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 Undercards:
John Smith vs Samson Komua
Our first fight of the evening is a middleweight bout between John Smith and Samson Komua. When we look at the Scouting Report, Smith has a slight edge in MT, but gives up the same edge in boxing. A very even fight from the stand up game, but Komua has a significant advantage on the ground where his wrestling is slightly better, however he has a significant BJJ advantage in his brown belt compared to Smith's purple belt.
John Smith
Record: 5-4 MMA (2-4 HFC)
Key Wins: Harry Olsen, Samir Mourani
Key Losses: Kenneth Smith, Alesana Seia, DBGA
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Samson Komua
Record: 3-6
Key Wins: Richard Pryor
Key Losses: Kenneth Smith, Alesana Seia, DBGA
Oddly enough, these fighters have almost exactly the same history of fight losses in recent months. Skills are very evenly matched in the striking game, but as stated above, Komua has a significant advantage on the ground. One thing to point out is that Komua's under new management and only his last fight, the loss to Kenneth Smith, was with his new manager. Komua's scouting report indicates that he has a solid chin, but all 6 of his losses coming from KO or TKO, it's hard to believe it can be that solid.
Komua will want to take this fight to the ground where he has the advantage as standing and swinging has not worked out for him to date. His skillset may lead him to want to stay standing, but with a chin like that, Glass Joe probably has asked for a paternity test.
My Pick: Komua via TKO
Stefan Muller vs Gotan Wasselach
Our second fight of the evening is a light heavyweight bout between Muller and Wasselach. These two fighters are also very evenly matched with Wasselach having a slight edge in boxing, MT, and wrestling. Both fighters coming off a loss, each will be looking to get back onto the winning side of things.
Stefan Muller
Record: 3-2 (0-2 HFC)
Key Wins: N/A (only wins via QFC)
Key Losses: Basko Godwin, Frank Lucas
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Gotan "The Guru" Wasselach
Record: 1-2 (1-1 HFC)
Key Wins: Dillon Van Barle
Key Losses: Basko Godwin
And so it continues as each of these fighters recent losses share a similar history as each are coming off a recent loss to Basko Godwin. Gotan is a highly trained fighter who has yet to live up to his potential. Manager Bwang Jong Sr has trained him well, and it's only a matter of time before those skills turn into wins. He will be the favorite in this fight based on skill alone, but Muller is desperate for a win to snap his two fight losing streak, so don't count out a man with nothing to lose.
My Pick: Wasselach via TKO
Snake Duanesboy vs Michael Collins
Our third bout of the evening pits Duanesboy vs Collins, two old schoolers finishing out their contracts in the bantamweight division. Both have only one fight each in the HFC, and one more coming tonight. Duanesboy has a slight edge standing, and wrestling, but gives up a significant edge on the ground with Collins superior BJJ. Duanesboy is a former #1 P4P KT fighter who his HFC debut via decision back at HFC 64, while Collins has had a lackluster career, but also won his HFD debut at HFC 65. Now, these two will square off and one of them will walk away with an undefeated HFC record.
Snake Duanesboy
Record: 19-9 (1-0 HFC)
Key Wins: Elijah Judah, Damen Mayer, Phillip Ziskie
Key Losses: Michail Podolski, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong, Felix Jaroslav
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Michael "The Big Fellow" Collins
Record 10-23 (1-0 HFC)
Key Wins: Antonio Zetsika, Nick Holey, Petr Kotrc
Key Losses: Lewis Burwell Puller, Tzu Chu, Chen Zhen
This fight is pretty one sided as far as skills go, leaning towards Snake. But if they end up on the ground, or even in clinch where Collins can pull guard, this fight could go either way. With the significant advantage on the ground, Collins will undoubtedly look to take the fight down and force his opponent to tap out. Unfortunately, with a 10-23 record, he's not show much ability to be able to do that.
My pick: Snake Duanesboy via Decision
Juju Baraka vs Yago Nascimento
Our only heavyweight fight of the night comes with #5 Juju Baraka vs #12 Yago Nascimento. This fight is dead even in boxing, MT, and wrestling, but Nascimento gives up a big edge in BJJ, giving him the advantage against the top 5 ranked Juju. But Juju isn't backing down, and Yago is hungry to jump up the rankings. Fighters have nearly identical records, with each having 4 (T)KO wins, and 2 and 3 decision wins respectively. This should be the most exciting battle of the night to this point, and will have to see if Juju's size and speed come into play as he's taller and thinner than his opponent.
Juju Baraka #5
Record: 6-3 (6-2 HFC)
Key Wins: Platinum Fox, Jim Fox, Don Piano
Key Losses: Sergey Telegin, Boris Krylov
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Yago Nascimento
Record: 7-3 (3-3 HFC)
Key Wins: Billy Bob Brown, Kirill Semenov, Chris Travis
Key Losses: Tom Tomson, Joao Andrade, XJF Waxon
These two are pretty evenly matched and their styles will line up a hell of a fight. In looking at fight history, it stands out that Yago has impressive wins over some very tough opponents, most notably Chris Travis who's a former top contender. Juju has had some impressive wins as well, but his only losses are from stronger opponents than those who have defeated Yago. Very excited for this fight to see who will come out on top.
