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Tycoon Olympics

Editorial by Don Frye

Bantamweights

Zoran Markovic - Coming into this tournament representing Ultimate Proving Grounds, Markovic is the reigning champion and he will be happy at being a fighter competing at his natural weight class. He competed in just one fight under old manager Matt Cave, and despite a shaky start to his time with current manager Elmeri Siimanvarjo with two losses, he comes into this tournament on a 15 fight unbeaten streak (13 wins, 2 draws).

Boreste Bardanos - Boreste Bardanos is the Troid EP representative in this division, and is the current 145lbs champion in the org. He competed in Epicity Productions previously, finishing up with a 7-1 record before the merge of EP and Troid occurred and Bardanos was given a title shot against Tuomari Hurmio, with Bardanos picking up the submission win to claim the belt, before defending it a further 2 times before entering this tournament.

Lil Wayne - Many people will have Lil Wayne, who represents Syn in this tournament, as the favourite for the Gold medal. Currently reigning as the 145lbs and 155lbs champion, he moves down to 135lbs to prove he is one of the best lower weight fighters period. Currently on a staggering 23 fight win streak, he conquered his ID range before moving on to Syn and have equal success, and he now looks to add Olympic glory to his career.

Ron Lemieux - Ron Lemieux is the reigning Olympics champion, and he will be looking to secure the Gold once again for Montreal Fight Nights. He is a former 145lbs champion for MFN, and is their current reigning 135lbs champion, with his grappling game being a scary weapon for any opponent going in against him. He proved himself last time against the established competition, and will look to do so against some of the newer names who have risen in the past year.

Ice Drago - When the Olympics started last time around, Drago was looking for an org to sign with, and now, he is representing that org in The Olympics as he joins as TTFC’s rep. Drago is currently on an 8 fight winning streak, and is the current TTFC 135lbs champion. He is a very durable fighter and holds a win over his first opponent Gushiken as recently as October, and will be keen to show his dominance once again from the get go.

Yoko Gushiken - Yoko Gushiken comes into this tournament not in the best of form, suffering 2 losses in his last 3 fights including the aforementioned Drago bout, but he is a fighter who shouldn’t be counted out. If he can get out of the blocks early with a win over Drago, he will prove he means business, and really put the rest of the division on notice.

Abraham Donowitz - Abraham Donowitz comes into this tournament representing Insanity, and despite never being champion, he is a dangerous fighter who shouldn’t be underestimated. All 3 of his losses throughout his career have come to Martin Saint Louis, although he also has a win over Saint Louis also. With his striking being lower than others in this tournament, he may need to rely on his grappling on order to dominate and pick up a medal.

Dan Price - Dan Price is a potential dark horse for the medal, representing CEC in this division. He has never been knocked out, while on the flip side, seems to have some solid power of his own to dish out. He is coming in on a 4 fight win streak, and will be hoping to extend that run in this tournament using his striking, as well as his wrestling to keep the fight there.

Prediction: I feel like Bardanos will advance with a win over Markovic, whilst Lil Wayne will meet hiDam in the Semi Finals with a win over Lemieux. Ice Drago will then meet Dan Price in the other Semi Final, with both of them picking up the wins. My prediction for the final will be Lil Wayne vs Ice Drago, with Wayne picking up the Gold, Drago the Silver, and a tough fight between Bardanos and Price ending in a decision win for Price for him to claim Bronze.

Featherweights

Martin Saint Louis - The pride and joy of Insanity here now, with Saint Louis being the current Featherweight champion on a massive 12 fight win streak. He has never been finished in a fight, and there is talks of him being the favourite for the Gold which will add another feather in his already solid career. He is the second youngest fighter in the tournament, and this is his chance to show he is one of the elite and that he belongs.

Richmond Finch - Richmond Finch is a former Featherweight champion in Evolution, but comes into this tournament having lost both his own championship, as well as his fight for the Lightweight championship. “Party Boy” is still a fighter who can turn heads however, as he has a 13-4-1 record under his manager, and will be looking to prove this is just a blip in his career before he really cements his position as a top class Featherweight.

Jameson Connemara - Connemara is the favourite going into this tournament, and he will be looking to prove that CEC houses the best Featherweight in the world. He is undefeated since March, and has since avenged that loss, while going on a 10 fight winning streak. He currently sits as the #1 fighter in his weight class, as well as the #2 P4P fighter overall. If he doesn’t win the Gold, he will be highly disappointed so expect to see him go into every fight determined to get the win in dominant fashion.

