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The Palmtree in Las Vegas will yet again play host to HONOR FC's Wednesday Warfare; this time putting the focus on the talented lighter weight classes this great organization has to offer.
Bruce "Mr.Jiu jitsu" Gracie (22-17) vs Sau "I SUCK ,YEAH LITERALLY " Minneo (14-14)
Our first fight is in the featherweight division featuring incredibly popular Gracie against dangerous Muay Thai expert Sau Minneo. Gracie is going to look to take his opponent down and make it a grappling match. Minneo is definitely going to try to keep this fight standing and use his clinchwork and big kicks to put away the dangerous BJJ black belt.
Prediction: Minneo (T)KO Round 1
James "Java Man" Avalon (20-12) vs "Go" Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (28-12-1)
Both of these light heavyweights are coming off of losses and neither has a clear advantage in any area coming in to this fight. Both are well rounded and have shown a willingness to stand and trade; given that "Go" is coming in on a streak of three losses by strikes I will give the edge to Avalon.
Prediction: Avalon (T)KO Round 2
Dom "Dueces Wild" Danky(23-14-1) vs Kaito "Tsunami" Rin (22-10)
This is a fairly significant fight in the 185lb division as each fighter needs a win to get near the title hunt. "Tsunami" is coming off of a heartbreaking decision loss to the champion whereas Danky is coming off of a big(T)KO victory over Johansson. Danky has shown that he is a solid striker with dynamite in his gloves, however Rin has a big advantage on the ground and has great takedown ability, I expect Rin to ride Danky to the ground and search for a submission or control for a decision.
Prediction: Rin UD
Damien Lok (12-8) vs "Gung Ho" Vladimir Van Kirkland (20-12)
These two lightweights are very evenly matched and bring a wide array of skills to the table. Van Kirkland will want to use his striking ability to win one, his opponent Lok will want to take it to the ground as "Gung Ho" has never been defeated by strikes but has been vulnerable to submission finishes in the past. The big X factor here is that Lok has been a big finisher in the past and Van Kirkland has been racking up a lot of decisions. I think Lok finds a way to finish his opponent.
Prediction: Lok Sub Round 3
Riley Cooper (21-8) vs Brandon "Badboy" Marsden (17-14-1)
Cooper is a great fighter who happens to be in the midst of a skid, Marsden is an unheralded fighter with a decent record who just happens to be incredibly talented. Marsden actually projects to have better BJJ and Muay Thai, this is a dangerous combo considering that Marsden can clinch and choose to bring him to the ground or out strike his opponent. Cooper does have a solid boxing advantage but lacks KO power and Marsden has proven to have a great chin.
Prediction: Marsden UD
Tommy "The Terror" Cottero (27-11) vs Jonathon "The Cheetah: Mvungi (11-10)
This would be a great fight for the judges to take a bathroom break; both of these guys are knockout artists through and through and I would bet just about anything that this doesn't reach the cards. Cotterro does have a distinct advantage on the ground but I suppose that is a bit of a moot point. Both guys stand and bang, both guys have questionable chins and both guys have double digit wins by KO. Toss up here we come! My only real prediction here is FOTN but I do get paid to predict so here it is.
Prediction: Cottero (T)KO Round 1
K The "The Great" Rad (15-4) vs Michal Kucharski (12-2)
Our main event is between two of the top bantamweights in the game today. This fight is difficult to predict because each man is so dominant at what they do. If Kucharski gets it to the ground it will be over in a hurry, however Rad has fantastic take down defense. K The Rad is one of the top muay thai practitioners at 135 in the world but Kucharski has a fantastic chin and could potentially fight through the strikes and get it to the ground, after all for him it will probably only take one take down to end it. Rad is riding a fantastic win streak and will come in to this one with a lot of confidence which should help buoy him towards victory.
Prediction: Rad (T)KO Round 1
Tons of great fights are on the card in this one, lots of big punches and high level submissions will be on display tonight.
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