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DFC: Fight Night 2 (20 July 2016 – The Underground, Las Vegas) Preview and Predictions – Written by Gabe T.S. Gardner (112290)
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DFC: Fight Night 2 looks set to continue proving why DFC are the hottest organisation in all of Las Vegas here tonight, with a stacked card from top to bottom with many fighters staking their claim to be put in line for a shot at their DFC title.
Fight 1
Voodoo Pizzaman 1-0-0 vs Dave “Megadeath” Mustaine 1-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 185lbs
Lightning fast speed vs Brutal power will be the story of this bout as two skilled strikers look set to make a name for themselves in what promises to be an all out brawl.
This fight looks to have a little bad blood going on as Pizzaman has been active on social media, tweeting to Mustaine “Next grave being made for this man #nextvictim”
Mustaine will want to keep a cool head in order to prevail here.
Mustaine has exceptional Muay Thai ability and great speed, so he will want to get inside, using knees and elbows in the clinch and get out of range quickly of the heavy puncher and superior boxer in Pizzaman.
This fight will be very character defining, if Pizzaman wins then there could be something to be said for his ability to time shots well against an agile opponent, and his mind games tactics. If Mustaine wins, then he could put himself on the map as being one of the most versatile strikers on the roster, being able to handle a variety of opponents.
I think Mustaine is just a level above Pizzaman, and will take this by knockout in the first or second round.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Dave Mustaine, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 2
Raj Taj 1-0-0 vs Daren “The Green” Greeley 2-2-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 135lbs
Experience will be the key to victory here for Greeley, boasting three more fights under his belt than his opponent, most of which went the entire distance and will have tested his cardio.
Taj is the superior wrestler and has decent Muay Thai ability, and will want to keep this fight up close to his opponent, whether in the clinch or on the ground.
Greeley is an experienced Boxer, and will want to use his vastly superior stand-up ability to blitz Taj out early, so he avoids becoming tired and more susceptible to getting taken down.
I think this fight will test both men’s resolve, but think Greeley may take this one.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Daren Greeley, Round 2 (TKO/KO)
Fight 3
Marc Voss 2-0-0 v Nelson Mandela 2-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 170lbs
Two of the most talented in their weight class will face off here, as Voss takes on Mandela, in a bid to establish themselves as title contenders.
The key for Mandela here will be speed, he needs to slow things down to his tempo and needs to look to take the fight on the ground and keep it there for as long as he can, not having been able to finish anyone in the first round yet, he needs to take his time.
Speed will again be the first thing on Voss’s mind as the talented striker will look to take Mandela out of there early on, recording two knockout wins inside the first already in his career.
This fight could go either way, and it is entirely possible that one of the fighters bottle their nerves and almost give the fight away, but I predict Voss will have the clearer mind-set and win by knockout.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Marc Voss, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 4
Xiang Wang 0-1-0 v Bobby “Bad Ass” Gunner 1-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 135lbs
Wang will be wanting to generate momentum here and pick himself off of the floor as the jack of all trades from China needs a victory here tonight.
Gunner, being the superior striker and wrestler, is my favourite to win here, as I think he has far too much in the locker for his opponent here, a short prediction because it really is that simple.
I predict Wang will be seeing stars before five minutes is up.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Bobby Gunner, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 5
John “DT” Petrucci 1-0-0 v Rupert “Lights Out” Jones 3-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 155lbs
Personally, this is the fight this reviewer is most interested in seeing take place, as the highly touted “DT” takes on the Wunderkind that is Rupert “Lights Out” Jones as the 18 year old is riding a three fight win streak.
Jones’ ability on the ground is what has won him these fights as he has demonstrated great submission techniques and wrestling ability, for someone of his age.
Petrucci on the other hand, has trained extensively in wrestling, and defending against takedowns, where he has weak spots is when he is on the ground, vulnerable to submissions. “DT” is a boxer of strong ability, and will want to follow up his debut with a knockout victory, in order to establish himself as a danger here, and I think he has what it takes.