James Robertson - Robertson is the Syn entry for the tournament, and while his record against some of the entrants in the tournament may not look favourably on him, he has the chance to get the biggest challenge out of the way first in Connemara. He is 9-3 under his current manager, with those losses coming against Wayne, Connemara and Finch, but that run also saw him enjoy a spell as the Syn champion which shows he can fight at the highest level. If he manages to defeat Connemara, he will find people fancying his odds a lot more for the rest of the tournament.

Puntti Manne - Manne comes into this fight having lost his last bout, and his title, in MFN. His striking isn’t at the best levels, but his grappling is something that can threaten any opponent. He has a Granite Chin he will be relying on to survive against the superior strikers while his grappling can take effect. If he is unable to dominate on the ground however, he will find himself struggling in the fight.

Vesa Sykk - Sykk meanwhile doesn’t have a Granite Chin, but he has only ever been knocked out once in his career, and he comes into this tournament representing UPG. He also comes into the tournament on a 2 fight winning streak, displaying versatility with a KO and a Submission win over those fights. His obvious strength is his striking, but if he needs to against strikers, he could look to go to ground either through a takedown or by following after a knockdown. In my opinion, Sykk will have to hope his finishing ability comes through, as he may struggle against the more dominant decision fighters in the tournament.

Natsu Dragneel - If it’s not Connemara, or it’s not Saint Louis, then your favourite for the tournament is likely TTFC’s Natsu Dragneel. Boasting an impressive 17 (T)KO’s in 19 wins, he has also only been KO’ed once in his career, in what was his sole Lightweight appearance to date against Dennis Page. With big power and durability, Dragneel will be looking to clear a path to the finals by knocking out every opponent in his way, and looks to be a solid possible bet.

Tuomari Hurmio - The former Troid EP champion hasn’t been seen in action for nearly 3 months, having taken time out to train since his last loss to Boreste Bardanos. While not blessed with big power, he has shown resilience and has yet to be knocked out in his career. He is primarily a grappler, and will be looking to use that to nullify Dragneel’s power in the first round, as well as working his way to wins against potential opponents. 

Prediction: I feel Saint Louis and Connemara will meet in the Semi Finals after defeating their opponents, while Sykk and Dragneel will meet in the other Semi Final. Third place will go to Martin Saint Louis after he defeated Vesa Sykk, while the finals will see Connemara defeat Dragneel by decision to pick up the Gold Medal.

Lightweights

Daken Akihiro - Akihiro is the Evolution representative in the tournament and comes in with good form, having scored 7 wins and a draw in his last 9 fights. 12 of his last 13 fights have gone the distance, as well as he has had 12 (T)KO’s from 22 wins, showing he has the ability to finish inside the rounds, as well as grinding out the points for a decision. With Lance Templeton as his manager, he is one of the fighters to look out for in this division.

Sam Urai - Sam Urai comes into this tournament as the heavy underdog, with certain bookmakers scoring him a huge 66/1 outsider. He is a former Troid EP champion, and comes in with a 2 fight winning streak. He has 5 wins by (T)KO as well as 5 wins by Submission, showing he has a diverse skill range, which could benefit him by being able to fight in all areas. He may be able to shock the world in this tournament, but he will have a tough route to the finals.

Dickie Dirty - Dickie Dirty is a former title challenger in Insanity, and is also the winner of their Mad Cash tournament. He has 12 wins in his last 13 fights, with 7 of those wins coming under his current management. He is not blessed with huge KO power, and if he is in a fight, odds are it will go to a decision. Popping Inexperienced will mean he will be at a big disadvantage against some of the better hidden fighters, and he will need to gameplan strongly to overcome them.

Eiji Kawashima - Eiji Kawashima has 7 wins in his last 10 fights, with 2 of those being losses to Lil Wayne as well as a draw against Akihiro. Despite not coming into this tournament in the best of form, he has a solid record with his ability to survive a notable one, and he has the ability to score points as well as knock his opponents out cold. He has an experienced manager behind him also, so he will be confident of representing Syn well by getting to the Finals.

Jack Burton - Jack is the UPG representative in the tournament, and there is only one way he will be going about his business in his tournament. With a decent striking game, he is outclassed in that area by most in the tournament, so he will need to use that Sensational Wrestling and Red Belt to lock his opponents down on the floor and hope to either get the submission or grind out for a decision unless he feels his GnP will stop them. 

