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 DFC Las Vegas 46 (876602)
On: January 13, 2017
At: Hard Knocks - Las Vegas
In association with: THE END 32
Foreword:
Before I got into breaking down the fights on this event I thought I would quickly introduce myself. I started building my own stable of fighters in August of 2016, so I am a very new to MMA Tycoon. I have a lot to learn, but hope that I can help DFC build upon the success that is has already enjoyed. If anyone has any questions, comments, or concerns for me feel free to send me a message. To keep this short and sweet I just wanted to express my gratitude for the opportunity. Thanks for having me good people!
Gustav Gustavsson vs Franco Micheli - 155 lbs
Kicking things off is a fight in the 155 lb division between Gustav "Big Gus" Gustavsson and Franco Micheli. Big Gus has a KT record of 1-3. He started training at 18 under Crissy Teranova. For reasons unknown he was released. Now at 20 years old he has teamed up with a new manager "Dirty" Dutch Quinn, and signed with DFC Las Vegas to try his hand at the MMA game. His opponent is an Argentinian wrestler by the name of Franco Micheli. His past is not unlike Gustavsson's. Micheli had one fight, which he lost, under a previous manager, and was released. Joining Jay Van Clief out of free agency he hopes to benefit from a more professional outfit.
Prediction: Gustavsson by unanimous decision.
Glenn Williamson vs Manny Pacquiao - 170 lbs
Glenn Williamson is a brown belt submission fighter with above average boxing. He is trying to get back up to a .500 win percentage against Manny Pacquiao, but as of now he is at 3-4 with 3 Submissions. Winning only 1 of his last 5 fights he is desperate for a win here. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, whose name seems suspiciously familiar to me for some odd reason, has a record of 5-4 with 3 KOs. He will bring wonderful Muy Thai, proficient wrestling, and a blue belt with him to the cage. This will be Pacman's debut with DFC, and first fight under the guidance of Keelan Dolan.
Prediction: Williams Submission (Arm Triangle) round 2.
Joseph Duffy vs Carl Sands - 265 lbs
Joseph Duffy is a strong boxer with a record of 5-3 with 2 Submissions. Since signing with DFC he has struggled a bit only winning 1 of 3 fights with the organization. At 27 years old it's time to start making a move. Carl "The Hour Glass" Sands has this fight envisioned differently. The Chicago native has a record of 3-1 with 2 Submissions at only 20 years of age. He started his career with Dissolution, and although his primary skill is boxing, he has managed to win his last two fights by submissions. On paper this is a very even matchup. It could turn out to be a back and forth struggle.
Prediction: Sands TKO (Strikes) round 1.
Sao Galileo vs David Cormier - 205 lbs
Sao Galileo is a Somoan Muy Thai practitioner who has spent a lot of his time recently working on his wrestling. He is 2-0 with 1 KO. Making his debut with DFC this young man has shown in his only 2 fights that he has some heavy hands. David Cormier will be looking to bring Galileo back down to earth. This 21 year old has a great wrestling game, complimented by good kicks, and a blue belt in BJJ. At this point in his career he is 0-2, losing both his fights with DFC. I spoke briefly with manager Mega Jug, and he told me they were spending a great deal of time at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, tweaking their tactics and strategy for this fight.
Prediction: Cormier TKO (Strikes) round 2.
Boris Klein vs Ricky Davis - 205 lbs
Boris Klein is a 27 year old out of Belize. I've heard rumors that he developed his boxing skill prize fighting in underground circuits in Mexico and Guatemala, countries that border Belize. Klein has spent his entire career with Dissolution, going 3-2 with 2 KOs in MMA, and 0-1 in his only KT fight. He won the Heavyweight title at DFC Sin City 3, but failed to defend it against Jim Lahey at Mayhem 8, which the two fighters headlined. Opposite Klein in the cage will be Ricky Davis, a well rounded American with respectable wrestling. Davis is at 5-5 with 2 KOs, and 3 Submissions, showing that he can win fights in a variety of ways, but that he can lose them in various ways as well. Davis fell out with his previous manager, and will be making his DFC debut while taking advice from new manager Jay Van Clief.