My pick: Juju Baraka wins via TKO
#9 Jewel Diaz vs Rhondon Rousey
Our 5th fight of the night is our only featherweight bout of the night as Jewel Diaz squares off against Rhondon Rousey. Both of these fighters have had an up and down career, but Jewel's has stood out as the better career to date due to his early domination. But in recent months, he pack has caught up to him and he's had to deal with some difficult losses. Rousey has pretty much been a middle of the pack fighter his whole career, but he's never backed down from a fight and that's something we praise here at HFC. With Rousey coming off a win, he's in high spirits to take on Diaz who is on a 2 fight losing streak going into this fight.
Jewel "The Polished" Diaz #9
Record: 11-5-1 (4-4 HFC)
Key Wins: Bjj Catch Wrestler, Daniel Barbosa, Timo Bader
Key Losses: Roberto Soldic, David Dilbrandt, Marcello Sosa
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Rhondon Rousey
Key Wins: Dylan Elkins, Daniel Barbosa, Kurt Clark
Key Losses: Lance Mills, Gervais Lavigne, Florisvaldo De Oliveira
Rousey may be the most recent victor of these two, but he learns about as fast as a box of rocks. His skills have fallen far behind that of Diaz, and he's definitely the underdog in this fight based on skills alone. These managers will have a war of sliders to see who can get the fight to where they want it as Rousey is built as a clinch fighter/striker, where Diaz is a machine on the ground. His Wrestling background being his primary tool in his victories allowing him to use his brutal GnP to finish his opponents. Rousey will have his work cut out for him in this one.
My pick: Diaz via TKO
Chanthaphone Southanouvong vs Kenneth Smith
Our 6th and final undercard bout of the evening is another middleweight bout featuring Southanouvong and Smith. Kenneth Smith has been on a tear of late having won 4 in a row, and an overall record of 7 wins and 1 loss, with his only loss being a split decision. He's never been finished and with a 2-0 record so far in HFC, he's looking to make a name for himself and jump into the top 10 with a win over Southanouvong. Southanouvong may have other plans though as he's looking to bounce back from a loss against Tonissaar in his last fight, and is a long time HFC fighter who once held the SMASH title under former manager Ibrahim Camara. New manager Halle had a bit of a stumble with Chanthaphone going 1-3 in his first 4 fights together, but has started turning things around going 3-2 down the stretch. This last loss to Tonissaar really hurt him, and he's looking to bounce back and get himself back into the top 10.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong
Record: 11-7 (4-5 HFC)
Key Wins: Daniel Yonic, Rahim Lloyd, Sveti IvanRilski
Key Losses: Martin Alexander, Baruto Tonissaar, Sabotage Rex
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Kenneth Smith
Record: 7-1 (2-0 HFC)
Key Wins: Samson Komua, John Smith, Shamus Murphy
Key Losses: Luther Broad
Looking forward to a good fight here, at least hoping for one. There's a lot on the line for Southanouvong as he really needs a win to keep his camp positive. But he's fighting an uphill battle as he gives up a slight edge standing, and though his Wrestling is a little stronger than Smith's, his purple belt doesn't hold water to Smith's black belt.
My pick: Kenneth Smith via submission
Main Card:
#3 Ko Van Den Born vs #8 Jet Gunner
Our first main card of the evening, and 7th fight of the evening, comes from our light heavyweight division with Van Den Born taking on Gunner. Both of these men have been hanging out in the top 10 for some time now, and each are chomping at the bit for another title shot. Gunner has a bit of a size advantage, but Van Den Born has the skill advantage across the board, though not by much. Gunner has some KO power and he's used it to his advantage throughout his career, but Van Den Born has his fair share of KO's as well. This is a very exciting match on tap, and the winner will likely move on to challenge for the title on May 8th while the loser will likely have a date with the loser of the upcoming title fight between McGuire and Jahouli on the same card.
#3 Ko Van Den Born
Record: 9-3 (6-2 HFC)
Key Wins: Ronaldo Gomes, Joao Andrade, Ralph McGuire
Key Losses: Jet Gunner, Ralph McGuire
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#8 Jet Gunner
Record: 8-5 (5-2 HFC)
Key Wins: Ko Van Den Born, Basko Godwin, Kirill Semenov
Key Losses: Ralph McGuire, Maxim Jahouli, Basko Godwin
This is going to be one hell of a fight, ladies and gentlemen! Gunner has already defeated Van Den Born back at HFC 55 via a doctor stoppage and you can bet your ass that Van Den Born will want his revenge. Van Den Born and Gunner each have lost to McGuire, the current champ, but Van Den Born has also defeated him as well. These guys match up very well, and their managers are both very good as well. This fight has potential for both FotN and KotN.