Donny Donowitz - At 40 years old, Donowitz is the oldest fighter in here and also one of the favourites for the Gold. Despite an early 2015 fumble of 1-2-1, he has gone 10-0-1 since then and has been on a rampage. With his age being a big factor in people’s questioning, you have to wonder how long Donny can keep going, and if Olympics glory will be the mark where he starts to wind down his long career. Regardless of that, “The Bear Jew” is a guy who will be a formidable opponent for anyone, so he will be a fighter people need to watch out for.

Dennis Page - Page will be representing TTFC in this tournament, and as their current title holder they will be hoping he does well. Page started off the year solidly, picking up a 4 fight win streak in Forbidden Violence and Hilo Fight Night, before moving to Syn as part of the merger of HFN into Syn. He would lose 2 bouts in Syn before leaving, and joining current org TTFC. He would score 3 straight TKO victories, to give himself a title shot at Natsu Dragneel which he won TKO again to become the champ. A successful defense against Crabby Iron would give him a 5 fight win streak, but he would see that snapped against Hector Camacho, losing via Unanimous Decision. He has since bounced back with 2 wins, and will be hoping to extend that throughout the tournament.

Jami Balkan - Balkan, like Page, had a solid start to the year, picking up 5 straight wins to give himself a 7 fight win streak. A loss to Crabby Iron would stumble him momentarily, but he would pick up 4 more wins straight, before falling to Hector Camacho himself, much like Page did, via Unanimous Decision. He won his last fight against Bjorn Helgi via TKO in Round 5, and with a momentum swing now on his side, he will be feeling good about his chances in the tournament as the MFN representative, particularly with widely touted Jorma Oltsu as his manager.

Prediction: I’m expecting it to be Akihiro vs Kawashima in one Semi Final, with Donowitz vs Balkan in the other Semi Final, but don’t be surprised to see any of those names changed. I feel it will be Akihiro who reigns supreme in the finals having defeated Donowitz, with Balkan holding up Bronze after beating Kawashima.

Welterweights

Mika Saarenpaa - Saarenpaa is currently 12-3 this year, and it saw him be the Infinity champ at the beginning before losing and regaining the title on three separate occasions. After his last Infinity win picking up the title, he would sign with UPG, and challenged their reigning champion Ross Swann for not only the UPG title, but also the team’s spot in the Olympics. Saarenpaa would pick up the Unanimous Decision win, and now comes into the tournament as a two org champion. 

Herkules Nowacki - Nowacki has had an inconsistent year so far, going 7-6 and making the move from 155lbs up to current weight 170lbs. Despite his elite level primaries, he has notable power, but his chin has had some questions raised previously, despite only have 2 KO losses from 10 total. A late addition to the MFN team due to manager issues, he will be hoping the late notice will not affect his performance, as he looks to go all the way. 

Ricky Rocker - Ricky Rocker is the joint favourite for the tournament, and for good reason. He is currently the #1 P4P fighter in the world following a huge win over Bowser Stormcrow. He is currently on a 6 fight win streak, and has only lost once under his current manager, that being a loss to Shinichi Onizuka. While he does have striking, he describes himself as a grappler in a strikers world, and he will be looking to use that grappling to assert his dominance in the tournament, as the Syn champion and representative.

Jet Li - Jet Li is the TTFC representative, having signed for them from Aggressive Damage and losing his fight for the title against Igor Yakovchenko. Prior to that loss, he was on a 6 fight win streak which saw him move from CEFC to AD and capture their Welterweight championship before his losing debut in TTFC. He has a solid KO record of 20 in 35 wins, while he has also picked up 5 submission wins to show he can threaten on the ground. Battling a grappler in the first round, he will need to plan carefully and try to keep the fight standing in order to gain the advantage.

Gary Player - Gary Player is the CEC representative in the tournament, having signed for them as part of the Ascension merger. He fought to a draw against Jakke Ruttu in his debut before defeating Idi oCrazy to earn a title shot. He would go on to defeat Lance Templeton, the fighter not the manager, via Split Decision to claim the title in his last bout before the Olympics. With 2 big wins for him, he comes into this tournament full of confidence and will be hoping to complete his ascension to the top with a Gold medal. 

