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 GAMMA #381 preview written by Furious Styles
MARCH 15, 2014 GAMMA #381 WOMBLEY ARENA, LONDON
Global Association of MMA (GEG) and Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry proudly bring to you, Gamma #381: Dunowevil versus Ivey, live at the Wombley Arena in London! More than ninety-three thousand fans of bloody, brutal cage fighting will pack the arena to soak in the events and you definitely don’t want to miss out! Don’t forget to place your bets at GAMMA Bets to try your luck at guessing the outcome of these battles and also put some money into your pocket.
On a side note, this Pay-Per-View event takes place on this writer’s birthday, so you know that I’ll be in attendance because what’s a better birthday gift than seeing warriors fight it out in the cage!? Well, there are some gifts I wouldn’t mind but this is a family show so I won’t get into all of that. However, there may be pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Vine, but that has nothing to do with me!
So, without further ado…let’s get down to business! As always there’s an action packed card scheduled and there will also be a Featherweight Championship battle which will definitely bring the noise and intensity! I saw both fighters who’ll be involved in the title fight, and believe me ladies and gentlemen, they are ready to tear one another apart!
MAIN EVENT: LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – “HELLBENT” ROGER DUNOWEVIL (26-11) OF THE LEGION OF PAIN versus PHIL IVEY (40-16) OF GRABTHE.INFO
The Main Event brings two outstanding Light Heavyweight fighters who have accomplished a great deal in their respective careers. Although Ivey has a bit more fighting experience than Dunowevil, I don’t believe that will be much of a factor because Dunowevil has certainly shown he’s capable of battling against various types of opponents. In terms of momentum, Dunowevil definitely has the advantage as he brings a FIVE FIGHT WINNING STREAK to this battle. Ivey recently had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED against Jonny Victorio, so expect Ivey to be rather aggressive in this contest as he looks to halt a potential losing streak and snap Dunowevil's in the process.
Dunowevil has shown a knack for knocking his opponent's out so Ivey will surely need to utilize his defensive techniques to stay out of trouble as best as possible! Ivey has also demonstrated a propensity of finish his opponent's with his fists and that's a potential possibility that will be in the back of Dunowevil's mind without question. I expect Dunowevil to utilize his height advantage as best as he can to keep Ivey at bay and avoid those very strong punches. Ivey may very well look to take this fight into the clinch as early as possible to he can neutralize that height advantage and try to slow Dunowevil down with striking up close and inside of Dunowevil's defenses.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Dunowevil by TKO (STRIKES) in the 2nd round
MAIN CARD EVENT: FEDOTOV versus RUTGER
This fight features to very good Welterweights as Vladik Fedotov (30-14-2) of the LEGION OF DOOM and “Rusty” Russ Rutger (32-15-1) of the FinnFighters step into the ring of battle! Fedotov is currently on a THREE FIGHT WINNING STREAK and his confidence is definitely high! Rutger was also recently on a three fight win streak, but he had that STREAK SNAPPED at the hands of Uusisto! That loss left a bad taste in Rutger's mouth and he'll be fighting to taste that sweet flavor of winning once again!
Physically speaking, Fedotov will enjoy a height and weight advantage, so expect to see his Muay Thai on display, particularly his kicking, which I believe he'll use to try and keep Rutger at a distance. Rutger has displayed world class boxing ability and he'll need it if he's going to get close to Fedotov to utilize his speed and strength. The old adage of stick and move will serve Rutger very well in this situation.
Rutger could opt to try and take the bigger man down to the mat but that will prove difficult to say the least, as Fedotov has displayed tremendous wrestling skills and definitely knows how to defend himself against takedowns. Also, Fedotov may be able to utilize his weight advantage on the ground to control Rutger and position himself for possible damage from the ground and pound or submission game.
