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HONOR FC continued its tradition of entertaining fights at the Parisian in Las Vegas with another highly rated night of fights. This card was filled with popular and talented fighters and capped off by an exciting battle for the welterweight crown.
"Max" Maxwell Keiser (14-12) vs James "Java Man" Avalon (20-14)
This was an quick but intense fight between two of the best of fighters in the 205lb division. Keiser wanted to get this one to the ground from the get go and was able to do so by closing the distance and working a takedown off of his great clinchwork. As for Avalon he did everything he could to keep this a striking battle but was unable to do so. Once Keiser got this one to the ground it was all but over as he was able to quickly to posture up and work a kimura and pick up a bonus for his slick submission.
Result: Keiser Sub Round 1
Jason "THE BLACK BOLT" Wayne (13-3) vs Donovan "Ronin" Robertson (9-6)
Wayne made his HONOR FC debut coming in as one of the best prospects from the Island. He was able to outlast the tough Robertson with great takedowns and well worked ground and pound. Despite losing the first round Wayne was still able to take a fairly dominant UD due to his control and effective striking for the top position. As for the former champ; Robertson is on a bit of skid but everyone here at HONOR has seen what he is capable of and knows he just needs one win the reboot his system and get back on top of the division.
Result: Wayne UD
Akira Toriyama (24-9-1) vs Tommy "The Terror" Cottero (29-13)
This was a big time fight in the featherweight division and definitely has some title implications as these guys are two of the best. Cottero is an absolute beast who was yet again let down by his aging chin, he and Toriyama both came out looking to finish with strikes and put on an incredibly exciting show. Toriyama was able to land a big shot early in the first and drop the game Cottero. After debuting in HONOR and starting off on a two fight losing streak Toriyama is now establishing himself as one of the best fighters in the featherweight division.
Result: Toriyama KO Round 1
Timofey "Beast" Boyko (23-9-1) vs Jonathan "The Cheetah" Mvungi (13-12)
It is always an exciting affair when Mvungi steps into the cage as he brings big heart, big strikes, and a vicious game plan with him in to every fight. Unfortunately for him he met a tough Timofey Boyko who is continuing his unbeaten HONOR FC run and did so with a terrifying head kick late in the first round to put away one of the toughest men in Vegas.
Result: Boyko KO Round 1
Troy Lancaster (12-3) vs "Rasta" Ziggy Cliff (24-10)
Dominant HONOR FC welterweight champion Troy Lancaster took on "Rasta" Ziggy Cliff; a man who has established himself as one of the most feared fighters in Vegas; in the main event. This was a very entertaining fight in which each of these great competitors was determined to not let it go to the judges scorecards. They kept the fight tight in the clinch and launched big shots at one another for nearly four complete rounds as they battered each other to a pulp. The final moment came in the fourth as Cliff was able to land a big uppercut and send the champion crashing to the mat. The only question left in the welterweight division is who can possibly take out a red hot Ziggy Cliff?
Result: Cliff (T)KO Round 4
This night of fights truly had everything and is a great precursor for things to come as HONOR FC switches its focus to less but bigger cards in an effort to put on a greater quality for its fans.
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