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Carnage Ten (16 September 2016 – The Underground, Las Vegas) Preview and Predictions – Written by Gabe T.S. Gardner (112290)
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Three titles will be defended tonight it in what could undoubtedly be called a “super card” as Carnage Fighting Championship looks to make a name for itself as an organisation with the best fighters in Las Vegas here at Carnage 10.
Fight 1
Danny “Tool” Carey 3-0-0 vs Jack “Cowboy” Miller 4-0-0: 5 Rounds of 5 Minutes for the CFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Cowboy Miller is set to make his first title defence against undefeated challenger Danny Carey in a fight where somebodies “0” has got to go! Carey has a lot to be wary of in the champion, a KO specialist who has finished every fight so far with a nasty knockout.
Miller will have a field day if he manages to keep this fight standing up, as the challenger has very little in the way striking prowess, but on the floor? Oh man would Miller be in a world of pain.
A phenomenal wrestler and brown belt in BJJ, Carey could end this quick if he takes the fight to the mat, but I think he won’t get the chance to do so, and will get blasted out in a round or two.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Jack Miller Round 2 (TKO/KO)
Fight 2
Chris “CJ” Johnson 4-1-0 vs Test Dummy 4-0-0: 5 Rounds of 5 Minutes for the CFC Middleweight Championship
My favourite division in all of MMA is the Middleweights, big enough to look like they could kick anyone’s ass, but not so bulky that the suspicion of steroid abuse follows them around like a bad smell. And when I found out that I would be previewing a Middleweight title fight – I jumped at the chance. Both middleweights are very talented fighters, and you can expect a great fight here. CJ has shown to be very capable on the ground, with no fight he has participated in making it into round 3 – as he has a great 4 submission finish record and is on 4 on a row.
Test Dummy, a man seemingly named after a testing device for punishment – is aptly named tonight, as although in stand-up ability I think he is far superior, on the floor he is very vulnerable to someone like Johnson which I think might be his downfall. That said, if he opens him up in the first round, Test Dummy really could pull out an upset and get a quick KO – it might be the upset prediction, but I think he can pull it off and be crowned the new champ.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Test Dummy, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 3
Salman “Rockstar” Da Silva 4-0-0 v Thunder Chunk 3-0-0: 5 Rounds of 5 Minutes for the CFC Welterweight Championship
Our third and final title fight tonight as Da Silva defends against Thunder Chunk at Welterweight. So far all of these fights have been predominantly based on Strikers vs Grapplers – which brings up nostalgia of the early days of the sport. That said, while I don’t always favour strike based fighters, I do think that the three competing in title fights tonight do all have an edge over their opponents.
This is a short prediction because really I think the fight will be rather formulaic. Chunk will attempt a takedown, if he fails he gets hit, if he succeeds he won’t be able to really finish Da Silva off. Rinse repeat till he gets KO’d. He could provide an upset, which is always nice to see – but I have to predict who I think will win, not who I want to win.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Salman Da Silva, Round 2 (TKO/KO)
Fight 4
Oliver Closov 4-3-0 v Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas 5-2-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 205lbs
While Closov is superior in natural ability, his record would suggest that. Having only just a winning record, Closov really needs to defeat Big Hurt in order to cement himself as a contender in this divison.
While Thomas is a more rounded fighter than his opponent, slightly favouring kickboxing – I think this could be to his detriment as Closov is by far the superior of the two in that regard.
I don’t think this will go long, but I do predict it will be painful.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Oliver Closov, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 5
Raoh “Fist Of Justice” King Of Fists 3-0-0 v Bruno Thunder 2-1-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 155lbs
This is a pretty easy fight for me to predict again. Does anyone here believe that Thunder has a chance? No! Please, keep your hands up while I count……Okay, so rounding up, it’s a big fat ZERO. I don’t like putting down fighters but I just feel that this fight is a bit of a mismatched. Raoh should have no trouble breaking through Thunder’s defences.
KO in round 1.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Raoh King Of Fists, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 6
James “Maynard” Keenan 1-0-0 v Arthur “The King” Lawrence 2-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 170lbs
Two hard hitting kickboxing savants set for a fight at Welterweight. While their ability might seem matched on paper, the key here is seeking out that “Killer-Instict” and based on what we have seen, Arthur Lawrence just seems to be the better fighter in my opinion.
I say this as he KO’d better opponents than Keenan dragged to a decision, and therefore that is the most telling thing about this fight.
KO in round 1.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Arthur Lawrence, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 7
Scotty “Money” Catos 1-1-0 v Glenn “The Big Show” Maxwell 1-1-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 145lbs
I think that Catos needs to be able to really take this opportunity with both hands or he could find himself falling by the wayside. I think that Maxwell should be considered the favourite unless this gets taken to the mat – but I think that Maxwell is by far the superior standing up and will manage to impose himself here.
KO early on.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Glenn Maxwell, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 8
Ronta “The Boom Boom Man” Bela 0-1-0 v Kenny “La Flama Blanca” Powers 0-0-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 185lbs
I think that “La Flama Blanca” could really set the cage on fire in his debut…..get it?.....no?....*Sigh*.
He has the edge in most areas in my opinion and the only thing that could hinder his progress as the winner here is if he gets caught on the ground, his lack of experience could cost him and he could be submitted.
I however think that his wrestling is too good for Bela to overcome and therefore predict that Powers gets the KO in round 1.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Kenny Powers, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 9
Rudy “5th Element” Rhod 3-1-0 v Brandon “Vicky” Vicky 0-3-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 155lbs
probably the easiest fight to predict here, as Vicky has shown nothing to me that indicates he should remotely threaten his opponent once this fight gets underway, he is either undertrained or just plain not cut out for this sport.
Rhod is a Muay Thai badass and will make his presence felt early on, chewing on Vicky in the clink and spitting him out in a KO victory.
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) Rudy Rhod, Round 1 (TKO/KO)
Fight 10
Charlie “Winderballs” Winder 0-3-0 v David Dunc 0-3-0: 3 Rounds of 5 Minutes 265lbs
Our final fight is between two heavyweights who just CANNOT get a win. In fact, if it were possible, I would predict that they would both lose this one. Seeing as though that isn’t in the rules, I’d have to say the BJJ skills and amateur wrestling experience make Dunc the more favoured of the two to win.
I predict he takes the fight to the mat and sends his opponent out in a flurry of blows, getting a TKO victory some time in round two, or possibly a submission failing that (the trouble with predicting a win for fighters who have not one is getting their preferred type of finish down, oh well.)
Gabe T.S. Gardner’s Prediction: (W) David Dunc, Round 2 (TKO/KO - SUB)
Three title fights make this show a really DO NOT MISS as the landscape of the Light Heavyweight, Middleweight and Welterweight divisions could be heavily altered after tonight. Stay tuned fight Fans!
Written by Gabe T.S. Gardner (112290)
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