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AJ Matthews (3-0-0) vs. Sean Choice (1-1-0)
AJ Matthews is an undefeated fighter who has competed in both the King Of The Cage and Gladiator Challenge promotions. While in King Of The Cage, AJ Matthews defeated David Gomez by unanimous decision after three rounds of action. AJ Matthews will be entering the fight riding a three fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over three years. AJ Matthews also competed in the Gladiator Challenge promotion, defeating Adam Figurski by knockout. AJ Matthews will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout. Sean Choice has only been a professional MMA fighter for nearly three months, having already competed twice. Sean Choice competed in the Chaos In The Cage promotion, defeating Mike Frazier by submission in the second round. Sean Choice also fought in the Sean Pena Promotions event, suffering a defeat to John Mercurio by unanimous decision. This fight in a pivotal fight for Sean Choice, because a win will give the fighter a winning record and a loss will give the fighter a losing record. Sean Choice will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with his lone MMA victory coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: AJ Matthews
PWP Lightweight Division Fight
Joao Silva (3-2-0) vs. Erin Beach (1-0-0)
Joao Silva is a veteran of the Guaiba Fight promotion, where two of his five professional MMA fights occurred in. While in the Guaiba Fight promotion, Joao Silva defeated Cesar Contact and suffered a defeat to Marcelo Alfaya. Joao Silva will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted well over a year. It has been over a year since Joao Silva last competed in a professional MMA fight, so cage rust can be a factor in the fight. Joao Silva will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with two victories coming by way of submission. Erin Beach is an undefeated fighter, whose lone professional MMA fight came in the Total Combat promotion. While in Total Combat, Erin Beach defeated David Reeder by knockout in the fights opening round. It has been nearly two years since Erin Beach last competed in an MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Erin Beach will be entering the fight riding a one fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly two years. Erin Beach will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with his lone MMA victory coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Joao Silva
PWP Lightweight Division Fight
Evan Aitkens (0-0-0) vs. Chad McCausland (0-0-0)
Evan Aitkens will be making his professional MMA debut in this fight, having not competed in any amateur MMA fights. Chad McCausland will also be making his professional MMA debut in this fight, having not competed in any amateur MMA fights as well.
My Prediction: Evan Aitkens
PWP Lightweight Division Fight
Cleber Luciano (3-3-0) vs. Todd Willingham (2-4-0)
Cleber Luciano is a well traveled MMA veteran who competed in both the Extreme Challenge and The Warriors Cage promotion. While in Extreme Challenge, Cleber Luciano defeated Victor Hunsaker and suffered a defeat to Fabiano Iha. Cleber Luciano has also competed against UFC veterans Evan Dunham and Fabiano Iha, suffering defeats to both. Cleber Luciano will be entering the fight riding a two fight winning streak, which has lasted nearly an entire year. Cleber Luciano will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with two victories coming by way of submission. Todd Willingham has competed in six professional MMA fights and is a veteran of the Gladiator Challenge promotion. While in Gladiator Challenge, Todd Willingham suffered a defeat to Rolando Perez by split decision. Todd Willingham has yet to achieve a two fight winning streak in his MMA career, with his two victories separated by a loss. Todd Willingham will be entering the fight riding a three fight losing streak, which has lasted just under six months. Todd Willingham will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with all of his victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Cleber Luciano
PWP Welterweight Division Fight
Jorge “The Naked Man†Ortiz (16-6-1) vs. Terry Martin (19-8-0)
Jorge Ortiz is a well traveled MMA veteran that has competed in both the Strikeforce and Bellator Fighting Championships promotion. While in Strikeforce, Jorge Ortiz suffered a defeat to Eugene Jackson by unanimous decision after three rounds of action. Jorge Ortiz also competed in the Bellator Fighting Championships, defeating Aaron Romero and suffering a defeat to Lymon Good. Jorge Ortiz started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a seven fight undefeated streak that had lasted well over a year. Jorge Ortiz will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with eight victories coming by knockout. Terry Martin is a well traveled MMA veteran that has fought in the UFC, defeating Jorge Rivera and Ivan Salaverry, while suffering defeats to James Irvin, Jason Lambert, Chris Leben and Marvin Eastman. Terry Martin also competed in the first ever Affliction MMA event, suffering a defeat to Vitor Belfort by knockout. Terry Martin started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a ten fight undefeated streak that had lasted over two years. Terry Martin also competed in the Strikeforce promotion, suffering a defeat to Scott Smith by knockout. Terry Martin will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with eleven victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Terry Martin
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