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INY 70 Kharmalov vs Bennett
Hard Knocks, New York
April 13 2013
170lb World Title Main Event
Kharmalov vs Bennett II
Rematch of an incredible 5 round war that took place just 3 months ago, that ended in a 5th round submission win for Kharmalov 8-2-1. Both Kharmalov and Bennett 14-5 have faced world class opposition, and both are rounded fighters, with fabulous ground games. The edge seems to be with Kharmalov, he is more durable, and comes on strong in the championship rounds when Bennett has been known to look vulnerable, having lost in the 5th round in two of his last 4 fights after starting strongly.
205lb Ventura vs Alldren
Former 185 champ Ventura starts the favorite over world class grappler Alldren who will need to display improved stand up if he is ‘hang’ with as notorious a striker as Anthony Ventura. Ventura has been beaten only once, and that was to Richards, and the Gonzaitev camp will be confident he wont make the same mistake twice. Alldren will look to expose Ventura’s ground game, but Ventura is coming for the KO.
185lb Roaig vs Fybra
Roaig and Fybra will both welcome facing a fellow striker and this will be a striking match by two of the best in the division. Roaig has been known to tire late on , he lost the Troid belt in the 5th so he will need to keep his focus throughout because Fybra has power, and has KO wins over some of the toughest guys in the world. A true ‘pick em’ fight.
155lb Butcher vs Young
Former AAFL 145 champ Young hopes to continue his comeback against Muay Thai banger Butcher 9-6 who is on 3 fight win streak. Young has the wrestling to cause Young problems and grind out the win, but he best be careful because Butcher can end fights, just ask Shane Wellman Jnr who has been KTFO twice!
265+lb Bradley vs Heisman
Great match up here with Williams’ clinch fighter Bradley 9-3 looking to get close to a title shot, but facing him is Heisman 4-1, a world class boxer with genuine KO power. Bradley has looked good, and Heisman will be in trouble if he gets mauled in the clinch. Could be fight of the night, and I doubt it will go to decision.
155lb Diaz vs Wellman Jnr
Two BJJ fighters looking to break their losing streaks here, though they have both been operating at a good level in the roster, though Wellman does only seems to struggle against heavy handed strikers. Diaz will want this on the ground and Wellman Jnr wont fear him there, though I expect SWJ to box him and take a decision.
135lb World Title
Sheldon vs McLaren
Sheldon won the title with the shock KO of the previously dominant Escobar, and this tough boxer makes his 1st defense in a rematch of a previous loss, against genuine number one contender Colt McLaren. You have to respect Sheldon, on winning the title he immediately called out McLaren, and this should be a close fight, like their first encounter. Sheldon is on a win streak, is strong, hits hard and is full confidence after demolishing the only man to have beaten McLaren. Both camps will be confident, McLaren has alot of respect for Sheldon so expect a gruelling and brutal war between two young fighters with big futures.
185lb Okam vs Turner
Self hype machine Okam is looking to return to winning ways against former champ Turner 9-4 who is on a 4 fight losing streak. Okam is a boxer, fights out of the notorious Heisman camp and stands at 4-1 4 Kos. Okam has the power to stop Turner who looks faded even at 23, though if Okam has any weaknesses in the chin department Turner is the man to exploit them.
185lb Mullins vs Roofer
31 year old grappler Mullins 8-8 takes on young prospect Roofer 8-2. Roofer has to keep this standing where should have too much power, and expose Mullins’ questionable resolve when under pressure. Mullins will be a dangerous opponent for Roofer, but a test he will expect to pass.
135lb Kikovic vs Young
The 3rd and 4th ranked 135lb guys clash here with Kikovic the striker looking to keep this standing against the experienced Young who already has had 12 fights. For a card opener it’s a cracking contest, two well trained contenders from the highly respected Assasi and Gonzaitev camps.
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