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Javorious Rollins (0-2,0-0) VS Ted T-FlySalazar (1-0,0-0), Bantamweight (135)
In the first fight in L.A.C.A. history, this battle of 135 pounders and relative newcomers to the sport proves to be an intriguing matchup with implications for the careers of the combatants as well as the division. Rollins is a young and raw,
although balanced fighter, local to the Los Angeles area, while Salazar, his Sacramento-native opponent, comes in to this matchup not only a little older, but a little more successful, with his only fight a victory by T.K.O. A loss by T-Fly to the younger Rollins could prove devastating, while a victory on the other side would establish Rollins as one of the names to watch in the future of this division.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Salazar def. Rollins via First Round TKO
Bob Blitz (2-2,0-0) VS Jorge Mighty Mando (0-2,0-0), Middleweight (185)
Another incredibly intriguing matchup, Bob Blitz will come in to take on Jorge Mighty Mando in this Middleweight fight, the second of the card. Although Mando has yet to get it going earnestly in his career, he has had two truly tough opponents and remains a hot prospect in the Middleweight division.
Blitz, meanwhile, has had mixed results so far. An impressive win from one of these combatants could hot shot them up the ladder in the Middleweight rankings. Expect a full out war from two fighters who love to mix it up on their feet.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Mando def. Blitz via Second Round TKO
Eric Bam Bam Bueller (1-4,0-0) VS Janusz Andrzej Mirek (0-1,0-0) Middleweight (185)
They say that styles make fights, and a styles clash is exactly what we are looking at when it comes to this Middleweight fight. As his nickname might suggest, Bam Bam is a skilled boxer who wants to throw. Dont let his record full you; he can, and has, hurt opponents. Opposite him is Andrzej a Polish-born grappler who is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt. If he can take Bam Bam to the ground, this one could end in Bueller tapping.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Mirek def. Bueller via Split Decision
Thomas Tomo Maloney (2-4,0-0) VS Twelve Step Step (1-0,0-0) Bantamweight (135)
This fight brings us the first ever signature of L.A.C.A., Twelve Step Step, taking on the first fighter to ever request a fight, �Tomo�. Another young newcomer, Step Step was victorious in his first and only career fight, winning a majority decision. �Tomo�, however, is a six-fight veteran, coming off of a hard fought victory. Both men will be looking to make their way to the top of a vacant division, with a whole lot on the line here.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Maloney def. Step Step via Unanimous Decision
Emmanuel �The K.O. Specialist� Jung (4-8-1,0-0) VS Striker �StAc� Accurate (1-9,0-0) Bantamweight (135)
A longtime veteran entering with the chance to turn his career around, Accurate has the ability to fight with the best of them, even if you may scoff at his record. There is a reason that his opponents take him down; if you leave him up, he can punish you. Not backing down will be Jung, who as you may expect with a nickname such as �The K.O. Specialist�, will want to turn this into a slugfest. The only problem is, a slugfest is right in Accurate�s wheelhouse.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Accurate def. Jung via First Round KO
Tommy �Machine� Gunn (2-2,0-0) VS Kanye Torham (0-1,0-0) Light Heavyweight (205)
The local boy, Kanye Torham, will be eager to please his hometown fans on his turf when he welcomes in Vegas native Tommy Gunn. Gunn is a veteran, six years older than Torham and with all the skill to be the cornerstone of this division. Torham, however, is looking to spoil those dreams, as he will have the backing of the crowd and the backing of his fists to hold the wrestler off of him while landing some critical strikes. The first ever main card matchup has all the makings of a classic.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Gunn def. Torham via Unanimous Decision
Mr Jingles �The Cat� (5-7,0-0) VS Khasan �The Wolf� Khaliev (0-1,0-0) Welterweight (170)
It is not often in the sport of MMA that we get to see cats and dogs do battle, but that will be the privilege for the audience in attendance at L.A.C.A. 1- Championship! �The Cat� will be looking to put all that experience and skill to work against .The Wolf�. Can �The Cat� pounce and make �The Wolf� his prey? Or will �The Wolf� tear him to pieces?
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Jingles def. Khaliev via Split Decision
Steve Rogers (0-0,0-0) VS Estefan Sanchez (10-14-1,0-0) Light Heavyweight (205)
The hot prospect Steve Rogers comes in looking to impress in his MMA debut against the veteran, Estefan Sanchez. Sanchez has a penchant for exciting fights, being a six-time fight of the night winner in his previous promotions. Rogers, a Muay Thai specialist, will have to utilize every ounce of his skill to put away the well-rounded veteran. This number one-contender match has fight of the night written all over it.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Sanchez def. Rogers via Unanimous Decision
�Stormin� Norman Pederson (0-0,0-0) VS Al �EL� Rodriguez (2-3,0-0) Light Heavyweight Championship (205)
�EL�, a balanced fighter out of nearby Tijuana, Mexico, will be coming north to take on the Canadian �Stormin� Norman to crown the first champion in L.A.C.A. history. Rodriguez, a fighter with no obvious weaknesses, will be facing a challenger 8 years his junior. With neither man holding a clear advantage skill-wise, strategy will be key in determining the outcome here in our co-main event.
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Pederson def. Rodriguez via Second Round Submission
Alex �Alien� Boyd (10-10-1,0-0) VS Bo Jones (0-1,0-0) Heavyweight Championship (265)
In the main event of the evening, the big boys will come together to slug it out and determine the L.A.C.A. Heavyweight Champion! �Alien�, a longtime MMA veteran coming off of five straight losses, is considered to crown jewel and the franchise man for his division. Jones, however, will be looking to usurp that crown and name himself the king. Though Boyd has the experience backing him, Jones will not take kindly to the prospect of losing a title fight in his home town. Both men have strength and weakness highlighted by a willingness to do battle either on the ground or on their feet. The suspense is maddening as we countdown to this main event matchup!
OFFICIAL PREDICTION: Jones def. Boyd via Third Round Submission
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