I predict Petrucci KO’s Jones in the second or third round, or he will have to go back to the drawing board.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) John Petrucci, Round 2 (TKO/KO)
Fight 6
Tzu “Pang-Tow” Chu 0-1-0 v Johnny Yocum 1-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 135lbs
The 16 year old Chu will want to make every fight he takes a learning experience at this point, as I feel he has been thrown very much in the deep end making his debut so early. His last fight demonstrated a lot of flaws in his game which he will need to have fixed to avoid a consecutive defeat against Yocum.
I feel Yocum may be the better of the two in every aspect, but he cannot let that interfere with his game plan, and make him think he is invulnerable, as this is a real fight, and anyone can get caught out. If he keeps a cool head, I don’t see Chu troubling him and foresee this as an easy victory pending a miracle for Chu.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Johnny Yocum, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 7
Raylan Steele 0-0-0 v Ani “Vicious” Mal 0-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 145lbs
Two fighters are set to debut here at Fight Night two which puts me in the awkward position of making a guess totally based off of what we have heard and seen from their training camps and what their managers have said of them in interviews.
From what I can tell both are accomplished strikers for their age, with Mal favouring the clinch based striking form of Muay Thai, being proficient in this discipline, with Steele having trained extensively in boxing. Both managers have a long history of managing fighters, and will have seen something in both these teenage prospects, but I think that Steele, giving his larger size and stature, will be able to use the reach advantage, keep Mal at bay until he sets him up for the knockout blow.
Again as both fighters are debuting this could go either way, but I think Steele takes this one inside the distance.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Raylan Steele, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 8
“Poo Bear” Ali Gator 1-0-0 v Trevor “Big Guns” McGee 1-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 145lbs
Another stand-up brawl is scheduled for tonight as two relative newcomers in Gator and McGee will look to finish this one inside the distance, get the highlight reel finish and make a name for themselves in the crowded 145lbs division.
While both have good stand-up ability, the wild card here will be the purple-belt ranked BJJ ability of McGee, who if push comes to shove will look for the submission victory against the teenager Gator, as he won his first bout by submission. He will have to be wary of getting close though into a striking game with Gator who will look to use ferocious knees and elbows to make up the difference here against McGee.
While I think McGee is better skilled overall, I am predicting what I would call my first upset victory prediction of the card, and will say that Gator will have McGee and his flaws well scouted going in, winning late on either by decision or KO
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Ali Gator, Round 3 (TKO/KO)
Fight 9
Jaddie Defensor Iii 0-0-0 v Terry “Rampage” Crews 0-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 155lbs
Two debutants here as two skilled boxers and BJJ fighters are set to face off here.
Again, it is difficult to predict a fight with two unknown entities, and this will rely on what we have heard. Both men are ranked Purple-Belt in BJJ which means that in a submission victory, the slight edge would be given to Iii who can grab hold of Crews’ longer limbs and make it easier for himself.
However Crews has a better boxing skillset and I think that might be the biggest difference maker here tonight.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Terry Crews, Round 2 (TKO/KO)
Fight 10
Anthony “Sexer” Clark 2-2-0 v Mark Gregory 1-0-1: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 145lbs
Clark will want to build upon his upset decision victory over Asteroidbelt that shocked this reviewer, who stated that if Clark would be able to pull this out then he could have a bright future. If he is to have that future he will need to get past Mark Gregory, who is coming off of a Majority Draw against Everett Small, but is still unbeaten.
The boxing ability of Gregory makes him the favourite in a stand-up brawl but he gives up significant reach to his opponent, who will to shoot in for the takedown and keep the fight on the ground.
Neither men have blown me away with breath-taking ability, but I think Clark has fought intelligently enough in the past to take this one by decision.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Anthony Clark, Round 3 (SD/UD)
A great card will have big ramifications on the landscape of DFC and will determine who will be moving up the rankings and into title contention in the near future. Tune in to see the biggest rising organisation in all of Nevada.
Written by Gabe T.S. Gardner (112290)
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