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HFC 12 - Barbosa vs Carvaleho crossover

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HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvaleho 

Pre-fight Analysis w/ Predictions


Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome back to another one of “Trev’s Breakdowns!” We have a wonderful card in store for you tonight, headlined by the lightweight title being put on the line. 155 lb champion Daniel Barbosa, will be defending his title for a 2nd time against #1 contender Jose Carvaleho. It’s a stacked card from top to bottom, so let’s get right to it!


City: New York

Arena: Hard Knocks - (3,000)

Rules: MMA

Judging Criteria: 10 Point Must


Full Fight Card:

*Main Event*: (155) Daniel Barbosa v Jose Carvaleho - 5 Rounds

Co-Main Event: (185) Renno Rocca v Rooga Chooga 

(205) Ron Burgundy v Kordell Harris

(205) Anthony Rodgers v Felix Silva

(185) Rickson Silva v Frederick Hornfellow III

(155) Johnny Rocketfingers v Hughie McFee

(205) Steven Jones v Rodrigo Escobar

(205) Flange McDrippy v Abdul Azizsbatereja 

(185) Hakim Rubson v Israel Adasanya

(185) Todd Wad v Derrick Thompson



HFC 13 Undercard:

** = Feature Prelim Bout


(185) “Turbo” Todd Wad (1-3) vs Derrick “Gun Runner” Thompson (1-1)

We begin the night in the middleweight division, between “Turbo” Todd Wad (1-3) and Derrick “Gun Runner” Thompson (1-1). After a rocky start to his career, “Turbo” is looking to get himself back into the win column. Thompson makes his HFC debut, also coming into this fight off a loss. Wad is hoping his advantage in the stand-up department can help thwart off Thompson’s ground game.


Prediction: Todd Wad, 1st round KO, improves to 2-3


(185) Hakim Rubson (2-6) vs Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adasanya (0-1)

The next fight up on the card finds itself still in the middleweight division, as Hakim Rubson (2-6), takes on Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adasanya (0-1). Rubson hasn’t seen too many great nights in the cage, as he enters the fight on a 4 fight losing streak, all being finishes. Adasanya has fantastic stand-up and can really make life tough for Rubson over a 3 round fight, or make it a quick night. He’s still looking for his first victory although. 


Prediction: Israel Adasanya, 1st round TKO, improves to 1-1.


(205) Flange McDrippy (3-2) vs Abdul “Azi” Azizsbatereja (1-2)

In the light heavyweight division, Flange McDrippy (3-2) squares up against Abdul “Azi” Azizsbatereja (1-2). Flange McDrippy began his career on a 3 fight winning streak, but has sadly lost 2 straight. Azizsbatereja comes into this fight off a second round TKO, and is hoping to continue the trend tonight. McDrippy is a much better boxer, but Azizsbetereja has shown a great balance between boxing and Muay Thai. 

Prediction: Abdul “Azi” Azizsbatereja, first round knockout, improves to 2-2.


(205) “Thieven” Steven Jones (1-2) vs Rodrigo Escobar (2-4)

We have another light heavyweight matchup in store for you, as “Thieven” Steven Jones (1-2) battles it out against Rodrigo Escobar (2-4). Both fighters will be entering this matchup coming off a knockout loss. Jones has fought higher level competition, but you can’t deny experience, as Escobar has here. Escobar also carries a much better ground game, that if he uses properly could surprise Jones. 


Prediction: Rodrigo Escobar, first round KO, improves to 3-4.


** (155) Johnny Rocketfingers (2-1) vs Hughie “Shug” McGee (6-3)

Our feature prelim is a smacker! Johnny Rocketfingers (2-1) goes up against Hughie “Shug” McGee (6-3). Both fighters are coming off losses and are extremely hungry for a victory. Rocketfingers has displayed a fantastic ground game thus far in his career, while Hughie “Shug” McGee fired off 6 straight victories by KO/TKO to start his career. He’s dropped 3 straight since then. McGee has the takedown defense to keep the fight on his feet.


Prediction: Hughie “Shug” McGee, 1st round KO, improves to 7-3.


