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 SPFT 67: Kealekapuna vs Rhymes PREVIEW
I asked Sun Tzu for help with this preview because of some time restraints. The ancient Chinese general was brief in his comments. For each fight I will give a sentence or two to attempt to explain his prediction. The italicized portion is Sun Tzu. Without further ado, here is Sun Tzu.
“Magic” Michael Matthews 18-8(0-2 SPFT) vs Brandon Miller 9-8(4-3) @135
Take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots. Matthews by (T)KO.
That is solid advice from Sun Tzu. Matthews does have a striking advantage that he should look to exploit.
“Lazy I” Fetty Mockenmaker 20-11(1-1) vs “Bling Bling” Mike Rampage 20-13-1(3-4) @205
It is by his information that the surviving spy can be used on appointed occasions. Mockenmaker by submission.
Sun Tzu and I expect Mockenmaker to utilize his superior BJJ skill in this match up if he can get it to the ground. Rampage's best bet is to keep it standing.
“The San Fernando Kid” Jebidiah Tayber 9-2(1-2) vs Randolph Turpin 9-5(4-3) @155
If you are careful of your men, and camp on hard ground, the army will be free from disease of every kind, and the will spell victory. Tayber by submission.
Tayber has gone through a long and grueling training camp, for whatever fight he was going to have next. According to his coaches, he looks finominal. He will be looking to take this to the ground, where he will likely finish.
Chris Cyborg 15-7(SPFT Debut) vs Kevin Bishop 7-3(1-1) @135
If we know that our own men are in a condition to attack, but are unaware that the enemy is not open to attack, we have gone only halfway towards victory. Cyborg by decision.
I can't help but think Sun Tzu is taking a shot at the mental preparation of of one of these fighters. Perharps he believes the debuting Cyborg will have some first SPFT fight jitters but still earn the decision.
Henry “Irons” Thompson 13-5-1(SPFT Debut) vs “The Great Bear” Aleksander Ivanov 27-19(2-1) @265
One may know how to conquer without being able to do it. Thompson by decision.
This one should be close. If Ivanov can get it to the ground, he'll have a decent shot at a submission. However Thompson is also a black belt, so that is easier said than done. Thompson's striking may be enough to earn him a victory.
Florencio “Komodo” Drabovich 14-7(2-2) vs “The Alpha Male” Jose Aldo 15-8(SPFT Debut) @170
The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. Aldo by (T)KO.
I agree with this one. Aldo's striking will be too much for Dragovich in this bout. Especially that sick Muay Thai advantage.
~FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP~
Brandon “Natural Truth” Couture 28-8-2(3-1-2) vs “Los Extranjeros Ilegales” Tico Cortez 12-5-1(3-0-1) @145
If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual. Cortez by Decision.
This is a tough fight to call. Cortez has been on a tear recently. He is technically still undefeated in SPFT action and will be trouble for the champ. Sun Tzu seems to believe in the cornering and strategy backing up Cortez in his last several fights.
James “Bender” Arkley 16-7(4-4) vs “The Bucket” Dantavious McJuckett 8-3(7-1) @205
On the day that you take up your command, block the frontier passes, destroy the official tallies, and stop the passage of all emissaries. Arkley by (T)KO.
This is a bold call by Sun Tzu. McJuckett has been great since signing with SPFT and Arkley has been rather inconsistent. If Arkley can make sure the fight emphasizes the boxing aspect and moves a bit away from the ground game, he could come away with his 16th career knock out.
Eric Cartman 21-9(2-1) vs “The Punisher” Randal Pritchard 17-8-1(4-2-1) @185
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike what is weak. Pritchard by (T)KO.
Another solid assessment. If Pritchard can avoid being taken down he should be able to restart his run of knockouts. Both of these fighters are looking to get back into the title discussion. Lets see how it turns out.
~LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP~
Moses Kealekapuna 15-2(1-0) vs Busta Rhymes 26-11(SPFT Debut) @205
Thus the energy developed by good fighting men is as the momentum of a round stone rolled down a mountain thousands of feet in height. So much on the subject of energy. Kealekapuna by (T)KO.
This is a battle that could mark a new era in SPFT's 205 lbs division. The winner of this fight could gather momentum and be the champ for a while. I'm sure there are many contentenders that would argue against that point, but Kealekapuna knows how to win fights, and win them convincingly. A knockout should not surprise anyone.
Well I hope you all enjoy the fights.
For the great General Sun Tzu, I am Folgers MegaAir, reminding you to always contain your steel within a pen.
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