Prediction: Davis Submission (Armbar) round 1.
Wally Hewitt vs Ryan Hall - 185 lbs
Wally Hewitt is a brown belt submission fighter who seems to have a great deal of potential. He has a professional mixed martial arts record of 4-2 with 4 Submissions. Fighting under his third manager, and in his third organization, Hewitt is hoping to start honing in on some other skills to compliment that brown belt. Ryan Hall broke his maiden with the Trinity organization. He then signed with DFC, and has went 1-1 moving him to 2-1 in professional mma. This young man at 21 years of age has a nice skill set, and if he can sprawl and brawl, he should be able to put Hewitt in the hurt locker. Can Hall get back on track after losing to Khalid Mamedov at DFC LV SOT 2?
Prediction: Hall KO (Head Kick) round 2.
Khalid Mamedov vs BJ Penn - 185 lbs
Khalid Mamedov lost his first two professional fights perhaps biting off more than he could chew a bit faster than he should have. He then joined DFC, and has went 3-1 with 1 KO and 1 Submission. This Polish fighter looks impressive with a brown belt in BJJ, and sensational boxing skills. Winning his last two contests, I'm certain this young man wants to ride his current momentum as far is it will take him. BJ Penn with a record of 8-3, will be giving it all he has to derail Mamedov. Penn boasts of never being submitted, and will come to this event to make his debut with DFC. At 27 years old and with 11 professional fights to his credit he has the advantage in cage experience.
Prediction: Mamedov Submission (RNC) round 1.
Mark Marx Jr vs Kyrie Irving - 170 lbs
Mark Marx Jr is a submission artist primarily, but he has obviously been making strides in his stand up game as he attested to with a first round TKO (Strikes) over Glenn Williamson at DFC LV SOT 3. He has spent his entire career with DFC, and stands at 3-1 with 1 KO and 2 Submissions. He will be facing Kyrie Irving, a Filipino Muy Thai striker from the Big Apple. Ankle Drew, as his friends and family call him, is 3-1 with 3 KOs. He is likable young man who claims to be the "people's champ." I figured you had to be champ first, but hey, what do I know? All jokes aside, he comes into this event under his new manager Randy Randleman, with a chip on his shoulder, after being released by previous manager Mad Man.
Prediction: Marx Jr Submission (Armbar) round 1.
Tom Thomas vs Johnny Jacobi - 135 lbs
Tom Thomas is rumored to have had an undefeated run of over 100 amateur boxing matches. This 20 year old from Seattle, has taken that profound understanding of the sweet science, and utilized it very well in the mma world. He tested the waters with a QFC at 18 years of age, and immediately signed a contract with DFC. Currently his mma record is 6-1 with 5 KOs. He lost his last fight against Andre Hendrix at DFC LV MAYHEM 21, for the vacant Bantamweight title. Having beat Andre in the fight just before that the loss is not sitting well with him. Johnny Jacobi is 4-2 with 4 Submissions. He told me he repsects Thomas immensely, but feels a win here could catapult him up the ranks, and closer to his goal of title contention. Jacobi is coming off a loss as well, and the question will be who can rise in the face of adversity.
Prediction: Thomas KO (Punches) round 1.
Samwell Lance vs Amadeus Mozart - 185 lbs
Samwell Lance is ranked 22 in the DFC organization. This Texan is 10-2 with 10 KOs. He lost his last fight which was a title shot. I had a chance to chat with him at Gym of the Gods where he assured me he was prepared to waltz all over his next opponent, Amadeus Mozart. Mozart is a well rounded 19 year old with a record of 5-1 with 1 KO and 4 Submissions. He is on a 4 fight win streak, and a never ending bad hair day. Lance is one of the most well liked fighters in the DFC and brings that "Don't Mess With Texas" attitude with him at all times, but my gut feeling here is an upset victory for Rock Me Amadeus...oh oh oh Amadeus.
Prediction: Mozart Submission (Armbar) round 1.
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