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 World Combat 14 Preview and Predictions
MMA Tycoon fans from around the world to right here on The Island, the World Combat Championships presents to you another marquee event at Hayashi's Lounge on Saturday as three championship titles are on the line that all feature some of the premier names in the WCC, its: World Combat 14! The Bantamweight, Welterweight and Superheavyweight belts are at stake as Bobby Bob Bob, Quin Kenobi and Matt Porcelain Punisher are set to defend them against some of the top challengers in the WCC, BJ Arnold, Tony Bullard and Razor MuayThai respectively! Shtaaf Reimish here as always to break down all of Saturday's action, so let's get 'em rolling!
#9 Detangelo Harmeski (1-1) vs #11 Sero "Berserker" Onix (1-2) Lightweight
World Combat 14 kicks off with a lightweight bout between two young fighters who bot have a chance to take a step up the divisional ladder early in their careers with a win Saturday, its Detangelo Harmeski vs Sero "Berserker" Onix! We last saw Harmeski at WC 12 where he was TKO'd in the first round by Jordan Ellis. The Cate d'Ivoire native does hold potent boxing skills that should at least Onix leery of coming in without a plan. Onix, on the other hand, loves to fight down on the mat. The Polish teenager has only fought in the QFC thus far, and will look to make an early impression on his new boss with a win here at WC 14. I've got Harmeski via TKO.
Lane "God Of War" Tate (1-2) vs "The Train Wreck" Wilson Rebound (1-0) Heavyweight
Two heavyweights enter the octagon in WC 14's second fight as Lane "God Of War" Tate and "The Train Wreck" Wilson Rebound aim to establish themselves in a dense heavyweight division. Tate made his WCC debut at WAW 3 where he was TKO'd in the first round by Sakuraba. The clinch specialist out of Belgium will aim to keep Rebound within his grasp and look for an opening to his head to put him to sleep. Rebound got off to an impressive start to his career, finishing his first QFC fight with a TKO of Dawid Rymarczyk in the first round. The Hilo native has a well balanced attack and will look to take advantage of Tate wherever he sees a hole. I've got Rebound via KO.
Vyacheslav "Slava" Vasilevskiy (2-0) vs Leno "Midnight" Maycon (3-0) Light Heavyweight
Two undefeated light heavyweight boxers enter the octagon next as Vyacheslav "Slava" Vasilevskiy and Leno "Midnight" Maycon aim to enter the rankings with a win here Saturday. Vasilevskiy has fought twice in his pro career, winning two QFC bouts, one by decision and another via first round TKO. The 22-year-old Russian has feared knuckles, but can also survive on the mat if either decides to take it there. Maycon enters this fight on a three-fight win streak, including two in the WCC. The Brazilian has never ended a fight before the final bell, however, but in saying that, has proven he can last the full three rounds. Should be an interesting tangle. I'll take Maycon via another decision.
Axe "Repeatedly" MeatsFleash (1-1) vs #11 Johnny "Bonebreaker" Bravo (4-3) Light Heavyweight
World Combat 14 stays with the light heavyweights as Axe "Repeatedly" MeatsFleash and Johnny "Bonebreaker" Bravo look for that resume boosting victory that they both so eagerly desire. MeatsFlesh has fought both his pro MMA fights in the WCC, losing his debut but rebounding with a TKO win over Jackie McGregor at WCC: Tsunami. The American has a ferocious set of fists that he will look to devastate the face of his ranked opponent Saturday. Bravo enters this fight on a bit of a slide, losing his last three bouts. His career looked so promising as he sprinted out to a 4-0 start, but the Angolan can testify as to how much momentum plays with a fighter's head. Look for Bravo to shoot for takedowns early and often as he aims to find the win column that has eluded him for well over two months now. I'll take Bravo via submission.
#5 Gunnar McGregor (8-2) vs #11 Taufiqul "Venom" Haq (3-1) Heavyweight
The last fight on the preliminary card features two impressive heavyweight contenders looking for that signature win that will force JJ Tycooner's hand for a bigger fight, its Gunnar McGregor vs Taufiqul "Venom" Haq! McGregor has been there already in the WCC, fighting in two title fights, unfortunately losing both of them. He's been with the WCC since WC 1, and will look to his submission powers to put his next opponent to sleep Saturday. The BJJ brown belt from Iceland, desperately wants another shot at the title, but with the division getting more and more competitive, he'll really have to prove it, and it starts Saturday. This is Haq's second appearance in the WCC, going 1-1 his first time. The boxer from Bangladesh made a quick, 1-fight appearance back in the QFC where he KO'd Matt Forley, and is back, eager to prove he belongs with the best of the WCC. Haq's a good fighter, but I can't see any way he beats MacGregor. I've got McGregor via submission.
#12 Rick Grimes (6-3) vs #2 Chin Checker (7-3) Welterweight
WC 14 kicks off its main card with a huge welterweight fight between #2 ranked Chin Checker and the recently hot Rick Grimes! Grimes began his career in the QFC (4-1) before signing with the AFL. Things did not go well for him there as he lost his only two fights in the organzation. He then signed with the WCC, where things seem to be much bright for the Kentucky native. The Jiu-Jitsu specialist has won two straight and will look to win the biggest fight of his career, a fight that would be a gigantic resume booster that would see him shoot up in the rankings. Checker is here for one reason, to win and wait to see who he'll fight next for the title, Kenobi or Bullard. The #2 challenger lost his first WCC fight to Bullard via first round TKO, and will most definitely want a rematch if he's the won with the belt before this evening is completed. Look for the Belgium fighter to keep this fight standing and look for the opening to KO Grimes. I'll take exactly that, Checker via KO.
