wrestler with a brown belt in jiu jitsu while only being 26 years old. He is a fighter who looks for the submission in his fights as evidenced by his two wins via tapping out. Scouts have reported as seeing him with powerful takedowns and natural strength.
I predict Brazier wins this fight. From the information that I have, he looks to have better overall skills and his wonderful boxing will be tough to face. I doubt House, can take him down if Conor Brazier keeps the distance while standing up.
Mizzieko “The Ninja” Bestro (1 – 0) vs. Sum Ting Wong (5 – 1)
Bantamweight Division
We go now to the stacked bantamweight division as we see Bestro against Wong. Mizzieko Bestro just has 1 fight in his mma career but its clear to see he has potential. He was an amateur Muai Thai fighter and with only 25 years of age is already experience in combat arts. His Muai Thai base is highlighted by the fact that he has dangerous knees. He is honing his craft as a mixed martial artist by earning a purple belt in jiu jitsu. We hope to see a glimpse of versatility in his fight.
Wong is only 20 years old but amassed a sizable (5 – 1) record. He is also a strong Muai Thai fighter with deadly knees and honed his wrestling to neutralize opponents' ground game. Like, Bestro, Wong is a developing fighter and adding a win here can boost his confidence that could lead to more improvement.
Sum Ting Wong gets this win for me. Wong is just a slightly better Muai Thai fighter but his ground game is efficient enough to defend and counterattack his opponents. And I am not confident enough with the jiu jitsu skills of Bestro. I see this win for Wong standing up or in the ground.
OZ Icon (2 – 1) vs. #7 Vincent Obi (6 – 1)
Superheavyweight Division
OZ Icon will look to make an upset here as he faces the #7 superheavyweight in World Combat. He definitely has the skills to make the victory. He is a remarkable puncher with respectable wrestling to hold off the ground game. His reported granite chin is also a huge confidence booster as it can allow him to be more aggressive inside the cage. His style is simple, strike standing up and defend the takedown. And simplicity might be the key to victory.
Vincent Obi is pretty much a better OZ Icon. Same style of fighting, strike hard and defend against wrestlers. He is also scouted as having a granite chin! One thing Obi has the edge is the experience factor. Obi's been in more fights albeit only 7 overall but that can mean that his gameplan will be better and with his opponents fighting style almost the same as him, they could definitely counter with a better strategy.
The two fighters are almost equal. It's a toss up if you exclude the records of the two. But in this case, Obi takes this one. Obi should be able to dish out a better tactic to use against Icon and if not, well I just don't know what they're doing in the gym.
Jet Hemi (7 – 9) vs. “The Cowboy” Conway Jennings (2 – 2)
Bantamweight Division
This is definitely a gatekeeper match as Hemi faces off Jennigs. Jet Hemi has suprisingly lost 9 of his 10 fights. He has lost 4 in a row currently and before his last win, 5 in a row. However, if you look at his skills he's actually a decent fighter. He has an all around set of skills but he hasn't really been at his best now. He's physically strong and an excellent boxer. Hopefully we can see some sparks of brilliance from him in this fight.
Conway Jennings looks to get the better out of this matchup by using his exceptional wrestling background. “The Cowboy” is also known for having iron lungs, keeping the pace of his wrestling for the full three rounds. A blue belt in jiu jitsu is also a plus for Jennings' ground game as he can also dish out submissions as well as effective ground and pound.
I have no bet in this one. I'm not sure about Hemi's ability to give a good fight and Jennings' is still to one sided at the moment. If he gets neutralized in the ground game, what else can he hang on? Hemi could finds some spark but if you question a warrior's ability to fight, doesn't it look like he's lost already?
#4 Jackson Ramos (7 – 3) vs. #6 Yoshi “Twister” Twister (3 – 1)
Featherweight Division
This fight is a ranked battle between the #4 and #6 featherweights in World Combat. Jackson Ramos hopes to enter the top 3 with a win over twister. Ramos is a great wrestler and jiu jitsu artist. His really likes to go to the ground and his specialty there is the submission. His wrestling is the key to his ground game really. He has good takedowns and those initiate the jiu jitsu game for him. Jackson Ramos' brawler attitude can also be a factor if wants to fight standing up too.
