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 HONOR FC 24: Heatwave is the latest installation of the growing HONOR FC promotion based in Las Vegas. Heatwave was held at the Parisian in Las Vegas and was held in front of another sell out crowd as we pitted bantamweight champion Tyrion Lannister against dangerous challenger Alberto Lopez.
Alex "Almighty" Irwin (7-5) vs Dario “All-in” Sakara (5-3)
The diverse striking of Irwin proved to be too much for the talented Sakara; his mix of big leg kicks and fast uppercuts led to a first round stoppage and a big jump up the HONOR FC rankings.
Prediction: Irwin (T)KO Round 1 Result: Irwin TKO Round 1
"The Muharib" Mohamed al Hadj (26-16) vs "MANCHESTER BLACK" Mikael Johansson (24-19)
Al Hadj was able to use his powerful kicks and lightning speed to avoid the power strikes of Johansson and outpoint the dangerous Britt. Johansson was really able to prove his toughness by getting cut early in the first and fighting a tough fight as well as keeping it close on the cards.
Prediction: al Hadj UD Result: al Hadj UD
Tommy Cottero (29-11) vs Bruce Gracie (23-18)
Cottero was able to dominate this fight from start to finish by racking of an amazing 30-25 UD over the less active Gracie. Gracie came in to this fight definitely looking to counter, however he was just too passive in his game plan to ever pose a threat.
Prediction: N/A Result: Cottero UD
Roope Latvala (13-5) vs Drazen Kadoic (30-18)
Kadoic took a narrow decision over Latvala in this fight. Both men stood and traded shots as they looked to make a huge statement with a KO win. It was definitely tough to be a judge here as each man had similar strike rates and never looked to clinch or take the fight to the ground. Ultimately it was the body strikes of Kadoic that made the difference.
Prediction: Kadoic (T)KO Round 2 Result: Kadoic UD
"Irish" Joseph Donelly (24-14) vs Bryan "Thunder" Larocque (27-13)
Donelly was able to avoid the power shots of Larocque with great angles and superior clinch work. This was a very impressive UD against a tough opponent. As for Larocque he fought well but was narrowly edged out in every round due to his lack of clinch striking and ground control. He sought the KO from the first to the last second and came close at times, however the less aggressive game plan of Donelly proved to be the better option on the night.
Prediction: Larocque (T)KO Round 2 Result: Donelly UD
Tyrion "The Imp" Lannister (18-6) vs Alberto "The Gunslinger" Lopez (30-11)
Lannister was able to implement his usual game plan early on; he worked in great strikes and landed a big takedown. However Lopez proved to be a great defensive BJJ fighter and land a well times sweep late in the first. From there he was able to land huge shots on the ground and stop it with just three seconds on the clock.
Prediction: Lannister UD Result: Lopes TKO Round 1
HONOR FC 24: Heatwave was a great event full of very entertaining fights, we saw a bunch of dominating performances, some big time KO’s and a title change hands; but this is the type of entertaining cards the HONOR FC fans have grown accustomed to seeing.
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