My pick: Ko Van Den Born via KO
#6 Raykuza Maui vs #4 Gregory Motts
Are you ready to rumble? Our 8th fight of the evening features two very large men from our super heavyweight division as Raykuza Maui takes on the hard hitting Gregory Motts! While Motts has an edge in wrestling, Maui has a significant edge in both MT and BJJ. Maui has underperformed in his career thus far, but hopes to have turned things around with an impressive KO of Bronstein at HFC 58. Now, under new management of Alexander Biro, Maui will look to make a splash and take out #4 ranked Motts to vault himself up the rankings. Maui's only apparent weakness right now is that he's coming into this fight a little low on morale, but we expect Biro to cheer him up and have him ready to go come fight night.
#6 Raykuza Maui
Record: 6-4 (2-2 HFC)
Key Wins: Lev Davidovitch Bronstein, Heavy Fukk, Bulgin Dickrilla
Key Losses: Jason Mendoze, Doug Slugs, Bane Darwin
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#4 Gregory Motts
Record: 14-6
Key Wins: Chief Red Eagle, Doug Slugs, Don Piano
Key Losses: Peter Petersson, Jason Mendoza, Bruce Vanorden
This should be a good fight, but if Maui pulls his confidence up I think he'll find a way to get potentially a 1st round victory here. However, without bringing that up, this fight could find itself going the distance and the longer the fight goes, the more of a chance that Motts will have a chance to land the KO shot.
My pick: Maui via TKO
Co-Main Event:
#1 Ralph McGuire vs #2 Maxim Jahouli
And now, for our co-main event of the evening! For the Light Heavyweight championship of the world, Ralph McGuire puts his belt on the line against the former champ Maxim Jahouli! What an exciting fight we have on tap as the rematch of HFC 59's title fight where McGuire earned his belt with a beauty of a head kick that KO'd then champ Jahouli. This rematch has been highly anticipated as either of these guys could finish this fight with a single shot. McGuire has won 4 in a row now, and 7 of his last 8. He's the 2 time HFC champion and looking to defend his current championship for the 2nd time as he faces Jahouli. Jahouli has been equally impressive winning his last outing against Andrade after his title loss to McGuire, but having won 8 in a row prior to that. He even went to SYN and took on Mohammed Kahn scoring a doctor stoppage victory on the big stage, representing the HFC proudly. Now, he looks to avenge that loss at HFC 59 and will give McGuire everything he has to earn that gold strap back.
#1 Ralph McGuire - Champion
Record: 13-3 (7-2 HFC)
Key Wins: Aatreya Mahrishi, Maxim Jahouli, Jet Gunner
Key Losses: Seelow Heights, Ko Van Den Born, Mohammed Kahn
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#2 Maxim Jahouli - Challenger
Record: 12-4 (7-1 HFC)
Key Wins: Joao Andrade, Mohammed Kahn, Chris Travis
Key Losses: Ralph McGuire, Ragnar Ragnarsson
This should be a battle for the ages! Not much of a chance that this fight will go all 5 rounds as both of these guys pack an amazing punch (or kick). Jahouli has become more of a fight for decision fighter since taking on new management, but he knows that the longer he stays standing with McGuire, the more chances McGuire has of ending the fight early. So I expect him to stick to his guns and try to earn another KO or doctor stoppage, because he knows the champ is going to bring it.
My pick: Jahouli via Decision
*** Man, very good chance I have this one wrong. I really believe Jahouli's best shot at winning is to end it before McGuire lands a solid shot with that brutal power. It's really hard to pick against the champ, but I just have this nagging feeling that new management will find a way to get Jahouli the belt back.***
Main Event:
#1 Massive Wanker vs #2 Peter Petersson
And now, for the moment we've all been waiting for! The face of the HFC, most dominate champ in HFC history, Massive Wanker puts his belt on the line against challenger Peter Petersson!! Everyone knows who Wanker is at this point. He's faced down opponents of all shapes and sizes and won in every way possible. The man coming in to challenge him is Peter Petersson, a relative unknown in the HFC who has quickly worked his way up the shallow super heavyweight division riding a 4 fight win streak, the last two in HFC. Under new management, Petersson looks to make a name for himself by becoming the first fighter to ever defeat Wanker.
#1 Massive Wanker - Champion
Record: 16-0 (8-0 HFC)
Key Wins: Jason Mendoza, Demir Kocak, Boris Krylov
Key Losses: You wish...
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#2 Peter Petersson
Record: 12-3 (2-0 HFC)
Key Wins: Gregory Motts, Bobby Chunks, Alex Ferreria
Key Losses: Mankar Camoran, Platinum Fox, Anthony Rodgers
Petersson has impressive boxing and wrestling, but gives up an edge in both his MT and his BJJ game to the Wanker. This is an uphill battle all the way for Petersson, but he's up for the challenge as a win against Wanker will put his name in the hi
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