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Hello fight fans, Merlin here live from the King's 28th Birthday celebration in Hilo, and the Pipeline should be rocking when this great event kicks off. We have two title fights on the card with the Super Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champions defending against some very game contenders as well as a number contender fight for the Middleweight title. Should be some wars tonight, so lets get the action started.......
265lbs-John Johnson(0-4)(0-4)vsRolf Karlsson(0-1)(0-0)-Karlsson by (t)KO in 1st Rd
265lbs-Nate Newman(6-4)(0-0)vsSebastin Chabal(9-14)(2-4)-Newman by (t)KO in 1st Rd
185lbs-Bryan McClelland(6-1)(2-1)vsNickolas Diaz(6-6)(2-5)-McClelland by Sub in 2nd Rd
135lbs-Alex Anderson(12-7-1)(1-1)vsKelvin Letchford(10-5)(1-2)-Letchford by (t)KO in 1st Rd
265lbs-Ricky Fontaine(8-7)(2-2)vsSundar Thapa(9-2)(0-0)-Fontaine by (t)KO in 1st Rd
135lbs-#1.Joesph Ely(12-2)(8-1)vs#4."Eating Panties"Bobby Roach(8-4)(5-3)
Our Main Card starts out with a top 5 Bantamweight match up, and the winner will be getting a shot at the undefeated Champion Timmey the Gangster. Joesph Ely is a legend of Fallen Champions already, this will be his 10th fight under the orgs banner including a 4 fight run as Bantamweight Champion. For just 24 years old that is a pretty impressive resume, and getting back to and winning the Title for a second time will secure his place as one of the greatest 135lbers in org history. Joesph has some great grappling, but has been working on his stand up and showing some great improvements in that area. Bobby Roach is a pure grappler and ex ADCC two time tournament winner, who is still pretty young in his MMA career. He has been working on the Wrestling aspect of the fight game, and that should prove to pay dividends as he'll now be able to dictate where the fight takes place. If Roach's new Wrestling game pays off he should be able to get this one to the mat, and control the dominate position. Otherwise I think that Ely will pick him apart standing and possible even finish him, either way this one should be a pretty good match up and one the fans will surely enjoy.
265lbs-#1."The Future"Paul Mctanned(15-2)(3-1)vs#7."Steppin"Stefano Dufinbeger(8-5)(6-3)
Our next match up is between top 10 Heavyweights, and should be a great test for these two up and comers. Paul Mctanned is a 24 year old submission artist with 13 submissions on his record, and that number is only going to keep growing as this guy doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Paul has a very high level Black belt, and has really added a great Wrestling game to his arsenal that makes me a very very dangerous opponent for anyone in the division. Stefan Dufinbeger is a very exciting fighter, and he has a whole mantle full of "of the Night" awards to prove it. He may not be the most technically sound fighter, but he is always a game competitor and is not afraid to throw down with anyone. Dufinbeger has never had a fight go the distance and I don't see this one being any different, but the question will be if it will be Stefano by knockout or Mctanned by submission. I think that Paul's Wrestling will be the difference maker, and he should be able to land a big takedown and end the fight on the mat.
265lb Championship-(#7 P4P)C.Purple Aki(9-0)(1-0)vs#3.Doom Unit(10-3)(0-0)
In our first title fight of the evening we have the Heavyweight Championship on the line in a rematch of these two warriors. Purple Aki at 25 years old and with a 9-0 record is proving to be one of the brightest young stars on the FC roster, and after coming back from near defeat to win the title Purple's heart is no longer a question. Purple has a great skillset and will be comfortable where ever the fight takes place, but prefers to stand and bang and has the power to stop anybody in their tracks. Doom Unit is not wasting anytime making a name for himself, going right after the champ in his promotional debut. Doom has a very well rounded gameplan and skill set and will try to take the fight everywhere and has enough power to hurt his opponent whether the fight be standing or on the ground. These two fought back in Invictus, and Purple ended up getting the better of a very entertaining 3 round war. Both fighters have just got better since their last meeting, so this one could be an instant classic and I can't wait for it.
185lbs-#2.Henkka"Leka"Reem(14-3)(1-1)vs#5.Patrick"The Mentalist"Jayne(13-2)(0-0)
In our Co Main event of the evening with have two top 5 Middleweights who are looking to set themselves as the elite of the division. Henkka Reem is the last UPF-Hilo MW Champion, and it looked like he was on the fast line to an FC Championship but then he met Tarik Gibson back at LL 31. He can get back on track with a win against the highly regarded new comer, and one step closer to that title shot that he wants so bad. He is a grappling ace, and once the fight hits the mat he actively looks for transitions and submissions overwhelming his opponent with his busy attack. Patrick Jayne is making his debut at 33 years old, so he isn't wanting to waste anytime getting to the title and a win over a constant top fighter will do great things for getting him there. The Hilo native makes no attempts to hide his gameplan he wants to get the fight to the mat, and ground n pound his opponent into leaving openings for transitions or submissions. This fight is going to turn into a high level grappling match up, and will be a real treat for the BJJ fans in attendance. Jayne's Wrestling is going to dictate where the fight takes place, but Reem has a slick bottom game and that could be the difference maker in this fight.
265lb+ Championship-(#6 P4P)C."The Hoarder"Hunter Gatherer(13-2)(3-0)vs#3."The Largest Secret of Papa"Big Show Jr(6-0)(2-0)
In our Main event of the evening with have two Monsters set to do battle in what is sure to be one of the best fights of the night. Hunter Gatherer is a true knockout artist and is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster at the moment, at 24 years old this guy hasn't even hit his prime yet either. Hunter has some of the nastiest kicks in the org, and has really been working on his Boxing lately and with his kind of power that is just going to make him that much more dangerous for his opponent! Big Show Jr is one of the biggest up and comers in the org, and I'm not just talking about sized wise either this guy has just been steam rolling high level competition. Show is a Ground n pound beast and if he can get you down you are going to be in a world of pain, becuz this guy has some serious power as well. This is going to be a classic striker vs grappler match up, and this one good really go either way. If Hunter can sprawl and punish Big Show everytime he tries a takedown, he'll prolly be able to wear him down then take over with his awesome striking game. If Big Show can land a big takedown and get the fight in his world then he should be able to punish the Champion and earn himself a victory. Either way this one ends up going, I'm sure this won't be the last time these two warriors face one another.
There you have it folks, a great night of action in what seems to be a night full of the big boys, which i guess is fitting. A big night full of big fights, with big Fighters! I would like to thank our sponsors TFP-Graphics, make sure to check in with Captain Lou for all your sponsorship and clothing needs. Also make sure to check in at Medieval odds to bet on your favorite FC fighter and try to earn some of King's cash!
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