#1 Skunk Asap (8-2) vs #3 Roger Rabago (9-1) Light Heavyweight
Two agitated top contenders in the light heavyweight division enter the octagon next, in what should be a title shot fight-in bout between Skunk Asap and Roger Rabago. Asap had anxiously waited for a shot at the Highland Games title, but was never rewarded one, so he has signed over to the WCC, looking for what eluded him at HG. The Muay Thai specialist from Djibouti is on a three-fight win streak which includes KOs in his most recent two, so look for him to end this one early as well. Rabago also enters this fight coming off three straight wins, his including a WCC debut decision 'Fight of the Night' win over Harry Hate at WC 10. The San Antonio native is a solid boxer, winning seven of his nine wins with his knuckles. This fight has all the makings of one to remember, so don't blink! I'll take Asap via KO.
Bantamweight Championship Title Fight
© Bobby Bob Bob (8-2) vs #1 "The Prodigy 2.0" BJ Arnold (8-1) Bantamweight
In the first of three championship title fights Saturday night, the World Combat Championships presents a battle for the WCC Bantamweight belt between the Champion, Bobby Bob Bob, and the Challenger, "The Prodigy 2.0" BJ Arnold! Bob came to the WCC when the AFL shut its doors, and immediately made an impact. He earned a title shot against Nikolai Medvedev at WC 10 which he won via a second round KO. The Bolivian the successfully defended his belt via decision at Tsunami over Darth Vadar. The champ does not like to bring the fight down to the mat, rather clinching his opponents often and disposing them with his vicious strikes. Arnold found his way in the UXC and AFL before making his way to the WCC. With just one loss to his name, an AFL title fight loss to Darth Vadar, the American is as feared opponent as anyone in the WCC. Arnold has earned an award in his last three fights, including two FOTNs and one KOOTN. The challenger may have just as good Muay Thai skills as the champ, but has far superior boxing skills, so look for him to stay on the outside of Bob. This has all the makings of a historical fight! I've got Arnold TKOing the champ.
Superheavyweight Championship Title Fight
© Matt "Fondelier" Porcelain Punisher (13-0) vs #1 Razor MuayThai (8-2) Superheavyweight
Another fight, another title on the line, as the World Combat 14 co-main event features the undefeated Superheavyweight Champion, Matt "Fondelier" Porcelain Punisher, defending his belt against the Challenger, Razor MuayThai! Punisher has done everything right thus far in his career, winning the UXC and AFL superheavyweight titles before turning his attention to the WCC. He first won the WCC crown back at WC 6 and has since successfully defended it four times, including his most recent second round KO of Klobbering Time at Tsunami. The feared boxer out of LA has not seen the final bell since back-to-back decision wins in his second and third career fights back in mid-September while in the QFC, so there's no reason to presume this will last the five rounds either. Muay Thai has seen title fights before back with Highland Games. He won and successfully defended his belt once, before losing it and being signed to a new manager, WCC owner JJ Tycooner. Tycooner signed him to a WCC deal, where he debuted at Gut Check, disposing of San Terra via second round KO. The Algerian can Muay Thai with the best in the world, so look for him to get inside of Punisher as much as possible, to avoid getting hit by his feared knuckles from distance. Boxer versus Muay Thai, WCC champ versus HG champ, this fight will be great! I'll take the challenger, MuayThai, with a TKO victory over Punisher.
Welterweight Championship Title Fight
© Quin "Jedi" Kenobi (7-2) vs #1 Tony "The Wrecking Ball" Bullard (10-1) Welterweight
And now, for the main event of the evening, the World Combat Championships presents a fight for the Welterweight Championship belt, it’s the Champion, Quin "Jedi" Kenobi, taking on the top P4P fighter in the WCC, Tony "The Wrecking Ball" Bullard! This is Kenobi's first title defense after he first won the belt from Oleg Bartowski via submission in the Fight of the Night at WC 11. The 25-year-old from Malawi used his formidable floor skills to climb the ladder in the AFL before joining the WCC, where he is 2-0 with two submission victories. Kenobi is taller than his Saturday opponent, but he'll need to utilize all of his reach advantage if he stands a chance to successfully retain the belt. Bullard enters this fight as the most feared fighter in the WCC, riding a 10-fight win streak after a loss in his pro debut. The former AFL champ has won all ten of his fights via striking TKOs using his amazing Muay Thai skills to damage opponent after opponent. The Icelander also doesn't see the floor a lot, defending takedowns with poise and skill, ending all but two of his fights in the first round. Look for this fight to be ended early, whether it be by Kenobi or Bullard. When all the dust settles, this fight will be determined by if Kenobi can take Bullard to the mat before he gets knocked out, and my answer to that is no. Bullard via TKO.
This very well may be the best single MMA card The Island has ever seen, never mind the World Combat Championships! With not one, not two, but three title fights and numerous other ranked fighters stepping into the octagon, WC 14 is a can't miss event! Get your tickets early, because Hayashi's Lounge is sure to be sold out! See you Saturday!
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