Hector Camacho - Hector Camacho is one of the highest touted prospects in the MMA world, and his entry in The Olympics is just a sign of how this fighter has developed. Entering on behalf of Troid EP as an outsourced fighter, Camacho has been looking to compete against the best in the world in his spare time while being a 2 division UNFC champion. His first superfight of sorts was against Lil Wayne back in April, which would see Camacho lose via Unanimous Decision, but in an impressive showing. Lately, he has defeated TTFC’s champion Dennis Page and MFN’s champion Jami Balkan, while suffering defeat to CEC’s Donny Donowitz, with all of these superfights being at 155lbs. He will get the chance to face another champion in Gary Player now, as he looks to claim some of the biggest heads in MMA today en route to a Gold medal.

Bobby Shamrock - Bobby Shamrock is currently 15-1 in his last 16 fights, and comes into this tournament as the representative for Insanity. He is a former champion in Hilo Fight Nights, losing the title in one of his last bouts to Viktor Krum before signing with Epicity Productions following HFN’s closure to merge with Syn. He would go 4-0 in EP, claiming the title on his debut and defending it 3 times successfully. He would sign with Insanity following EP’s closure to merge with Troid, and in his debut for Insanity, he would win the Welterweight championship by defeating Octavio Saades. Following his spell of title wins, a different kind of gold is just the thing for Shamrock to really announce his arrival as “The Next Big Thing”.

Pablo Alvado - Alvado is the former EVO champion, and despite being a late entry, he will be one of the favourites for the Gold. A Granite Chin, with noticeable power, he struggles against more controlling opponents but if he can let fly with his fists, he is a force to behold. He lost his Evo title to Bowser Stormcrow, but since then has bounced back with 2 straight wins over Magnus Mamba and Ryan Wagner. He has a tricky path to go through en route to Gold, but if can manager it, everybody will say he is a deserving champion for it. 

Prediction: A lot of solid talent in this division, and hard to predict some of the fights, but I am predicting Saarenpaa and Rocker to meet in one Semi Final, with Camacho vs Alvado in the other. Rocker to beat Alvado in the final to claim Gold, with Camacho defeating Saarenpaa to claim Bronze.

 

Middleweight

 

Starting off the MW entrée’s is UPG’s rep Arturo Atunes (22-5). He has crazy power in his strikes, all but 5 of his 22 wins coming from (T)KO and the fact he has never been stopped by strikes even when being faced against very tough opposition. Although one of the younger fighters in the Olympics don’t be fooled by that as he has the skills to go far in this and I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a medal.
 
One of the new top 8 orgs involved in the Olympics is Insanity, their 185 rep is their former champion and the Mad Cash runner up, Octavio Saades (15-3). He is one of the more rounded out fighters at 185 as he has the ability to put his opponents to sleep with his strikes or, as he has recently shown, the ability to submit which may come in very handy. That being said, he faces Atunes in round 1 which is extremely tough for him and one he may not come out of with a win.
 
Ricky Icky (13-6) record may not look great on paper, but when you look deeper, all of his losses came under former management against extremely tough fighters when he was still young. Under his new manager he has 6 consecutive wins, 4 via (T)KO. He has never been finished by strikes and only been finished by submission in his very first fight. He now has great skills but once again he will be having a big step up in competition at the Olympics.
 
Rockmeteller Todd (19-6) comes into the Olympics with huge hype surrounding him as MFN’s rep. Ranked #6 at MW, his performances recently have been outstanding and he could very well be a dark horse at the Olympics. With great power and a great chin he’s got the ability to take home a medal.
 
CEC is sending the #2 ranked MW to the Olympics in the form of Manolo Fu (24-4-1). He is another striker who tends to use more volume strikes than power and it’s working for him. Although that style may not be the best against some of the heavier hitters as Fu tends to go to decisions as evidenced by his 1 finish in his last 11 fights. However, he is one of the best for a reason and Fu is a solid bet to make the finals.
 
Next up is former p4p #1, and TTFC’s rep Scotty Bennet (40-11). Having spent most of his career at 205lbs under former manager JLP, his new manager decided to move him down to the 185 division. He has one of the deadliest stand up games out there and he has shown he still has the power to pull off wins, however, his recent competition is less than stellar and he will be fighting some real beasts in the Olympics, add in the fact his chin is slowly starting to fail him I don’t think he will get past round 1.
 
Santiago Colon (26-9) is a true and tested veteran of the game, he has proven KO power in his fists and he is also a very tough nut to crack as he has never been stopped by strikes. He is the current Syn 185 champion. This could very well be his glory song, he’s getting up there in years and I’m sure he would like to add a gold medal to his collection. However he has a tough test in the 1st round to get past first.
 
