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World Combat 13: Preview and Predictions

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2015-02-14, The Island, Hayashi's Lounge - The Island
Author:Shtaaf Reimish

The love will definitely NOT be in the air this Valentine's Day down at Hayashi's Lounge - The Island as the World Combat Championships descends upon it to bring Island MMA fans World Combat 13! A full slate of 10 fights grace the evening's card including a championship bout for the Lightweight Title and concludes with a main event featuring two former AFL fighters looking to immediately challenge for the WCC Featherweight belt, it’s Rufus Lockheart vs Ali "The Headhunter" Roumani! Shtaff Reimish here to break down all that is to come Saturday, so let's get the previews going!

#5 Borhan "Bull" Kahn (5-4) vs #12 Opananu Milan (1-0) Middleweight

WC 13 begins with a middleweight fight between Borhan "Bull" Kahn and Opananu Milan as they both look to solidify a spot as a legitimate threat in the ultra-competitive middleweight division! Kahn started his career with an extended stay in the QFC where he went 4-3 over seven fights. He then signed with KOTC where he won his debut before the organization closed and joined with WCC. He had a three fight win streak going before losing his WCC debut to Dik Wad via TKO midway through round one. The Bangladesh native has won four fights via submission, so look for him to attempt a submission if the fight heads to the mat. The younger Milan has been training hard before making his pro debut in the QFC, which he won via unanimous decision. The Australian has a great Muay Thai and wrestling skill set that could make him tough to figure out. I'll take the youth of Milan to TKO his older opponent Saturday!

#12 Doyle "Boiled" Hawk (4-1) vs Fedor "Stunna" Sambo (2-1) Heavyweight

The second fight on tap features two heavyweights looking to build off of recent mini win streaks, its Doyle "Boiled" Hawk vs Fedor "Stunna" Sambo! Hawk, known for his flamboyant and brash smack talk, fought five times in the QFC before finally signing a contract with WCC. In all four of his wins he has used his brown belt to submit his opponents, including his most recent victory over Dawit Asfaw February 1st. The NYC native is quite weak standing up, but if he can take his opponent down, look out, he goes for the submission! Sambo, a former pro boxer, has fought three times in his career, all with the WCC. He lost his inaugural bout but rebounded to win his last two. If the Russian can keep this fight upright, I really think he could knock Hawk out! We'll have to see though. I'll take Hawk via submission.

#11 Adonai "Almighty" King (4-1) vs #9 Bubba Jenkins (4-0) Heavyweight

We remain in the heavyweight division with our next fight as Adonai "Almighty" King takes on the undefeated Bubba Jenkins! King came out strong in his professional career, reeling off four straight victories, before he was finally taken down and submitted by Maki Pulu at WC 10. King, the taller of the two fighters, will look to keep this fight standing and use his boxing background to victory on Saturday. Jenkins has fought his way to four straight QFC victories to begin his career. The Ohio native has an extensive wrestling background that he loves to take advantage of when the fight brings itself to the floor. Two opposing styles will enter the octagon, and its anyone's guess which will reign supreme. I'll take King via submission for victory.

#10 Kaupe "Cannibal" Akuapehuale (4-0) vs #5 Saan Shlamel (5-1) Welterweight

Next up at WC 13, World Combat Championships puts Kaupe "Cannibal" Akuapehuale and former champ Saan Shlamel into the octagon together in what should be an amazing fight! Akuapehuale has been with the WCC since the beginning, fighting four times and coming away with four first round finishes. The Samoan boxing specialist has more than enough power to end anyone's night early, so Shlamel will need to keep his head active if he wants a chance to fight for the title again any time soon. After two QFC victories, Schlamel signed with the WCC and quickly climbed the ladder, earning his first title shot, which he won via a knee that ended Sam MacLeod's title reign. Sclamel would end up losing his belt to Arnolf Karstark in his first title defense, but he rebounded nicely to win his last fight, a first round TKO of RJ Cherubim. Look for the Yemenite fighter to try to close the gap on Akuapehuale, as his Muay Thai skills are second to none in the WCC. This fight is sure intriguing to call. I'll take Shlamel via TKO.

#5 Alphonso "Phonso" Bobo (6-3-1) vs #4 Cho King Fang (4-1) Featherweight

The last fight on the preliminary card features two featherweight fighters who are probably one or two wins away from a title crack, its #5 Alphonso "Phonso" Bobo vs #4 Cho King Fang! Bobo has already tasted supremacy in the WCC, winning the featherweight championship back at WC 5 over Griegorij Dudkov before losing it in his first defense to Nikolai Medvedev. The Boston native was then granted a shot at Peter Parker's lightweight belt, but lost the fight via armbar submission in the first round. Back at his natural weight, Bobo will look to his Muay Thai background to climb back up the ladder towards another title fight. Fang has fought his way to three straight WCC victories, including back-to-back wins over Gabel McStravick via Americana and Triangle submissions. The Hong Kong native is a BJJ brown belt and has used his submission abilities to climb his way to his current #4 WCC featherweight ranking. If he can take this fight to the ground, he'll win, but he has to get it there. That said, I think he will, and I'll take Fang via submission.

