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 HFC 51: Aburahimov vs. Mahones
August 6th, 2016
For the 51st HFC event, #1 seed in the heavyweight class, Stones Mahones, faces off against fierce opponent Shamil Aburahimov, who is coming off a victory against seasoned Done Carvalho.
Will Mahones manage to cinch a clutch victory that allows him to challenge undefeated champion Mad Max? Or will Aburahimov continue to climb the ranks?
Undercard Bouts
Welterweight: Bobby McBarz (#16/6070) (5-5-0)(1-3-0 HFC) vs. Taylor “The Punisher” Powell (#19/5859) (2-0-0)(1-0-0 HFC)
Prediction: Powell - TKO
Heavyweight: Sinya Sisyaskez (#21/8975) (6-7-0)(6-6-0) vs. Frank “Little Frankie” Shewmaker (#16/5523)(4-4-0)(4-4-0 HFC)
Prediction: Shewmaker - Decision
Heavyweight: Raul Lorenzo (#15/5038)(9-7-0)(4-6-0 HFC) vs. Mush Mouth (#17/4535)(3-1-0)(HFC Debut)
Prediction: Mouth - TKO
Featherweight: “Amazing” Augusto Azevedo (#17/4902)(6-4-1)(HFC Debut) vs. Luis “Angry Ram” Gonalez(#19/5405)(7-3-0)(2-2-0 HFC)
Prediction: Gonalez - Decision
Super Heavyweight: Donald Trump (#8/4948)(8-7-0)(4-7-0 HFC) vs. Abioye “The Last Pharaoh” Nazari (#5/2357)(6-4-0)(3-4-0 HFC)
Prediction: Nazari - TKO
Main Card
Middleweight Bout: Tyrone Spong (#10/2661)(6-1-1)(4-1-1 HFC) vs. Kostya “KO” Tsuyu (#14/2741)(5-1-1)(5-0-1 HFC)
After a draw in their last match, Spong and Tsuyu rematch 6 HFCs later to truly determine who is the better fighter. Spong is the more seasoned fighter, with his only loss in the HFC to middleweight champion Voya Klimov. However, Tsuyu only has one less fight in the HFC than Spong, with his only loss ever being his first match in the QFC.
Who will win this middleweight bout and break the draw?
Prediction: Spong - TKO
Welterweight Bout: Brian “Kaptajn Large” Jensen (#3/2499)(9-4-0)(7-4-0 HFC) vs. Dobber Snodgrass (#5/1560)(7-3-0)(0-1-0 HFC)
Seasoned HFC fighter Brian “Kaptajn Large” Jensen fights another veteran, albeit one with only one match in the HFC. Snodgrass has a devastating advantage on his feet, where Jensen has the same advantage on the ground?
This fight will be over quick, will it be with Snodgrass on his feet or a quick submission from Jensen on the ground?
Prediction: Snodgrass – TKO
Featherweight Bout: Fenton Hilton (#8/2674)(7-1-0)(1-0-0 HFC) vs. Shelby “Big” Foote (#13/2774)(3-0-0)(2-0-0 HFC)
Two relatively recently additions to the HFC roster face off here, and what a bout it will be. Hilton and Foote are both coming off of win streaks here, so the morale is likely to be high for both sides. Foote generally holds the advantage in all areas, but will the veteran Hilton use his crowd support and cunning to come up with the win?
Prediction: Foote - TKO
Co-Main Event
Featherweight Bout: Rollo Gracie (#2/1317)(8-1-1)(0-1-1 HFC) vs. Bruce “The Crippler” Tripplet(#5/1561)(8-4-0)(5-2-1 HFC)
A rematch that will rock the stadium, Rollo Gracie and Bruce Tripplet are going to try and resolve who is the better fighter. The last bout ended with a draw, meaning that both fighters are going to be more eager than ever to win this one.
Rollo Gracie is the 2nd highest ranked fighter in the HFC, above even champion Kotetsu Yamamoto, the only man to have ever beaten him. Even then, that was only by decision. The former champion of Immortals and TWGC, Gracie is an extremely skilled BJJ fighter who has won most of his fights via submission.
On the other hand, Bruce Tripplet is the original champion of the HFC, having successfully defended his title 5 times. He’s a remarkably skilled boxer in comparision to Gracie, and if the fight stays on the feet he is undoubtedly going to be the victor of this fight.
BJJ or Boxing? Gracie or Tripplet? Tune into the co-main event and see how it goes down!
Gracie is managed by Arcamilon the Coach and sponsored by both Highland Clothing and M.O Fight Wear. Tripplet is managed by Ray Shifflet and sponsored by both Russian Bears Nutrition and Anarchy Clothing and Laundry.
Prediction: Gracie - Submission
Main Event
Heavyweight Bout: Shamil “Puncher” Abdurahimov (#7/2225)(10-5-1)(1-0-0 HFC) vs. “BOOMSTICK!” Stones Mahones (#1/698)(12-1-0)(1-0-0 HFC)
The #1 seed in the heavyweight division, even above undefeated champion Mad Max, Stone Mahones means business. Facing off against him tonight is Shamil Aburahimov, who won a huge comeback KO against favorite Done Carvalho. Two exceptional fighters on their feet, it looks like we’ll be having a slugfest tonight!
Aburahimov debuted in the HFC in HFC 47, and surprised the crowd by turning a seemingly dominating performance by Done Carvalho into an upset. He’s primarily won by TKO, but he’s not afraid to get on the ground and grapple it out if it comes down to it. He’s got the distinct advantage against Mahones on the ground, and it’s likely he’ll try to get the most out of it.
Mahones is an explosive KO fighter, and it’s likely he’ll try to end the fight early in Round 1 against “Puncher.” The former champion of VCL, he’s a seasoned fighter that knows how to exploit his opponent’s weaknesses in order to land the perfect punch. Key for him in this fight is to keep the fight on his feet, or better yet into the clinch.
Will Aburahimov shock the crowd with an upset against Mahones? Or will “Boomstick!” do what he does best and sprawl “Puncher” out on the floor?
Aburahimov is managed by Alex Mcushin and sponsored by both Voodoo! Nutrition as well as Spartan Nutrition 160Q. Mahones is managed by Redskin Wigglebottom.
Prediction: Mahones – TKO
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