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Lumpinee 12 preview

Event Preview: Lumpinee 12
Lumpinee (KT)
2016-04-10, London, Hayashi's Lounge - London
Author:Mark O'Sullivan

 
James "Sully" McGuiness (237725)
(Participant of The Island Season 2. Former MMA and KT Fighter.
Owner of Sully's Bar & Grill on The Island)
 
Hello everyone!!!
 
Well can you believe we are down to the Final 4 in both divisions of the Junior Grand Master of KT 2? Well, this weekend at Lumpinee 12 four young Heavyweights and four young Middleweights will fight for the right to get into the finals as we crown the new Junior Grand Master of KT. Will they take KT to the next level or fade into obscurity as a younger crop come up to take their crown?
 
Well wherever you are watching the show, make sure you drop into TKO Clothing in Montreal to get your official Junior Grand Master of KT 2 gear while stocks last!!
 
The Junior Grand Master of KT 2 Presents:
Lumpinee 12
 
 
PRELIMINARY FIGHTS


Igor Pasternack v Steve Boner


Boner is making his KT debut here after going 4-0 in MMA Quick Fights. He puts his undefeated record up against a man who is fighting for the first time since losing in the first round of the Junior Grand Master of KT 2. While Boner is undefeated and has the edge in experience he has yet to step into a KT ring and i believe that will be a factor. Pasternack on the other hand is looking to bounce back and i believe he has more to prove.
Sully's Prediction: Pasternack to out-box Boner to hand him his first loss.
 
Callum McFinnigan v Johan Geerestein


A battle of two men who also signed up for the tournament. Geerestein was knocked out in the first round of the tournament but has bounced back with a knockout win of his own to gain a bit of momentum. McFinnigan got through to the second round only to be halted by semi-finalist Donal Maciver. Geerestein looked really good since being knocked out as he used his clinch to wear his opponent out. McFinnigan on the other hand has shown to be vulnerable in the clinch. Will this be a factor?


Sully's Prediction: Geerestein to utilise his clinch game to wear McFinnigan down and get the late (T)KO.
 

Dwight Walker v Jorge Aldo


18 year old Walker makes his KT debut in Lumpinee after losing his debut MMA fight. He does so against a veteran of the sport. Not much is known about Walker except he got taken down in his first fight and has not fought since. Aldo got to the Semi Finals of the Bloodsport Tournament but is 1-4 in his last 5 fights. Rumours are circulating that he is not very focused and against a young hungry fighter that is not a good attitude to have.
Sully's Prediction: I am going to have to go for the youth here as Walker will look to make a name for himself by making short work of the veteran.
 

Alanian Aryan v Nick Gonzalez


Aryan makes his KT debut here against Nick Gonzalez. Now I would be lying if i said i knew a lot about Gonzalez, but i have seen him on social media and he is not one to back away from a challenge. Love him or hate him, he sure knows how to generate attention and i have a feeling many people will be tuning in to see if he can back up his words.

Aryan has very dangerous knees which he has been using in his MMA fights. While he has shown he is susceptible  to being taken down, he does not need to worry about that in his KT debut and as a result he can concentrate on inflicting damage. Meanwhile Gonzalez has shown that he will come in aggressive and will look to finish it early. Can Aryan weather the storm?


Sully's Prediction: While i like Gonzalez and his antics, i fear that his over aggressiveness will leave him open to the clinch where Aryan will wear him down with his knees to take the decision.
 

 

Junior Grand Master of KT II - Middleweight Tournament Fight


Casper Timmermans v Pepe Apolo


Both men are coming off first round knockouts to get themselves into the semi-final and look to continue the trend here. Pepe shocked a lot of people in the last round when he took out the favourite Bobby Light in the in the first round. Timmermans will want to keep this fight on the outside and avoid the clinch where Apolo looks to have the advantage. Who will execute their gameplan?
Sully's Prediction: Apolo has surprised a lot of people by making it this far. Timmermans has shown to be vulnerable in the clinch and that is exactly where i see the fight going as Apolo wears him out for the late KO victory.
 

 

Junior Grand Master of KT II - Middleweight Tournament Fight

 

Duke McStoner v Si Pitung

On paper McStoner has the edge in boxing while Muay Thai fighter Pitung has shown he is also capable of throwing fists as shown in his last few fights. McStoner put on a show in his last fight with his highlight reel spinning backfist victory. Can he earn himself another bonus?
Sully's Prediction: Tough fight to call. I see this fight going into the clinch where the stronger man will impose his will on his opponent. Flip of the coin here, but i will say Pitung by close decision.
 

 

 

Junior Grand Master of KT II - Heavyweight Tournament Fight

 

Grigoriy Chirkash v Mar Poker


Chirkash made a statement in the first round when he won in 21 seconds to be the frontrunner of the Fastest (T)KO via punches/elbows award. Poker on the other hand has muscled his way through his fights by wearing down his opponents in the clinch and finishing them in devastating fashion. In the world of big men all it takes is one shot to end it and both these men have shown they can put their opponent to sleep. It just comes down to who can take their opponent into their world first.

 

Sully's Prediction: Tough one to call... This fight will most likely end up in the clinch where Poker has shown he is strongest. Look for Chirkash to come out aggressive and knock Poker out before it gets there.


 
Joels Van Wijnbergen v Gary Baxter


Wijnbergen looking to continue his momentum after getting his first pro win at Lumpinee 11 by agreeing to this rematch on short notice. He faces former contender Baxter who recently lost a title fight. These men met previously at Light-Heavyweight where Baxter got the split decision win. Since then, Baxter has been caught in the middle of contract dramas with his manager and one has to think this is a distraction going into his fight camp.

Wijbergen on the other hand is riding some momentum and looks focused to avenge his loss.
Sully's Prediction: Joels has been very honest about his motivation for losing weight and looked good in his Middleweight debut. Despite the short notice, I think he will avenge his loss by wearing down the former contender and knocking him out late in the fight.
 
Junior Grand Master of KT II - Heavyweight Tournament Fight


Faiq Bolkiah v Donal Maciver


Bolkiah burst onto the scene with a brutal 18 second Head Kick KO in the first round to make himself the frontrunner for Fastest (T)KO via kicks/knees. He continued that with another highlight reel KO in his second fight. He comes against another man who uses his legs to KO his victims, albeit via knees. Don't blink, as you are likely to miss a highlight here as both men will look to finish.
Sully's Prediction: Both men are capable of one hit KO's. Look for Bolkiah to avoid the clinch and land another highlight reel KO, possibly beating his Fastest KO via kicks/knees time.
 
Main Event - Lumpinee Lightweight Title Fight
Lambert George v Pekko Wannanen
These men face each other for the second time, this time the belt is on the line. Since losing his debut fight in the Bloodsport tournament, George has bounced back to not only claim the Bloodsport Tournament but earned himself a chance to get his hands on the Lumpinee Lightweight Title. Will George go in confident knowing he has the skills to KO his opponent? How much has Wannanen improved his his last loss?
Sully's Prediction: Tough fight for both men, but i think George will get the win here. Wannanen has improved since his loss, but George has also taken his skills to the next level. Look for a close back and forth fight with George taking the close decision.
 
And that my friends is my thoughts on the Junior Grand Master of KT 2 happening this weekend!
 
Can't wait until Sunday to get your KT fix??? Then get yourself to Sully's Bar & Grill on The Island and grab yourself a few cold ones while you tune in to HightlandKT 4 to see the best strikers on The Island duke it out!!
 
Until the next time,
Train hard 
Fight hard 
Play hard 
 
And as always,
Stay Classy
 
-Sully

 

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