#3 Ska Asap (9-3-1) vs #10 RJ "Fallen" Cherubim (8-4) Welterweight

The main card begins with a welterweight fight between Ska Asap (9-3-1) and RJ "Fallen" Cherubim, two former AFL fighters who are both coming off of losses. Asap, the former two-time AFL champ, will make his WCC debut here at WC 13. The Djibouti native's most impressive win on his resume comes over current WCC champ Quin Kenobi at AFL Bonecrusher where he took it the distance and won on the cards. Asap doesn't really have what it takes to fight standing up, but he can take the fight to the floor, he can do some serious damage to anyone. Cherubim enters this fight after a WCC debut loss to Saan Shlamel at WAW 3 via TKO. The Filipino has seen a lack of consistency hinder any chance at climbing the rankings during his career, but will look to make an immediate statement with a win Saturday. All in all, I can’t see Asap losing this fight, but stranger things have happened in the octagon. Asap via submission.

#3 Maki Pulu (10-4) vs #8 Garcia Vega (7-1) Heavyweight

WC 13 continues with a big time heavyweight fight between two fighters looking to climb the ultra-competitive divisional ladder, its Maki Pulu vs Garcia Vega! Pulu fought twelve times in the QFC, going 9-3, before signing on with the WCC. He was immediately given a title shot in the superheavyweight division on short notice against Matt Punisher. He didn't last long, however, being Ko'd 1:19 into round one. Pulu rebounded well to submit Adonai King back at his natural 265 pound weight class. The PNG native has won all ten of his victories by submission, and I can see no reason why he would want to change what's been working for him. Vega is making his WCC debut here at WC 13. He also had an extended stay in the QFC, fighting eight times going 7-1. The Dominican has the abilities to end the fight early with his knuckles, but we'll have to see if he can stay standing against Pulu long enough to do damage. I've got Pulu via submission.

Lightweight Championship Title Fight

(C) Peter "The Spiderman" Parker (7-4) vs #7 Gabel "The Wall" McStravick (4-3) Lightweight

And now, Peter "The Spiderman" Parker puts his lightweight championship belt on the line for the first time as he squares off against Gabel "The Wall" McStravick to see who is the true Lightweight Champion of The Island! After a long run in the AFL that saw him come up short in two title shots, Parker was given a chance to show off his talent immediately in his first WCC bout. he not only showed off, but he submitted former champ Alphonso Bobo 1:31 into round one to claim the lightweight belt. The popular New York native looks to be in fine form here as he enters the ring as the champ for the first time in this his fourth title fight. McStravick may not be quite as well known in the lightweight division as some other potential title contenders. Some feel he struck it lucky when owner JayJay Tycooner gave him the fight, but he'll take it and try to prove he deserves the shot with a win Saturday. Coming off back-to-back submission losses to Cho King Fang, McStravick responded with a decision win over Im Hwoarang to set up this fight. On paper this shouldn't be a fight, but we all know it's not won and lost on paper. Parker by TKO.

#1 Billy Tinkl (8-3) vs #4 Sergio "le le" Malandro (4-1) Middleweight

the co-main event of the evening features a former AFL Welterweight champ pitted up against a young up-and-coming star for a shot at the title, its Billy Tinkl (8-3) vs Sergio "le le" Malandro! Tinkl has fought almost his entire career in the AFL, winning the welterweight title once, and losing the title fight twice, once as the champ and once as the challenger. He then made the switch to the WCC where he was immediately given a title shot against former champ Lou Hole, which he lost via a first round TKO. he looks to get back on track with a win here that would most certainly set up a title fight with new champ Shoddy Body. Hailing from the Congo, Tinkl can tangle with the best of them on the floor, but definitely lacks the creativity needed while standing up. Malandro is making his WCC debut here at WC 13. He lost his pro debut back in December, but since then has reeled off four straight victories leading up to this fight. The Brazilian has remarkable Muay Thai skills, and will look to end this fight in the clinch if given the chance. With a potential title shot on the line, there's lots to fight for in this one! I've got the upstart Malandro ending this one via TKO.

#1 Rufus Lockheart (6-2) vs #3 Ali "The Headhunter" Roumani (6-1) Featherweight

And now, for the main event of the evening, World Combat Championships presents a featherweight fight that will determine who gets a shot at Mamad Mouba's recently vacated belt, its #1 Rufus Lockheart vs #3 Ali "the Headhunter" Roumani! Lockheart has spent his entire career thus far in the AFL, where he has fought well and hard, but was never given the chance to fight for a belt. The Dane is a pure boxer, using his quick and powerful fists to end fights early. It is well noted, however, that both of Lockheart's losses have come via submission, so we know where Roumani will look to take advantage. Roumani also has spent his entire career in the AFL, and like Lockheart, was never presented a title shot. A native of Azerbaijan, Roumani is on a five-fight win streak that he will look to keep alive with his brown belt in BJJ. Both these fighters know what is at stake here in this fight, and both will look to take advantage of each others strengths and weaknesses, so this fight has all the makings of a Fight of the Night bonus after the evening is completed! When the dust settles, I've got to take Roumani via submission.

Well MMA Tycoon fans, the card of World Combat 13 is stacked with high octane matchups that will keep you on your feet all evening long! With the Lightweight Championship on the line, to go along with two or three title play-in fights, WC 13 is an event that you will not want to miss! See you Saturday!

Written by Shtaaf Reimish

 

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