The current #1 MW in the world and EVO’s rep, Johnny Reach (26-7) comes in with big expectations on his shoulders. He is able to take fights to decisions with his extremely accurate striking but he has also shown he can put opponents to sleep with his aggressive style of striking. If he can get past Colon in round 1 Reach should be a shoe in for the finals.
 
This year’s MW bracket of the Olympics is full of dangerous strikers who are hard to finish, and with one side of the brackets being filled with the younger fighters from the newer orgs it gives a chance for them to get really far in the competition. Very hard to choose the medallists.

Predictions:
 
1 – Fu
2 – Atunes
3 - Reach

 

Light Heavyweight
 
Starting off with TTFC’s representative, Kelemi Seia (33-13), he represents the old guard, standing at 35 years of age and almost 50 fights to his record, the Olympics is his opportunity to stun the world. Coming off his biggest win against former #1 LHW Renato in a very close fight, Seia secured an Olympic spot. With power for days he also has a great chin having only been stopped twice in 46 fights. He could very well pull off a major upset and come out of this a medallist.
 
Representing CEC is KO machine Fritzie Zivic (42-12-1) another old timer on the wrong side of 30 who is hoping his KO power can take him to a medal. With 35 of his 42 wins via (T)KO his KO power is a very legitimate threat to all. He has fought in a previous Olympics but he was eliminated in round 1. Most of his wins are also in his managers own org so whilst some of those fighters are very legit there is also a fair bit of cans he has convincingly beaten. I’m not certain he can step up to the level of the Olympic fighters.
 
Insanity sends their LHW champion Happy Forclit (16-8), who has 3 straight wins under new management all by stoppage. A very well rounded fighter, he is able to secure submissions or as he likes to do more recently, utilise his power striking to set up his power grappling. He has a very real chance to get through the Olympics with a medal if he is able to successfully beat our next entrée.
 
Michel Telo (18-4) repping UPG. He could be one of the more dangerous new guys on the block  as his well rounded fighting style sees him able to lock in submissions score KO’s or cruise to decisions. UPG’s LHW champion is only 27 and already making big waves, this could be his chance to spring into the spotlight.
 
Representing EVO, their LHW champion and until recently the #1 LHW Colin Croft (18-1). He has some of the best striking in the world and his KO power has been too much for most people in his way. He has a tough task in the 1st round as he faced the only person to give him a loss, Fortunado in a fight that would make an excellent final but one of them must exit in round 1. The winner of that fight will be the favourite to win the gold medal.
 
Joaquin Fortunado (20-4) is currently riding very high after beating the unbeaten Croft. Entering the Olympics as the highest ranked LHW and the favourite for gold. Riding an 8 fight win streak under new manager with 6 of them being finishes he can submit or KO if he decides. His chin may be a slight issue as he has been KOed in 3 of his 4 losses but if he finishes first then he doesn’t need to worry. 
 
Ugor Makinwa (32-13-1) comes into the Olympics as an out and out finisher, with 29 of his wins from (T)KO. Representing MFN as their LHW champion he will be looking to avenge some previous losses  by using his power and technique. He is in a tough half of the bracket, if he gets through round 1 he will be facing some real killers, but he has a real chance of medalling somewhere.
 
Lastly, we come to Troid EP’s representative and part of the famed Sackett family Flagon Sackett (23-6), he is a brilliant striker who is looking to take a massive step up in competition here. His power is nothing to be scoffed at but it is his skin which causes the most issues. 3 of his 6 losses have come from the doctors stopping the fight due to excessive bleeding but if he can get past Makinwa he stands a very real chance to do well.
 
Predictions:
 
1 – Croft
2 – Seia
3 – Makinwa

 

Heavyweight

 

 Chick Bowdrie is 24-4, & 29 years of age. The reigning Syn' HW Champion, with 4 Title defences so far to his resume. A KO machine, who rarely goes the distance & has shown a great chin and unreal handspeed and movement. He is a heavy favorite coming into the tournament as his only loses in recent memory were to Leo Ferriera & Rock McColgan. His 11-0 record in Title fights shows he is motivated by Gold, and an Olympic Gold Medal would solidify his amazing Legacy. His last two most recent fights were victories over Tycoon stars Mellow Mood & Randolph Turpin. Bowdrie is always looking for the kill, but has proven he is an extreamly intelligent fighter as well. 