Rutger has been involved in a lot of decision battles lately, while Fedotov has been involved in fights that have finished early, be it that he's on the giving or receiving end of things. If Fedotov can land some brutal kicks and slow Rutger's down while maintaing a distance, then Rutger's well known slow starts to fights may be his undoing. Rutger will need to be very aggressive in trying to get in close to Fedotov and work the bigger man's body over with his outstanding boxing ability to take this victory.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Rutger by Majority Decision
MAIN CARD EVENT: BESSMERTIN versus RUTTEN
Staying with the Welterweight division, “Kaschey” Artem Bessmertin (14-6) of THE STEEL PENN ALLIANCE and “El Guapo” Taz Rutten (27-8-1) of Convicted Inc. are the warriors who will step across the cage from one another! Just by looking at these two very good fighters, I have to wonder if Rutten's tattoos are symbolic of each fight he has been in throughout the course of his life. I don't know who his tattoo artist is, but I know that's a happy artist because they have done plenty of work and have made some good money on Rutten's body, that's for certain!
Both fighters step into battle with recent losses so that will make for interesting fight planning as neither fighter wants to extend his losing streak. Bessmertin had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK snapped by Cole River while Rutten recently lost to Richard Nixon. Bessmertin is the taller and heavier fighter in this contest so hey may opt to try and keep the fight on the outside. However, against Rutten, that may prove to be very difficult as Rutten has shown to be an excellent standup fighter who is equally effective, and dangerous, with his punches and kicks. Should this fight go the ground, I would favor the lighter, shorter Rutten as he would have an advantage of positioning, in my opinion.
If Bessmertin can land one of his thunderous punches while Rutten attempts a clinch or takedown, then that may very well spell the end of this fight. If Rutten is able to either get in close and remove the height advantage that Bessmertin has, or manage to get the larger man to the ground, then I think that works to his advantage.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Rutten by TKO (Strikes) in the 3rd round
UNDER CARD MAIN EVENT: GRIMM versus SHIELDS FOR THE FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
It's not often a Championship Battle is on the under card but that demonstrates the level of talent that GAMMA brings to each and every event! Auguste Grimm (13-4) of Team Outkast and “The Lion” Nick Shields (15-3) of GRABTHE.INFO are the two fighters who will lay it out on the line for the right to be called a champion! Grimm recently defeated Willy Wonka to retain his Featherweight Title and increase his confidence.
Shields is riding a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK and his so confident that he is still wearing the standard issue MMATycoon Magic White shirt and shorts!
Now that's confidence because as I see it, a fighter likes to have different clothes that make them feel good but hey, that's just me. If Shields wants to wear the whites and it works for him, then more power to him. Physically these two match up nearly identically, so it will boil down to desire.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Grimm retains his title with a Majority Decision
UNDER CARD WELTERWEIGHT CONTEST
“Rampage” Adolf Ellenberger (14-4) of The Legion of Pain versus versus Maubee “Roots” Away (14-8) of The Goonies
Furious Styles' Prediction: Ellenberger by KO (Head Kick) in the 2nd round
UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST
Thiago “Fiote” Tavares (13-5) of The Steel Penn Alliance versus Luke “Pig” Kilpatrick (15-5)
Furious Styles' Prediction: Tavares by TKO (Strikes) in the 2nd round
UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST
“Wonderboy” Chris Van De Kamp (13-8) of the Swedish Fighters Alliance versus “The Candyman” Willy Wonka (19-4) of the LEGION OF DOOM
Furious Styles' Prediction: Wonka by Unanimous Decision
UNDER CARD LIGHTWEIGHT CONTEST
Zack “Moonshine” Skyshriek (23-14-2) of The Legion of Pain versus Glen “Liver” Starner (19-10) of Valhalla
Furious Styles' Prediction: Skyshriek by Unanimous Decision
UNDER CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST
Lan “Aanallein” Mandragoran (17-8) of the LEGION OF DOOM versus Jeff Munster (32-15) of Hellraiser Inc.
Furious Styles' Prediction: Mandragoran by KO (Punch) in the 2nd round
UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT CONTEST
Ron “Bowes” Sieler (13-11) of the Fighters First Alliance versus John Kimble (12-7-1) of Team Outkast
Furious Styles' Prediction: Sieler by TKO (Strikes) in the 2nd round
There you have it ladies and gents, my inaugural article for GAMMA! I hope you have enjoyed this preview and will likewise see if I am able to predict any of the fight outcomes correctly. If you're really feeling lucky, predict all ten outcomes and make some very nice money as a bonus for your skills. I hope all of you watch this great night of fights and I wish all the fighters involved the best of luck. This is Furious Styles and I'll see you...at the fights!
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