Yoshi Twister is also a ground specialist and submission expert. He has almost the same skillset as Ramos but his opponent is a bit better on the ground. Twister balances that with better boxing than Ramos. Overall, Twister is a less experienced fighter. His big heart can change the game though because you'll never know what'll happen inside the cage sometimes.
I take Ramos to win. He's more experienced and for me, Twister is just Ramos version 1. In a battle of same styles the one with the more honed skillsets would win. Unless, a change of plans for either of them.
“Cocky” Conor Brazier (3 – 0) vs. #3 Derrick Jon (9 – 4)
Bantamweight Division
Conor Brazier might be new to the world of mixed martial arts but he's definitely not a pushover. At age 20, he's already a very refined fighter. His main arsenal is his kickboxing game. His Muai Thai is exceptional and his boxing superb. He has wrestling decent enough for him to stuff takedown attempts. And those dangerous knees. We can't forget about those knees. Conor Brazier is so talented he even fought and won against a superheavyweight fighter via KO. That's right, I did not make a typographical error there!
Derrick Jon is unlucky right now in World Combat. Having lost two in a row with one of those a title shot, Jon wants to bounce back to his winning ways. Jon has a solid wrestling base which is his primary weapon inside the cage. He also has a blue belt in jiu jitsu diversifying him on the ground. Derrick Jon's respectable Muai Thai makes him good on the standup too. The main factor that Jon has is his good gas tank. Keeping the pace for a full 3 rounds is no easy task but Jon can surely be aggressive and impose his will with no signs of stopping.
To tell you the truth Derrick Jon is the underdog here for me. I fancy Brazier to win, seriously. Brazier just looks too talented for Jon to handle! With the exception of Brazier's jiu jitsu which is a big question, almost all is in favor of him. Derrick Jon needs to be perfect on the ground if he wants to win this one.
CO – MAIN EVENT
#1 Jimmie Craig (13 – 5) vs. #3 Hughtavious Mingo (10 – 3)
Lightheavyweight Division
Our co-main event is big! These are two guys battling it out for a potential title shot! The significance of this fight is mind-blowing! Number one contender Jimmie Craig is close to seeing gold and if he wins this one it might just be the case. Craig has one thing on his mind when facing his opponents. Knocking them out! Jimmie Craig is a wonderful boxer and with KO power too. 9 of his 13 wins coming from (T)KOs so no question there. His proficient boxing and jiu jitsu blue belts wards off his rivals into taking the fight to the ground. And the fact that he is a cardio machine means he can stuff those takedowns tirelessly.
Hughtavious Mingo just came off a pivotal win against Doyle Hawk. His climb is steady and it has come to this. Its going to be his hardest fight yet. Not just because Craig is an a great fighter but also because the stakes are high. This is a mirror match. Mingo likes to stand up too, he can evade the takedowns and he has iron lungs! I can go even far to say that Mingo has better wrestling than Craig.
This looks like a gathering storm. Both of these men are looking to slug it out standing and I'm not surprised if one of them gets knocked out. My pick? Mingo wins here because of a slight advantage in wrestling.
MAIN EVENT
#1 Angel “The Real Deal” Face (6 – 0) vs. #4 Saladin “Quick Sand” Hussain
Middleweight Division
Angel Face looks to stop Hussain's title run here and take a win in his debut fight in World Combat. Face is a highly touted middleweight fighter. He is currently unbeaten with all of his wins coming by way of (T)KO. He has a wonderful wrestling base that he uses for his ground and pound. But the thing is, he is naturally heavy handed that by just being a good boxer he can already knock people out and intimidate them standing up. Angel Face is scary. Having natural talent with your hands and if he improves his movements in the standup game, its almost lights out for everybody.
Following a huge come from behind victory, Saladin Hussain looks to make another upset win here! You don't want this guy to put you on the grounds because from there, its all over for you. He has superb wrestling and that brown belt in jiu jitsu just proves his expertise in the submission game. But it doesn't describe all of Hussain. His determination leads to unexpected wins like his last fight with Terror. You cannot be lax with Hussain as he can swallow you up like quick sand.
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