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FN 9 Hart vs Drago

Event Preview: FN 9
Meat\\\'s Slaughter House II
2013-03-11, London, Hayashi's Lounge - London
Author:Cynic Chris

 FN 9 is bringing you another exciting event from SP-ICON in London, brought to you by Hayashi's Lounge. This card will showcase 10 exciting action packed fights. Our main event will bring you a heavyweight showdown between two young prospects with a desire to walk out of FN 9 main event victorious. Khal Drogo will be looking to take this fight to the ground, while Tom Hart will be looking to end this fight early with a vicious KO. Our CO-Main event will bring you two veterans of the sport with Tommy "lights out" Lotus vs Benny Philips. Tommy lotus is coming off a loss to former SP-ICON champ Elmo Elmo, and will defiantly be looking to get back to his winning ways with a highlight reel Knockout. Benny Philips is coming off a win in his SP-ICON debut and will do everything in his power to make a statement, in order to get him in the mix of a title shot. This action, plus 8 more exciting undercard bouts will take place on Monday, March 11th.

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT: LaCroix vs Kazarian

 

Lestat LaCroix (2-0, 20) takes on Trevor Kazarian (0-0, 21) in an exciting middle weight match up. Lacroix has finished every opponent in the 1st round, and is currently undefeated and would like to keep it that way by getting this fight to the ground early. Kazarian on the other hand, will be looking to keep this fight at a distance and utilize his striking advantage to ensure LaCroix wont succeed with his takedowns. Fight fans predict this match up wont see the end of the 2nd round, but only fighter can walk away with a victory. Is Lacroix grappling enough to finish Kazarian, or will Kazarians find success with his arsenal of strikes to knockout Lacroix?

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT: Washy vs Balboa

 

Boris Washy (0-3, 25) will be facing Rocky Balboa (3-0, 25) in what will be your classic striker vs striker match up. Washy's suffered a loss in his last fight at FN 7 by way of knockout. Washy said in recent interviews that he's improved dramatically since his last performance and will be looking to let loose with his boxing advantage, and shock fight fans around the world with a highlight reel Knockout of his own. Balboa is coming off a recent victory in FN 8 and will be looking to display his arsenal of kicks against Washy. Balboa is currently undefeated and will be looking to take this fight where ever to ensure he walks away from this fight with his undefeated record still intact.

 

MIDDLWEIGHT: Kane vs Singh 

 

Christian Kane (3-0, 25) is also undefeated and will be taking on undefeated Maka Singh (2-0, 25) in a highly anticipated match up. Christian Kane will be looking to display his boxing, and said in recent interviews, "IF" " he can get this fight to the ground, Im ready to showcase my BJJ skills." Singh will be looking to find success with his kicks to hopefully slow down his opponent enough to get this fight to the ground. Both fighters are currently undefeated, but only 1 fighter can walk away victorious. Who will it be, Singh or Kane. Get your tickets now !

 

C0-MAIN EVENT- MIDDLEWEIGHT: Lotus vs Philips

 

For our CO-Main event SP-ICON brings you two veterans of the sport Tommy Lotus (21-29-2, 32) against Benny Philips (19-22, 31). Lotus will be looking to get loose with his striking to find some success with is Muay Tai advantage, while Philips will be looking to showcase his world class boxing. Fight fans say the winner of this fight will likely be the guy who's willing to take this fight every where. The winner of this fight will likely be in line for a title shot if they can find a way to finish there opponent. With age and time becoming a problem for both fighters, neither one of them will be wanting to let this oppurtunity slip away. But who will walk out this fight a winner? Either way, this fight has Fight of the Night Canidate written all over it !

 

MAIN EVENT- HEAVYWEIGHT: Khal vs Hart

 

In our Main event of the night we bring you two heavy weight finishers Khal Drago (6-1, 19) vs Tom Hart (4-3, 25). Drago is currently riding a 6 fight win streak by destroying all 6 of his opponent in the 1st round but one. Drago will be looking to get this fight to the ground early to showcase his grappling advantage with either some vicious ground and pound or always dangerous Submissions. Hart will be looking to stuff his opponents takedowns and pour on some heavy damage boxing. This fight will be interesting if it makes it out of the 1st round with Drago having the advantage in cardio. Will Hart find success with his punches and knock Drago out early, or will Drago continue to dismantle his opponents and walk out of the main event with a 7 fight win streak? This card will be a great showcase of SP-ICONS up and coming talent, and will be sure to excite fight fans in attendance. Get your tickets now !

 

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