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GAMMA #383 Williams versus McGinley Preview

Event Preview: GAMMA#383 Williams v McGinley
Global Association of MMA
2014-03-23, Los Angeles, LA Memorial Colossuseum
Author:Gale Hawthorne

GAMMA #383: WILLIAMS versus McGINLEY PREVIEW

MARCH 23, 2014 LOS ANGELES COLISEUM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

What's happening MMA fans!? This is your man on the scene, Furious Styles, with another GAMMA Preview of exciting action brought to you by the Global Association of MMA (GEG) and Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry! Not only are multiple weight divisions in action but the Super Heavyweight Title is on the line! Get comfortable, grab a hold of your smart phone, laptop, tablet, whatever you use to take notes and keep up with the action. Without further ado, let's get down to business!

MAIN CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT EVENT: SIMON WILLIAMS (33-8-1) OF CONVICTED INC. versus ANDERSON McGINLEY (18-4) FOR THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Williams defends his title having recently had a SIX FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED by Lester Cockenschtuff, leaving a bit of a sour taste in the champions mouth! McGinley brings tremendous momentum into this fight with a very impressive NINE FIGHT WIN STREAK! Williams is currently a two title holder and for good reason. His fight experience in itself is invaluable, let alone the tremendous ability he has shown repeatedly. McGinley has a propensity of stopping his opponents with many of them ending in the first rond.

This is the type of fight that fight fans want to see night in and night out! This is the proverbial immovable object versus the unstoppable object. Something has to give in this fight because Williams has also stopped numerous opponents in the first round. Both fighters are very dangerous with their punches and kicks, so this will boil down to the man who catches his opponent at just the right moment and exploiting that opening.

McGinley is the taller and heavier fighter, but that won't be much of a factor in this type of battle. Each man has faced opponents of all sizes and skill levels, and they have both been very successful. The approach to this fight for each man will be just as valuable as the skills being used in the cage. This is definitely a very difficult fight to predict, but since I'm required to make an educated guess, I shall do so. There's nothing like championship experience, and that makes me lean towards the champion.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Williams by KO (Punch) in Round 2

 

MAIN CARD SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT EVENT: TJ CUMMINGS (32-19) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM versus “KNIGHT ERRANT” SELLUS GRAVIUS (17-6) OF THE LEGION OF PAIN

 

This Super Heavyweight battle features Legion versus Legion and I have no doubt all members of each Alliance will be watching this battle very closely, myself included of course, since I obviously will support a fellow Legion of Pain member! Cummings recently OVERCAME A TWO FIGHT LOSING STREAK by defeating Johnny Brit. Cummings will want to continue this direction as he faces an opponent who steps into the cage with a FOUR FIGHT WIN STREAK!

 

Gravius has a huge height and weight advantage in this fight, but that also means Cummings will be able to move around Gravius very quickly. Will Gravius be able to keep the smaller, quicker Cummings in front of him to land a solid shot, or will he struggle, and possibly have stamina issues, enabling Cummings to get into range, land his own shots, then get out of range before taking any damage? This is the old classic very good little man versus a very good big man. Since I'm admittedly a bit biased in this match, I think all of you know which way I'm going.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Gravius by TKO (Strikes) in Round 1

 

MAIN CARD LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MATCH: ADIS DJURDJEVIC (21-11-2) versus “AK-47” KALESH NIKOV (23-13) OF THE LEGION OF PAIN

 

Djurdjevic is a very highly skilled fighter and every fight he has been in has been an exciting one! Coming off a Majority Draw decision against Gegard Mousasi, he wants to take this fight with a clear and away win. Nikov carries the momentum of a FOUR FIGHT WIN STREAK and each fight has been won by a UNANIMOUS DECISION. Though Nikov may not be quite as skilled in the standup game, he's just as solid on the ground and that's where this fight will probably end up being.

 

Djurdjevic will want to keep this fight on its feet because he may very well have the advantage there, particularly in the clinch where his Muay Thai skills will be right at home. Should he manage to keep this fight on its feet then I think Djurdjevic nullifies the size advantage that Nikov has plus he may be able to land effective, damaging strikes in the clinch. If Nikov is able to get this fight to the ground then he may very well control the fight there and take this fight on points alone. However, if Djurdjevic thinks that's all that will happen, he may very well find himself in real trouble.

 

Due to the momentum Nikov brings into this fight, plus the style of fighting that we've seen from both men, I believe Nikov will be able to keep Djurdjevic off-balance in the standup and score the takedown and control early and often in this fight. Therefore, I'm going with Nikov.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Nikov by Unanimous Decision

 

MAIN EVENT FEATHERWEIGHT UNDERCARD MATCH: “THE WHORESON” LIK ALOTADIK (13-4-1) versus SUN “SOLDIER REBORN” RA (31-17-1) OF GRABTHE.INFO

 

To say that Alotadik has been through one hell of a childhood is an understatement. Hell, his name in itself should indicate the upbringing he had, but honestly that makes him one tough bastard, quite literally and figuratively! Sun Ra, named after the Egyptian God of the Sun, is a proven, wily veteran who has seen it all and done it all. Though he's older and lighter than Alotadik, he knows how to handle himself in battle and that will come in handy.

