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HONOR FC 31 Resurgence Event Preview

Event Preview: HONOR FC 31 Resurgence
HONOR Fighting Championship
2014-09-06, Las Vegas, Sparta's Palace
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HONOR FC is proud to present HONOR FC 31: Resurgence at Spartas Palace in Las Vegas on September 6. This is a great card full of blockbuster matches; two of which happen to be title fights. HONOR would also like to remind you that owner Dan Monk has brought us HONOR Bookmakers, a business that is dedicated to adding to the HONOR experience with bets on out events as well as top events from the world of mixed martial arts.



Ethan "Captain Insaneo" Harris (11-3-1) vs "Ragnar" Svend Sved (18-13)

This is a fairly even match up as each man has some sort of an advantage/disadvantage no matter where the fight takes place; however Harris does have a solid Muay Thai background and should be able to clinch up and out strike Sved.

Prediction: Harris (T)KO Round 3



Jesus "Bad Man" Barreda (22-15) vs "Chairman" Mao Zedong (16-6)

Both of these guys are big time strikers who love to finish their fights with strikes. Barreda perhaps has a technical advantage over Zedong but he comes into this fight severely lacking in confidence, because of this I feel that Zedong should be able to take a narrow decision.

Prediction: Zedong UD



Carl Cade (12-9) vs Riley Cooper (22-9)

Cade is a very tough young fighter who is making his HONOR debut against a resurging Riley Cooper. These guys are fairly evenly matched and it should lead to a great fight, in the past Cade has not been able to deal with athletic fighters and he has been outpointed quite a bit. I feel that given the quickness and speed of Cooper if he uses the correct game plan he can find a way to outpoint the dangerous newcomer.

Result: Cooper UD



Bruce "Mr.Jiu jitsu" Gracie (24-19) vs Jonathan "The Cheetah" Mvungi (13-13)

These polar opposites have already met inside the HONOR FC cage once with the contest being taken by Mvungi in the second round. This meeting Gracie will again be looking to use his ground game to finish Mvungi while the "The Cheetah" will need to keep the fight standing to search for a finish. I feel that Mvungi should be able to keep this fight standing yet again and finish Gracie late in the fight, though if it does hit the ground watch out; because Gracie can finish it in a hurry.

Prediction: Mvungi (T)KO Round 3



Adam Duritz (7-4) vs Reggie Smalls (19-10)

Former champ Adam Duritz is looking to rebound against the very experienced Reggie Smalls. Duritz seems to have the advantage no matter where the fight goes, Smalls will want to try to use well times takedown attempts and ground control to outpoint Duritz. However I feel that Duritz should have it in him to win impressively and get back into the title hunt.

Prediction: Duritz (T)KO Round 2



"Veliki" Ljuti Hrcak (18-5) vs Frank "Bruiser" Brody (7-4-1)

Hrcak is one of the best ground fighters in HONOR today; he poses a threat to any man he gets on the ground. Brody has great all around stand up ability and will want to keep it standing against this great wrestler. Brody has shown great take down defense in the past but I am not sure he has fought anyone with Hrcaks ability. This is a mathcup where whoever can implement their game plan will win. Hrcak is a big step up in competition for Brody and I feel that he can pull off the victory.

Prediction: Hrcak Sub Round 2



K The "THE GREAT" Rad (16-6) vs Rock "Taijutsu" Lee (10-5)

These guys love to strike; which is perfect because that's what HONOR FC fans love to see. These are two of the most popular fighters in the division due to their aggressive finishing style, Lee is a great boxer who will want to stay at range to put away Rad. Whereas Rad is going to want to get in close and clinch up to search for a victory. Generally I would choose the better Muay Thai fighter but Lee has an amazing chin and should be able to withstand the punishment he takes in the clinch, he should have enough in him to finish Rad with big punches.

Prediction: Lee (T)KO Round 2



Alberto "The Gunslinger" Lopez (31-11) vs Eduardo "Kuekuatsu" Alvarez (11-2)

This is going to be an amazing fight for the 135lb strap between two very well ro8nded fighters. Alvarez has very dangerous submissions that he will hope to use against Lopez' world renowned wrestling. Lopez may look to keep this fight in the clinch where he should be able to punish the dangerous challenger. Alvarez has never been stopped but I feel that Lopez is the man to do it, he has notoriously powerful strikes and is riding a hot streak at the moment.

Prediction: Lopez (T)KO Round 4



Fred "THE DRAGON" Palowakski (16-8) vs Jules Winnfield (24-14)

This fight is as dead even on paper as a fight can get. Both of these guys are nearly perfect fighters with limited flaws and great power. It's kind of a toss up but "The Dragon" has not fought the same type of competition as Winnfield who is riding a win streak which could be the difference.

Prediction: Winnfield (T)KO Round 3



Roy "The Wardog" Pitbull (29-12-1) vs "THE KING" Oliver Queen (25-16)

This is a rematch for the title between two of the most entertaining and talented fighters in the world at 145lbs. Queen is the type of guy who loves to use his power and athleticism to finish fights. However Pitbull is the ultimate grinder, he has never been finished and flat out wears down his opponents with tough pressure that consists of volume punching and violent wrestling. There is no other fighter in HONOR FC as exciting as "The King" but I feel that Pitbull is just too great of a fighter to be taken off of his throne yet.

Prediction: Pitbull UD



This projects to be an incredible night of fights and I personally can not wait for the results. Big cards like these are becoming the hallmark of the organization and it is just a prelude to how big HONOR FC will become.

 

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