Main Card:


(185) Rickson “Breaks Bones” Silva (4-0) vs Frederick “Lil Fred” Hornfellow III (5-3)

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! FANS OF THE HFC!!! THE HFC 13 MAIN CARD IS NOW UNDERWAY! To get our night started, we have a middleweight contest between Rickson “Breaks Bones” Silva (4-0), and Frederick “Lil Fred” Hornfellow III (5-3). Silva has dominated the early competition in his career, earning 4 straight 1st round submission victories. He has absolutely fantastic wrestling, along with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Fans of MMA, you must keep an eye on Rickson “Breaks Bones” Silva, as if he develops a great stand-up game, could turn into your eventual HFC Middleweight Champion. Frederick “Lil Fred” Hornfellow III would like to put an end to the early hype. He possesses ferocious Muay Thai and good enough grappling to keep it standing.


Prediction: Rickson Silva, first round submission, improves to 5-0.


(205) Anthony Rodgers (5-2) vs Felix Silva (6-2)

We find ourselves in the light heavyweight division, as Anthony Rodgers (5-2) matches up against Felix Silva (6-2). In a fight where we see both fighters careers trending in different paths, Anthony Rodgers is looking to bounce back from a 2 fight losing streak, as Felix Silva is looking to add a 7th victory to his 6 fight winning streak. Both pose serious threats to each other, and share rather very close similarities. However, Felix Silva holds a huge advantage in the wrestling department, which can open up the stand-up more for him and allow him to dictate where the fight takes place.


Prediction: Felix Silva, unanimous decision, improves to 7-2.


(205) Ron Burgundy (5-1) vs Kordell Harris (4-3)

In our HFC 13 “bridge” matchup, we have Ron Burgundy (5-1) going up against Kordell Harris (4-3). Burgundy has been on an absolute tear, winning 3 straight and earning KOTN in his most recent outing. Kordell Harris is no slouch though, bringing some outstanding boxing to the mix. Harris is also hungry, looking to end a 2 fight losing skid. Will Burgundy’s Muay Thai be enough? Or can Harris utilize the sweet science and find himself back in the win column? 


Prediction: Ron Burgundy, first round knockout, improves to 6-1.


Co-Main Event: (185) “Rancid” Reno Rocca (9-2) vs “Papa Nuts” Rooga Chooga (5-2) 

FANS OF HFC!!! WELCOME TO YOUR HFC 13 Co-Main Event of the evening. We have a middleweight matchup with major title implications on deck for you, as “Rancid” Reno Rocca (9-2), takes on “Papa Nuts” Rooga Chooga (5-2). Rocca has gone 7-1 in his last 8 fights, losing his only fight over that span via unanimous decision to KJ Marshal. Chooga comes in off a head kick KO defeat against Trage Tragedy back at HFC 7, looking to right the ship and get a dub back into the win column. Rooga Chooga is dangerous anywhere the fight goes, and in my opinion, holds the advantage in this fight.


Prediction: Rooga Chooga, via unanimous decision, improves to 6-2.


Main Event: (155) Daniel Barbosa (8-1) vs Jose “Macaco” Carvaleho (11-4) *FOR THE HFC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!! FANS OF HFC!!!!! IT IS TIME!!!!!! THE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP IS UP FOR GRABS IN THE MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING. Daniel Barbosa (8-1), your lightweight champion, will be looking for his 2nd successful title defense against Jose Carvaleho (11-4). Daniel Barbosa comes into this fight fresh off a knockout victory in his first title defense against Johnny Rocketfingers, while Carvaleho comes in off a first round kimura win. Let’s take a deeper dive into the championship fight!


Stand-up: Daniel Barbosa comes in with the clear advantage in the stand-up game. Using a mixed attack between solid boxing and outstanding Muay Thai, he comes into this bout with 4 KOs/TKOs. Carvaleho has yet to score a knockout victory in his professional victory.

ADVANTAGE: Barbosa


Grappling: This is where Carvaleho poses a serious threat to Barbosa’s title reign. Albeit the champion having 4 finishes via submission, Carvaleho has put together a whopping 10 out of his 11 victories by submission. He has far better wrestling, and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to boot.

ADVANTAGE: Carvaleho


Experience: Both fighters have loads of experience coming into this fight, but Daniel Barbosa is a 2x champion in his young career. He’s enjoyed championship gold in the past. Carvaleho has yet to fight for a belt and this will be his first time.
ADVANTAGE: Barbosa


Prediction: Barbosa, 1st round knockout, retains Lightweight Championship and improves to 9-1.


 

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