 

Alotadik has shown that he has KO power in his hands so Ra will have to be wary of that fact! Alotadik brings a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK into this battle and both were by way of TKO (Strikes). Ra has been involved in a lot of Unanimous Decision battles lately, including his most recent victory. If Ra is going to win this battle, it may very well be by battle of attrition, but I don't think Alotadik's punching ability will allow that to happen.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Alotadik by TKO (Strikes) in Round 1

 

UNDER CARD FEATHERWEIGHT MATCH: KEAST KANN (30-26-1) versus “THE KING” DANIEL MOREIRA (20-11-1) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM

 

Two great veteran fighters step into the cage to prove they still have the ability to be dangerous and effective. In this type of match, I believe the plan of attack and the ability to execute it are the keys to victory. There won't be any surprises between these two because they've seen far too many battles to not know what to expect or how to handle what's thrown at them.

 

Kann has been involved in a lot of intense, heavy hitting, and heavy damage-causing battles, be it that he was on the winning or losing side of things. Multiple TKO (Strikes) victories is an indication of his aggression, punching power, boxing ability, and his ability to take a good amount of damage as well. Moreira had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED by Iikka Laitinen. He definitely wants to turn around that recent event, but will want to be mindful of Kann's aggression and punching power.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Kann by TKO (Strikes) in Round 2

 

UNDER CARD MIDDLEWEIGHT MATCH: GLENN CARSON (25-14-1) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM versus CHARLIE “DARKNESS” MURPHY (14-7) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM

 

I always enjoy these inter-Alliance battles and the Legion of Doom members in this battle will try to win the bragging rights that accompany situations like this. I wonder if Charlie Muuuurrrpphhhaaaaaayyyy – that's my impression of Dave Chappelle saying Charlie Murphy while being in the guise of Rick James – is a standup comedian outside of the MMA world?

 

Since these two know each other so well, any physical advantages between the two are basically null and void. If Carson manages to take this fight to the ground, his world class BJJ skills will enable him to really put Murphy in trouble! If Murphy can keep the fight standing, and in particular land very strong and accurate kicks then move into the clinch, then he may be the clear cut winner.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Murphy by TKO (Head Kick) in Round 2

 

UNDER CARD WELTERWEIGHT MATCH: MAREK KOLTUN (10-5) OF THE POLISH EAGLES' NEST versus “SUPERFLY” JIMMY SNUKA (17-7) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM

 

Koltun had a FIVE FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED by Adolf Ellenberger in the 1st round by a Triangle submission, and that seemed to really motivate Koltun to become more educated on the ground. The majority of his victories were by Unanimous Decision so his ability to finish Snuka in this fight may be called into question.

 

Snuka – I wonder if he used to watch the WWF back in the day when Snuka was leaping off of steel cages at pay-per-view events? - has been involved in some damaging battles recently! He has a propensity of finishing fights via TKO (Strikes) and I think his aggression and punching power will serve him very well in this fight.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Snuka by TKO (Strikes) in Round 1

 

UNDER CARD FLYWEIGHT EVENT: “TERRIBLE” TYRONE TORNADO CPW (26-11-1) OF GRABTHE.INFO versus HONG KONG PHOOEY (21-15-1) OF GRABTHE.INFO

 

Once again we have an inter-Alliance battle, and this one takes place between a man who obviously likes “T” alliterations and his opponent swears he's an old school cartoon character that I used to watch as a child. Yes, I just dated myself but that's all right, because everyone ages. CPW has had a string of Unanimous Decision battles, whether he won or lost. Phooey has been involved in a few more finishes than CPW lately, and I think that will come into play for this fight. Phooey has a sizable weight advantage and I think he'll get in close and lean his weight on CPW in the clinch so he can land heavy punches.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Phooey by KO (Punch) in Round 2

 

UNDER CARD LIGHTWEIGHT EVENT: SHO “TOSHINDEN” SHINJO (21-15-2) versus SAM “FIDEITO” STOUT (30-25) OF VALHALLA

 

Quite simply, I see this fight going one of two ways: On the ground, Shinjo wins; standing up: Stout wins. Physically and skill-wise, these men match up very nearly the same. Both are very experienced and have won and lost battles of every type possible. Shinjo is on a TWO FIGHT WIN STREAK and both have been by submission.

 

Stout has lost a couple of fights recently by bleeding out, but that may not be a factor in this fight. Shinjo can throw punches very well but I don't think he has the power to cut Stout easily. Stout has dangerous kicks and Shinjo could be cold cocked if he doesn't protect his head from Stout's strong legs.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Shinjo by Submission in Round 3

 

UNDER CARD LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT MATCH: CAPTAIN BEEFHEART (17-13) OF ACME – ST. PETERSBURG versus “THE PURPLE STRIPE” PIERRE TRUDEAU (21-10-1) OF THE LEGION OF DOOM

 

Beefheart – obviously a meat lover – recently had a THREE FIGHT WIN STREAK SNAPPED by Harry Potter by way of TKO (Strikes). Many of his recent losses have been by TKO (Strikes) so he'll need to make sure he keeps that striking defense up because if not, he'll find himself in serious trouble against Trudeau!

 

Trudeau bled out in his last match but that may not be an issue against Beefheart. However, if Trudeau is overly aggressive and leaves an opening, Beefeater does the ability and accuracy to land damaging punches. He may be reluctant to stand toe-to-toe with Trudeau so don't be surprised if Beefeater tries to take this battle to the ground to control the action from there.

 

Furious Styles' Prediction: Trudeau by TKO (Strikes) in Round 1

 

 

All right cool kids, that's my time as I have to get ready for one of the fighter's I manage to have his first fight under my direction. I wish all fighters the best of luck and I know the fights will prove to be very exciting! Thank you again for joining me for another preview of an excellent GAMMA event and I'll have my first experience with GAMMA through my fighter, Zen Yi. Hopefully he wins because starting off in a new place with a loss isn't my idea of a good time. Until next time...I'll see you at the fights!

 

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