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StrikeForce Union #21Event Preview: We are back with another amazing card brought to you by StrikeForce Union! SFU 21 will feature a massive 10 fight card of some of the most highly anticipated fights in recent months. The event will take place on August 14th, 2016 at The Hard Knocks Arena in the always beautiful city of London. As always, the merchandise and fight gear will be provided by M.O Fight Wear, get your tickets now before they sell out and man are they selling quick. The Main Event will feature a fight between Roger Machado (16-6) and Big Tow (14-8) the rematch everyone has been waiting for and they will finally get it, Big Tow doesn't have an impressive record but he just doesn't give a shit, the last time these men fought the fight had to be stopped due to a cut on Machado in the first round. You can argue that if that fight wasn't stopped due to a cut, Roger was trying for a submission left and right and he just might have got it if the fight went into the later rounds. All 16 of Roger's wins have come by submission, he's been training BJJ since he was a little kid and it's his passion. Where Tow can pretty much adapt to any situation, 8 of his wins came by KO and 4 by submission so it's not like he doesn't know what he is doing in there. How do you guys think this rematch will go? My prediction: I see Roger coming in and getting him to the ground like the last fight, I think he knows what he has to do now and protect his face from not getting beat up, and secure the submission, either way this fight will be exciting to watch. Staying in the Heavyweight Division, we have Bo Jones (5-3) taking on the highly popular fighter Paddy Ward (10-1) Jones has his work cut out for him in this as Paddy does not play any games inside the cage, he is there to do one thing and that is to take you out as quickly as possible, all 10 of his wins have come by KO/TKO in either the first or second round. He has never had a fight go to decision and doesn't plan on it any time soon. Bo has had his up and downs in his career but he seems to have his mind set these days he's on a two fight KO streak and this fight will either make or break him, he cannot afford another loss right now, a loss will send him straight to the bottom. My prediction: This fight is going to be a slugfest but I think Paddy just has the better hands between the two, what a monster he is when he steps in there. I think it'll be another first round KO for ward advancing him to 11-1 and one step closer to the Championship Once again staying in the Heavyweight Division, Lucia Gracia (9-13) will be stepping up and taking on James Quinn Mcdonagh (7-1) as most of you know I am a huge fan of the Gracie family, I have the upmost respect for them and what they have done for the sport but man has Lucia had it rough. His JJ is there but the chin is not, being knocked out 12 times does not look good. Maybe he should think about hanging up the gloves to say him some head damage. That's exactly what James will be looking to do against Gracie, as 6 of his 7 wins have came by KO. I do not see this fight going to decision at all. My prediction: I got to call it, first round KO for McDonagh Now we have title on the line ladies and gentleman as the champion Remus Sala (6-0) will be looking to defend his Bantamweight title against Gabriel FalleN (8-1) both of these men will be looking to see who has the better standup, you can expect to see this fight stay on the feet the entire length of the fight, these guys do not like taking the fight to the ground, as they both say it's just a waste of time and only chumps try takedowns. Big words but both of these men have the hands to back up the talk. I'm expecting fireworks for this amazing championship fight, I don't even know if I call this one. My prediction: I can't choose a winner. Both of these men are so similar when they get in there they just might even cancel each other out. We will just have to wait till fight night! Staying in the Bantamweight Division we have Brayden Barnes (6-1) taking on Jamiril Cragla (5-1) Barnes is looking to get back on track after getting knocked out in his last fight for the championship, he is hoping to put his submission skills to the test against Cragla and hopefully earn him another title shot with this win. Cragla who is a knockout specialist also lost his last fight to FalleN, he went on to say that if he couldn't submit FalleN he will never submit him and that he will knock him out the same way. This should be an exciting fight for the fans to see. My prediction: I see Cragla coming in and showing off his hands, we have seen Barnes go up against some high level strikers and it hasn't always been good, he's been lucky enough to get a few of them down and tap them out but I do not see that happening against Jamiril. Stepping up in the Middleweight Division we have Floyd Whitaker (2-0) looking to put his hands to the test against Pekka Pera (2-0) Both of these undefeated fighters are standup specialist who like to get in there and stand in the middle of the cage and bang it out and man do these men have the cardio to do so, I truly feel like these men wouldn't have a problem going through a five round war but a part of me is telling myself that these men won't even make it to the third as I see a early finish coming. It only takes one punch in the fight game to put someone to sleep and these have the power to do just that. My prediction: It always sucks when someones 0 has to go but I think Floyd will get the finish within the second round. A highly anticipated Light Heavyweight matchup will also be on the card as Mike Stanley (8-1) will be facing Ivan Tarasov (9-3) your classic striker versus submission artist but with a twist, both of these men truly cannot stand one another. Mike feels that Ivan's submission game is sub par and will never work against his style and his quick handspeed. Ivan on the other hand, thinks that he can submit anyone in the fight game if he's at his best. The trash talk between these men has been intense, having to be broken up several times at the conferences and media tours, this one should be exciting. My prediction: Mike has looked really impressive as of late, I flew out to his camp a few weeks ago and he looked like a monster. I feel that he will stuff every takedown Ivan tries and put him to sleep early. Connor MacLeod (1-1) VS Bring Ithome (1-1) will also be on the card, these two young light heavyweights will be looking to show what they're made of and show the rest of the division that they are no pushovers. Neither of these men are really popular so this is their chance to show the fans that they to can also be a household name. I can't wait for this fight honestly, I like watching the new guys get in there because you never know were they will end up, I'll never forget the first time Conor McGregor stepped inside the octagon and did what he did. Maybe will get to see that with one of these men come fight night. My prediction: I feel Ithome will come in and start off with a few jabs keeping the distance and not letting Mac secure the takedown, and setting the pace securing him a decision win. Loud mouth heavyweight Bo Jones (5-3) will be going up against extremely popular Paddy Ward (10-1) I don't think Bo has his head in the right place as just recently he called out Luke Walker who gave him his last lost back at SFU 15. I think he needs to get it in gear as he has a real threat in front of him who isn't going to be playing games come fight night. Paddy Ward is an absolute killer in the cage, all 10 of his victories have come by KO/TKO in devastating fashion. Paddy said that he's pissed off because it seems as if Jones is over looking him and not showing him the respect he deserves. I don't think this is going to be a good night for Jones at all. My prediction: I'd be placing your money on Paddy Ward, I don't think Bo has much of a chance, when you're facing a man like Ward you got to have a 100% focused mindset. Kicking off the card we have two amazing Bantamweight fighters and they will be looking to hype the fans up and get them off their seats! Always exciting Troy Palmer (11-1) will be looking for another KO finish against his undefeated opponent Boris Orlov (4-0). We've seen Troy here in SFU before and he never lets the fans down as 10 of his 11 wins have come by KO. We know Palmer will be looking to execute his strong clinch and grind down his opponent until he gets the finish. The Russian fighter will be making his SFU debut come fight night, but if you don't know who he is man are you in for a treat. At only 19 years old in just one year he secured 4 amazing wins finishing 3 of them by KO. This is going to be a very fun fight to watch and you don't want to blink because these guys are so quick. My prediction: I hate to call fights like this, but I think Troy's experience will be to much for Boris and Palmer will secure the Victory by second round KO and give Orlov his first lost. With all that being said, how can you miss this amazing card? All these amazing fights for a low price that you can't beat anywhere else, once again, SFU 21 will take place on August 14th, 2016 at The Hard Knocks Arena in the city of London. Merchandise and fight gear will be provided by M.O Fight Wear, get your tickets now before they sell out! This preview was provided by Mr. Manager
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