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 Live from The Underground in Helsinki, Finland, the Warrior Fight League holds its biggest event yet, with 3 title fights on the card. The event, entitled 'Resolution', will be headlined by a clash of titans between Oskar Wysocki and Don Schmidt for the WFL LHW title. Let's get into it:
Preliminary bout #1- Welterweight fight (170 lbs)
Harvey Jackman (2-1) {0-0} versus Thomas Raith (19-25) {1-1}
Harvey Jackman makes his highly anticipated WFL debut here against veteran Thomas Raith. Jackman is just 19 years old, but trust me when I say the kid has some serious talent and a very well rounded game. In this one, Raith should look to take it to the ground, because he is clearly overmatched on the feet. Jackman can go to the ground if he feels comfortable, but I think he tries to keep this one standing, and I say he succeeds and scores a second round KO.
Preliminary bout #2- Middleweight fight (185 lbs)
Luiz Carvalho (5-4) {1-2} versus #5 Tomas Skalinskas (3-2) {2-2}
Carvalho and Skalinskas battle here to see who stays relevant in the middleweight division. Skalinskas is coming off of a quick KO loss to Juhani Jarvela, while Carvalho was pounded out by Ali Babanov. These two fighters are fairly even, both being well versed in all facets of MMA. From what I have observed, I think Carvalho has the better chin and better KO power, so I will take him by first round KO.
Preliminary bout #3- Featherweight fight (145 lbs)
Artie Lange (15-13) {3-2} versus Jaromir Jag (30-48-2) {1-2}
Jag returns to the WFL cage here to battle fellow vet Artie Lange. Both of these men are fairly well rounded, but they both prefer to grapple. Jag, one of the most experienced guys in the world, will definitely have the edge in striking here, but he may have trouble keeping it standing against a good wrestler in Lange. Lange will need to use his good top control to win this one. I will say Jag comes out on top by decision.
Preliminary bout #4- Heavyweight fight (265 lbs)
Valera Kamenskiy (9-17) {2-2} versus Kim Jong Un (9-13) {2-0}
A pair of heavyweight vets will look to toss their name into title contention with a win here. Un has been great thus far in his WFL career, winning his first two fights in convincing fashion. He faces a stern test here against well rounded Valera Kamenskiy. Kamenskiy should look to utilize his superior striking in this battle in order to defeat "The Korean King". I think Un eventually gets this one to the ground and submits Kamenskiy in round 2.
Preliminary bout #5- Light Heavyweight fight (205 lbs)
David Thompson (5-1) {4-1} versus Iggor Souza (4-5) {1-2}
David Thompson makes his much anticipated return here as he takes on Iggor Souza. Thompson is looking to bounce back from the first loss of his career, a decision loss to tough wrestler Kevin Stevens. This one, however, should be an all out striking war. Souza specializes in the art of Muay Thai. Thompson, a former 2x amateur boxing gold medalist, relies on his technical prowess and sneaky KO power to win his fights. Thompson has a KO power edge, and Souza has a shaky chin, so I will take Thompson by third round TKO.
Main Card bout #1- Welterweight bout (170 lbs)
#2 Alexander Pichushkin (5-1) {3-0} versus Holy Diver (9-14) {1-1}
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Pichushkin enters this bout against Diver with a title shot on the line. Diver has a clear advantage in the grappling department here, but if he chooses to strike against "the Chessboard Killer", he will get KO'd, and I can guarantee that. Pichushkin may have some trouble staying on his feet on this one, but I think eventually he connects and puts Diver to sleep.
Main Card bout #2- Heavyweight fight (265 lbs)
Rsgrhrhr Hrjrgjsjs (6-0) {3-0} versus Nathan Lee (6-3) {0-0}
After being one of the first signee's of the WFL, Nathan Lee finally makes his debut here against the undefeated Hrjrgjsjs. Lee is very well rounded, well versed in boxing and BJJ. Hrjrgjsjs will have to rely on his top game and his sub defense if he wants to win this one. Lee should look to keep it standing and test his opponents chin, as well as fishing for subs on the ground. I will take Lee by second round sub.
Main Card bout #3- Featherweight Title Fight (145 lbs)
Champion Anucha Poopha (12-2) {4-0} versus #1 James Jaffer (19-6-1) {2-0}
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Our first of three title fights on this card takes place in the featherweight division, as grappler James Jaffer takes on champion striker Anucha Poopha. Poopha has some great Muay Thai, as well as staggering KO power, which is something Jaffer has to look out for. Jaffer is a fantastic grappler, easily one of the best in the business. The questions in this fight is will Jaffer be able to stand with Poopha and will Poopha be able to stay on his feet. I think both of those questions answer favorable to Jaffer, and I predict we will have a new champ; Jaffer by decision.
Co-Main Event- Middleweight Title Fight (185 lbs)
Champion Las Mambo (13-1) {4-0} versus #1 Juhani Jarvela (20-36) {3-1}
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We have a great rematch here in our co main event, this time it's for the WFL Middleweight belt. In their first bout, Mambo took down Jarvela quickly and submitted him with a kimura. Since then, Jarvela has been on a tear, winning three fights in a row, all by KO. Mambo has also been pretty darn good, as he is yet to go the distance in his WFL career. The gameplans are pretty clear here on both sides, but I don't see this one going much differently than the first; Mambo by submission in the first.
Main Event- Light Heavyweight Title Fight (205 lbs)
Champion Oskar Wysocki (8-1) {7-1} versus #3 Don Schmidt (8-2) {6-2}
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Wysocki looks to make his first title defense here against fan favorite and striking juggernaut Don Schmidt. Schmidt has climbed his way all the way back up to a title shot after losing to Fritz Haarmann, and he has won three in a row, all by first round KO. Wysocki on the other hand, is coming off of his upset of Fritz Haarmann. Wysocki will look to take this one to the ground and beat up the superior striker in Schmidt. I think Schmidt starts off strong, but I think Wysocki gets it to the canvas and wins by second round sub.
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