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T49: Allen vs Damozzi II Preview

Event Preview: T49: Allen vs Damozzi II
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2014-11-22, London, Hard Knocks - London
Author:Grant Brophy

Hey everyone, and welcome to another top Troid event. Preview for this event has been provided by Mickey Goldmill, so I hope you all enjoy his work!


Billy Balls (2-2) vs Nate Lamb (3-4)

In a battle of two bantamweights looking to stay relevant, we have a rematch of two fighters that are primarily strikers. In the last contest, only one takedown was attempted in the 15 minute affair. Billy Balls is a solid point boxer who has great technique, but doesn’t quite have the knockout power you’d expect from someone so technically sound. Balls struggled in the first fight, only landing around 20% of his punches. Nate Lamb’s standup was also rendered useless, but he was able to take the fight into the clinch multiple times. Once there, Lamb unloaded on his opponent with vicious knees and elbows that won him the fight. In the rematch, the question is can Balls keep the fight at a distance to neutralize the great clinch game of Lamb.

Prediction: Lamb by Decision

 

Tyrion Lannister (6-6) vs Phan Benjawan (8-12)

In the rematch of striker versus grappler, Lannister looks to even the score. In the first fight, Lannister was abused on his feet by the all-around striking of Benjawan. The first fight almost went the distance, but Lannister connected with an uppercut that led to a knockout win after 3:39 of the third round. After failing to secure the majority of his takedown attempts, Lannister has to find a way to do so if he hopes to pick up the win in the second fight. Benjawan displayed decent wrestling by defending against all six of the submission attempts of Lannister. The talk from his camp suggests Lannister has improved his standup tenfold, but will it be able to shine under the bright lights?

Prediction: Benjawan by TKO

 

Tyrell Myrell (4-1) vs James Raban (10-8)

One of the gatekeepers of the heavyweight division will be in action against an up and comer in Tyrell Myrell. After suffering a loss in his organization debut, Myrell will be looking to make a statement against the older Raban. Myrell has dynamite in his hands, as three of his four wins have come by way of knockout. The question is will that power carry over to this organization. In James Raban, you know you’re facing a very well balanced fighter. Raban is a ground and pound wrestler who also boasts some good BJJ. He has no submission victories in his career and doesn’t really look for them, but he does possess a good background. Can Tyrell Myrell begin his climb to the top of the heavyweight ladder?

Prediction: Raban by Decision

 

Paulo Lovato (2-0) vs Juliano Villar (9-7-1)

Paulo Lovato comes into this fight 2-0, but this will still be his fight true fight. His previous contests were basically in independent organizations. His opponent, Juliano Villar is a well-traveled fighter who has competed in multiple fight organizations and is making his Troid debut as well. Both light heavyweights are very well rounded and the fight should be one of the most competitive fights on the card. Villar has picked up 8 of his wins by way of submission, while Lovato’s first two wins were also by way of submission. This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone as both fighters have black belts in BJJ. This one could go either way, but one would think the experience of Villar should allow him to prevail in a very tight contest

 

Prediction: Villar by Submission

 

Junior Borg (6-5-1) vs Sirodom Kingchanklao (10-6)

Former bantamweight champion Junior Borg is looking to start fresh after losing his title two fights ago. After another submission loss in his first match back, Borg is in a very interesting spot here. He more than likely needs a win just to stay in the discussion of getting a title shot down the road. His opponent in this one, “Knee” Kingchanklao is a veteran who has been around the block and making his Troid debut. With the majority of his wins by decision, many skeptics believe Borg should have an easy time with the man known as Knee. Borg is an all-purpose striker who will certainly test the chin of Kingchanklao. This marks one of the first times I can recall that Borg isn’t on the main card so it will be interesting to see if that provides any more fuel to the fire.

Prediction: Borg by TKO

 

 

 

Herman Del Fuego (4-3) vs Jack Bronson (10-3)

In that last fight of the prelims, veteran Jack Bronson will look to work his way back into another title shot. His last fight, a match for the title, ended after the knees of Lex Snape were too much for Bronson in the second round. Outside of his two losses against Snape, Bronson is a perfect 5-0 in the organization and an amazing 10-1 overall. Herman Del Fuego is looking to build upon his first Troid win after a decision win over Tyrell Myrell. Both fighters possess elite level striking, but in different aspects. Bronson will almost certainly look to get this fight into the clinch where he almost always holds the advantage. Del Fuego, the more accomplished technical boxer, will be content standing at a distance and trading shots.

Prediction: Bronson by TKO

 

 

 

Forrest Dump (7-1) vs Lance Legstrong (7-2)

The first fight on the main card promises to be a great fight. Forrest Dump is riding a four fight winning streak that include two decision wins in the Troid organization. Dump will certainly be in for the toughest fight of his career against former number one contender Lance Legstrong. In his last fight, Legstrong was defeated in the first round by champion Jackob Johansson. This fight will certainly shape the landscape of the light heavyweight division. Both fighters are at similar stages of their fight career and it seems to be thought that a win over Legstrong would propel Dump to a title shot. If that is to come to fruition, Dump has to avoid the lethal submission game of Legstrong, as six of his seven wins have come by way of submission.

Prediction: Dump by Decision

 

 

 

The Steel Penn (11-4) vs Conan Crom (10-4)

In another addition of striker vs grappler, former bantamweight contender Conan Crom will look to being his quest for a title shot with a man who most think is incredibly close to getting his first title fight in a great career. Crom won the last fight just one minute before the final bell was set to sound by TKO. The fight spring boarded Crom to an eventual title shot and The Steel Penn hasn’t forgot that. In the first fight, he was unable to succeed with the vast majority of his takedown attempts. Unable to strike with Crom, Penn survived as long as he possibly could but just couldn’t manage to stay in the fight. In the rematch, Penn will have to have the same game plan if he wants to win the fight. In another fight with title shot implications, Penn is looking to finally break through.

Prediction: Penn by Decision

 

 

Adnan Cirak (8-3) vs Jon Jones (11-8-1)

In two of his last three fights, Jon Jones has come away with Fight of the Night honors. Unfortunately for Jones, he is 0-2-1 in those fights. After a great start to his MMA career, Jones has fallen on hard times as of late. His opponent, Adnan Cirak has proven himself a force inside the 170 pound division. Cirak is 4-1 in his last five fights and all but one of the wins have come by way of knockout. The fighters are very similar, but Cirak holds a distinct advantage on the ground and that could be huge as Jones has been submitted three times already in his career. The big question is can Jones use his amazing power to put Cirak down? That has been the story in ten of his eleven MMA wins. With another win, even against a middling Jones, Cirak should be knocking on the door of a title shot.

 

Prediction: Cirak by Decision

 

 

Bary Allen (7-2-1) vs Frank Damozzi (9-3-1)

In the light heavyweight division, competition is very force in this Troid organization. Former Barbarian and Evil Empire champion Frank Damozzi has found life in Droid a bit tougher than his previous stops. He’ll get a shot at redeeming himself after a majority draw in his last fight against Barry Allen. Coming in with a lot of hype, Damozzi has started out 1-1-1 in the organization with his one win being a decision win. Allen’s Troid debut was a unanimous decision win over Magnus Svensson. In the first fight, Damozzi was very effective at getting the fight to the ground (4 takedowns) and was able to land some ground and pound as well. Allen largely won the standup contest with his well-timed leg kicks, but never really stunned the former champion. In what was a very evenly matched first fight, we are sure to see another competitive fight between two elite light heavyweights.

 


 


That concludes our analysis of the event, provided by Mickey Goldmill. Be sure to look out for the results on Saturday evening!

 

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