Cody Zeller is 17-8 & 30 years old. The former AMS(Now UPG) Heavyweight Champion is known for having a well-versed attack, powerful strikes and granite chin. He lacks a bit of striking defence as he seems to get hit a lot but it always dangerous anywhere the fight takes place. His diverse kicking and ground attack make him an interesting Heavyweight. In just September, he KO'd the current UPG Heavyweight Champion Telvin Mangrove in a stunning upset, redeeming a loss & proving Zeller has a legit shot at beating anyone in the world. 

 

Rocky McColgan is 24-3 & 29 years old. A heavy favorite as well. He is aMultiple time Champion in Multiple orgs including long time Troid HW Champion, he started his career off 19-0. When he took the step up in competition at EVO, he lost his first 3 fights there against 3 of the top HW's in the world, Leo Ferriera, Brick Tires & Varge Veide. McColgan is now on a 4 fight win streak,. with 3 straight in EVO. He holds notible victories over Chick Bowdrie, Hans Beck & Apollo Gutz and 19 of his 24 wins have come by KO. This heavy hitting sensation is in his prime now, looking to take home an Olympic Gold Medal.

Rocky Tyson is 30-8 & 35 years of age. Another heavy favorite.The former long-time CEC Champion is 16-4 in his last 20 fights, and he has only ever been to 2 decisions in his whole 38 fight career. He is also known for being the only man to defeat Leo Ferreira managed by Dean Sutherland, and although Tyson lost the rematch, his place in history was already cemented. Rocky Tyson likes to use wild striking, trying to knock anyones head off that is near him at all times, which sometimes leave him open to be attacked, but in most situations, his risks pay off in devistating fashion which 9 times out of 10 leave his opponent unconscious, and to make things more scary, only 7 of his 38 fights have ever went past round ONE!
 

Andrei Kersikov is 19-4 & 32 years of age. He started his career 10-0, and defeated the #1 K-1 fighter in the world by Knockout, and then retired breifly from age 26-29. "The Wise Man" has some of the most vicious KO power in the sport today, with diverse striking and techincal perfection when he throws a kick or punch, it's hard for anyone to prepare for him. Although he has lost 3 of his last 6 fights by KO, he holds notible victories over Sellus Gravius, Rocky Tyson, Brick Tires, Bo Juggernaut & Wei Pei. He has only gone to a decison 3 times in his career, and from what we hear, hates judges, so he says he will do anything it takes to win and avoid the scorecards.

Hans Beck is 24-8 & 31 years old. An underrated Superstar. He has a granite chin, and devistating KO power, but is susceptible to being hit. He started his career 12-0 and then seemed to fade as he went 2-5 in his next 7 bouts. Since then, he has gone 10-3, winning all 10 in CFC and EVO, only needing 1 decision to decide a victor, the rest of his fights ended in knockouts. Beck has seem to hit his prime with manager Sean McDonnel and his last 2 wins were huge KO victories over Kyle Carlton & Varge Veide. His recent loses are to the great Rinky Spider and fellow Olympian Rock McColgan. Many think Beck has what it takes to win an Olympic Medal even though he isn't considered a favorite, and I think Hans Beck would agree, he wants that Gold.

Cyril Makarenko is 20-5 & 27 years of age. He is a 3 time Insanity Heavyweight Champion, holding 6 successful Title defences to his credit. The youngest 265'er in the Olympics, he feels his youth will help him greatly. He is well known for his big heart, never quitting or giving up, and always fighting through adversity to win in the end. He is very successful with his diverse striking game planning, while packing a pretty solid punch as well, only needing decisions in his last few fights with the step up in competition. Cyril may seem like an underdog but with his management and proven skill set, he has a great shot at winning an OlympicGold Medal.

Lucas Lodano Is 26-7 & 27 years old, he is the 2nd youngest competitor at 265. Lodano is known for his crippling KO power and outstanding takedown defence. He is on a 4 fight win streak & The current TTFC Heavyweight champion best known for his 17 fight win streak. Lucas Lodano is not only a heavy handed heavyweight phenom, but is also a children's book author. Lodano has 4 BAMMA Heavyweight title wins, 6 EFC Heavyweight title wins, 2 WFC Heavyweight title fight wins, and 3 TTFC Heavyweight title fight wins. He has 5 TKO losses so his striking defence is far from perfect, but he has a chance against any man on the planet with KO power and striking like he has. He has wins over Don Diego(x2), RP McMurphy(x2), Russell Wallace, & Mellow Mood.    

 

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