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HFC 61 - Mendoza vs Slugs - Preview
Hello MMA fans, I'm Alexei Smirnov and welcome to your preview for HFC 61. HFC has been on a streak of amazing events and I don’t think this will be any different! Even though there are no title fights there are some really big fights. The fans in New York are in for a good one!
Undercard:
Ginger Lee vs Alec Wolfe
My pick: Wolfe Via TKO (Strikes)
Shane Stead vs Paul Boxaaja
My pick: Stead Via Unanimous Decision
"EDL" Alan Spence vs "The Beatnik" Dante Black
My pick: Black Via TKO (Strikes)
Joao Andrade vs Seelow Heights
My pick: Andrade Via KO (Punch)
Main Card:
Ragnar "The Ultimate Viking" Ragnarsson vs Ko Van Den Born
Now for our first main card fight it’s Ragnar “The Ultimate Viking” Ragnarsson (12-8-0) taking on Ko Van Den Born (7-3-0). Ragnarsson is coming off two straight wins and has a lot of momentum on his side going into this fight. Born is the opposite coming off a big loss to Gunner. This fight will most likely stay standing as both fighters prefer that, I could see some cliches in there too. Born might want to clinch as he has a big advantage when it comes to MT. Both of these fighters have won all of their fights with a KO so there is a lot of power in this fight. This is a fight where whoever gets going first could finish the fight fast. You really have to be on your toes the whole fight or a stray punch could end it. Really just two guys throwing punches, my favorite kind of fight. Let’s see my pick.
My pick: Den Born Via KO (Punch)
There is no way this fight doesn’t have some kind of finish, both fighters with such power that couldn’t happen. Born is looking to bounce back from his loss and I think he can do it here. He is just the better fighter in every way and it will be an uphill battle for Ragnar. This would be a solid win for Born and a good way to get back on his feet. Overall a fight I’m looking to!
Bobby "Blow" Chunks vs Peter "Fat Belly" Petersson
Now we have a super heavyweight fight. Making HFC debut Bobby “Blow” Chunks (7-3-0) taking on Peter “Fat Belly” Petersson (10-3-0). It’s a lot of new things for these two fighters, Chunks in a new org and Petersson with a new manager. Chunks is coming off of a win at his last org and hopes to start off with a win here. Petersson is coming off two wins and hopes to get a win with the new manager. It’s always good to see fresh faces especially in this division. Chunks key to winning this fight is using his MT to take advantage of Petersson. Petersson will want to stay out of clinch and use his boxing to get a finish. Chunks has also shown that he can take opponents to the ground and use his ground and pound to beat them senseless. This is another fight where both fighters have long histories of KOs and this fight could really go anywhere. This is an interesting fight for many different reasons and one I think will be a great fight.
My pick: Chunks Via Unanimous Decision
I do see Chunks coming away with his first HFC win but, it won’t be easy. Chunks can’t underestimate his opponent and Petersson can finish the fight in an instant. This is the big leagues, Chunks won’t be fighting guys like Bobby Dent anymore. Still I think Chunks is more than ready to do great things. Don’t count Bjorn or Petersson out though.
Manolito Tai Kung vs Shaquan "Five Hands" Woods
Up next it’s Manolito Tai Kung (11-3-0) taking on Shaquan “Five Hands” Woods (9-5-0). Both fighters looking to rebound after a loss who will pick up the momentum? This is a very even fight and it’s hard to predict where it’ll go, although I think it’ll stay standing for the most part. Tai Kung will want to stand up and use his superior MT to gain an advantage, he’ll also want to use his power to deliver some big hits. Wood could take this fight into the clinch, stay standing or go to the ground, he’s good at all three. Although we’ve never seen him get a sub he could get one here. Kung’s way to win is to get a quick finish whilst standing and use his power to end the fight fast. Woods will want to take Kung into situations where he’s uncomfortable and use his wrestling to gain an advantage. Woods is really good at getting the decision and we’ll see if that comes into play here. Both fighters have shown that they can be great and let’s see who I think will win!
My pick: Woods Via Unanimous Decision
Although Kung has the better record I still see Woods winning here. This is a big test to see what Kung can do against a top manager and fighter. I see Woods being able to use his wrestling to take this fight into the clinch or the ground where he can make Kung’s power less effective. Woods is in need of a win and one here would be huge. Overall an interesting fight for sure!
