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MMA Gladiators 18 James v Kahn Preview

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MMA Gladiators (300k+)
2017-04-29, New York, Hard Knocks - New York
Author:Money Mayweather

Gladiators 18 James v Kahn


 


April 29, 2017


 


 


 


   


 



 


 


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Main Event: James Ahearn vs Modeous Kahn (265+)


 


Our main event is going to be a Super Heavyweight showcase between James Ahearn and Modeous Kahn. James Ahearn is currently undefeated (5-0-0). He won 5 fights by KO. James dominated in his MMA Gladiators debut. Will he do the same in this matchup? Modeous Kahn is (3-2-0). He shows strength as he wins two fights by KO. Kahn is young and shows potential to become a big thing in MMA Gladiators. While James Ahearn is still undefeated and proving that no one will take him down. Will Kahn put an end to James's undefeated reign? Or will Kahn just be another wall, ready to be shattered by James Ahearn. Stay tuned as the showcase of power is on the way!


 


 


Main Card:


 


Stryker Payne vs Paul Huth (185lb)


 


This main card will be a Middleweight showcase between Stryker Payne and Paul Huth. Stryker Payne is (4-1-0). It is his debut fight on MMA Gladiators. He has great KO power and willing to punish fighters in the stand-up. A promising fighter he will become as he is young. His opponent, Paul Huth is (MMA: 4-1-0). He won 3 decisions and 1 KO. Doesn't seem to have the same KO power as Payne, but he is smart and finds a way to win.


 


 


Wesley Correira vs Teddy Riner (265+lb)


 


This main card will be a Super Heavyweight Title Fight for the vacant 265+lb title between Wesley Correira and Teddy Riner. Wesley Correira is currently undefeated (4-0-0). He is a great stand-up fighter. He punish people with his strikes, displaying his KO power. He might become a young champion but we will see about that soon. Teddy Riner is (4-1-0). He is a great BJJ fighter. Submitting people is his specialty. It is a BJJ fighter vs a stand-up fighter. Both of them have weaknesses but this should be a interesting fight to watch. 


 


 


Merf Murphy vs Joost Van Buren (205lb)


 


This main card will be a Light Heavyweight showcase between Merf Murphy and Joost Van Buren. Merf Murphy is (5-1-0). It is his debut fight in MMA Gladiators. He is a good stand-up fighter and has powerful strikes to hit his opponent to the ground. His opponent, Joost Van Buren is (2-1-0). He is a really young fighter who seems to have potential to become a great fighter. He lost his debut fight at MMA Gladiators and hopefully picks up the pace.


 


Undercard:


 


Tony Riley (5-1-0) vs AG Quiapon (2-2-0) (170lb)


 


This match will be a Welterweight showcase between Tony Riley and AG Quiapon. Tony won 5 fights by submission. He is a great BJJ and will punish fighters on the ground. AG Quiapon won 2 fights by submission. He is a good BJJ fighter that would submit fighters if they get to the ground. It is BJJ vs BJJ. Expect a good match between these two!


 


Roger Jones (5-1-0) vs Brandon Long (4-5-0) (155lb)


 


This match will be a Lightweight showcase between Roger Jones and Brandon Long. Roger Jones is a good stand-up fighter. He won 5 fights by TKO. He is fierce and will punish fighters in the stand-up. Brandon Long will have to think of a strategy to beat Roger Jones. He won 4 fights by decision. He needs to pick up the pace if he wants to tie his record for wins and losses.


 


Ian Thornton (2-2-0) vs Frank Williams (2-6-0) (145lb)


 


This is a Featherweight showcase between Ian Thornton and Frank Williams. Ian Thornton is a good stand-up fighter. Winning 2 fights by KO. He is young and can have the potential to become a great MMA fighter. His opponent, Frank Williams doesn't seem to have a good start in his MMA career. Suffering from losses to losses. Only won 2 fights by decision. Doesn't look like he doesn't have any clothes except the clothes he's wearing now. He's not happy about that. 


 


Thomas Krakow (1-0-0) vs Sal Bernito (3-2-0) (155lb)


 


This fight is a Lightweight showcase between Thomas Krakow and Sal Bernito. Thomas Krakow is a good all-around fighter. He won his debut match by decision. Can he start a win streak? His opponent, Sal Bernito is also a good all-round fighter. Winning 2 fights by decision and a fight by KO. He lost his MMA Gladiators debut match. He was gone for awhile, now he is back. Will Sal Bernito win his return match?


 


Mike Lit (8-0-0) vs Dan Kolov (4-0-0) (170lb)


 


This fight is a Welterweight showcase between Mike Lit and Dan Kolov. Mike Lit is currently undefeated. Won 8 fights by KO. He is a strong stand-up fighter and will destroy opponents there. His opponent, Dan Kolov is a good submission specialist. He is a former champion at The Four Kings (305+ ID) and looking forward to being a champion in MMA Gladiators. This is a battle of the undefeated. One will come out undefeated, one will not. Stay tuned.


 


Johnny Powers (2-3-0) vs John Skywalker (2-2-0) (205lb)


 


This match is a Light Heavyweight match between Johnny Powers and John Skywalker. Last time they met, Johnny Powers won by TKO. But will it be different this time? Johnny doesn't seem to be doing well after his match with John Skywalker. He only won 2 fights by TKO. Last time we saw him, he doesn't seem to be happy. Will it effect his performance for this fight? John Skywalker lost his debut match against Johnny Powers. Can he turn his matchup with Johnny Powers 1-1 or will it become 0-2?

 

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