"The Phoenix" Chanthaphone Southanouvong vs Baruto Tonissaar
Now we have “The Phoenix'' Chanthaphone Southanouvong (11-6-0) taking on Baruto Tonissaar (9-4-0). Phoenix is coming off of an impressive KO victory over Yonic and Tonissaar is coming off of a loss via cut. Losing by cut always feels bad so he’ll be wanting to strike back with a win here. We have another battle between strikers here and both lots of power. Phoenix will be looking to finish the fight early and he certainly has the ability too. Tonissar will be looking to expose Phoenix’s weak chin and go for a lot of headshots. This will be a fast paced fight with lots of punches thrown. Phoenix has always been constantly good but has had troubles breaking the glass ceiling and being one of the top ranked in his division. A win here would be huge for him. Tonissar has been on a downwards trend recently and needs a win here to stay relevant. He’s always been a top guy just can falter when it’s most important. Both fighters need a win and they’re going to fight hard for it. The biggest difference I see between these two is the chins. Tonissar is very rarely KO’d whilst Phoenix has a problem with that. Although I would say Phoenix does have the better power and we’ll see how that comes into effect. Let’s see who I pick!
My pick: Tonissar Via TKO (Strikes)
I see the main factor in this fight being Phoenix’s chin, he won’t be able to last long in this fight. Tonissar has a clear path to winning early and will strike. This would be a big win for Tonissar and he needs one right now. Phoenix can still end the fight at any time so he needs to be ready for that. Overall a great looking fight between two contenders.
Chief "BIG" Red Eagle vs Gregory Motts
Now it’s time for the co-main event, it’s Chief “BIG” Red Eagle (20-6-0) taking on Gregory Motts (13-5-0). Eagle is coming off a main event loss against Mendoza and Motts is coming off an upset win against Slugs. Both of these fighters are HFC veterans and both have fought before. Motts came up with a win in their last encounter but, what will happen this time. Eagle is a fighter that uses a lot of boxing in his fights so he’ll want to stay standing. Motts is similar and has a great stand up game. This fight might as well take place in a ring because this is basically a boxing match. Another thing these two have in common in their most recent wins are against the same fighter. Considering that these two have both beaten HFC hall of famer Doug Slugs it shows just how great these two are. These two are similar in many ways so it’ll be hard to choose a winner. Eagle has the experience having 8 more fights than Motts and we’ll see if that comes into play. Let’s see who I think can pick up the win here!
My pick: Motts Via KO (Punches)
Last fight I heavily underrated Motts and paid the price, I see him keeping his momentum and winning this fight. This is an incredibly close fight and Eagle is still in it. After a win here Motts could even go on and be Wankers next challenger or just keep winning, wouldn’t be shocked to see whoever wins here shoot up the rankings. Overall a great co-main event!
MAIN EVENT: Jason Mendoza vs Doug "And The" Slugs
It’s finally time for the main event of the evening, it’s Jason Mendoza (11-2-0) taking on Doug “And the” Slugs! Mendoza has been on a mission to defeat all of the top super heavyweights and Slugs is his next target. Mendoza is coming off five straight wins and has a whole bunch of momentum. Slugs is the exact opposite with three straight losses. One of Mendoza's biggest strengths is ending fights very quickly and he has used that a lot recently. Slugs are unpredictable and you can never really count him out. Mendoza will want to stay standing and throw some punches at Slugs in hope of a quick KO and Slugs will hope to take this one to the ground where Mendoza is not as strong. It’s the story of a long time HFC fighter vs HFC newcomer (kinda) who is rising up the ranks very quickly. A win here for Slugs would be huge and he really needs one and a win for Mendoza would set him up as number one contender for sure. Will we see a Slugs underdog story or will Mendoza keep tearing apart the competition? Let’s find out!
My pick: Mendoza Via KO (Head Kick)
First things first, head kicks are fun and I would love to see it. Next I don’t see any universe where Slugs wins, he’s an amazing fighter but he’s just been losing a lot recently. Compared to Mendoza who’s been destroying fighters left and right it just isn’t that close. Now if Slugs win it’s upset of the year and if anyone can do it, it’s Slugs. With a win here Mendoza will most certainly go on to get a title shot and might even be Wanker’s best challenger (For the belt, Battle is still amazing). Overall an amazing card and main event!
Predicted KO of the night: Jason Mendoza
Predicted Sub of the night: Alexei Smir- I mean no sub I guess
Predicted Fight of the night: Bobby Chunks vs Peter Petersson
Wow another amazing main event, so many great fights and stories being told. Lots of great super heavyweight action and even though there are no title fights this card still has championship ramifications. I want to again thank Hardman for letting me write these previews and doing an awesome job with HFC. I’m Alexei Smirnov. I hope you all are having a great day and remember…
STAY HARDCORE!!!
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