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[J A]

Well it seems with all the political fuss the fights on this show seem to have taken a back seat.
So with it being a week away now I thought I'd start a fresh thread and we can all start talking up a huge night of fights!!
So here's the programs.. Program 1 K1 Oceania league round 3.

http://www.rising.net.au/welcome/images/K1_Fight_Card_Web2.jpg

Program 2 WBC Muay Thai

http://www.rising.net.au/welcome/images/WBC_Fight_Card_Web5.jpg

[J A]

Well on the K1 side of things I will be looking forward to the Mataele v Samoa fight.
Pola moves unbelieveably well for a big guy! Good hand speed and power, solid kicking game now and good alround defense. Matt Samoa also has that KO power so he if is focused and can keep his head on he is a big chance at a upset for mine.
T-Man vs Suttie will be good also.. Hiriwa is as tough as they come and well Suttie needs no introduction! If T-man can control the range and not let Suttie in with his vicious hand combos would make a very interesting fight!
Then theres the Chief vs the Boss.. Just way to many authority figures in the ring at once for mine!! Ricardo hasn't really fired in this tournament but apparently he has been back in Holland training with Remy so hopefully that will ignite the spark!

SO I guess I should make a few predictions...
Slowinski by KO
Suttie Points
The Chief on Points (hasnt really bought that knock out anger with him this year)
Pola I think maybe KO but I will be rooting for Matt!!!
Davy vs Syd.. Dont know much about either so go the Aussie!!
And I think Jay Hepi might just be able to pull of an upset KO

Now the Champagne!! THE MUAY THAI!!!
Given my allegiance to the SFG boys have to say that I am most looking forward to Evan and Aarons fights and I think JWP is in for a real war!
Hmm Evan and Franki... Ev's is back from a bit of a layoff.. His last fight he was just ruthless. Big strong and technical.. Franki put in a gutsy effort with Keogh for a close loss.. That said Andrew let himself get drawn in to a brawl. Evan is definately the better Thai stylist and I think if he controls the range and the tempo he will take this one!
TS2 vs Yoneda.. Well after a close 5 round war on Japan last October Yoneda got the nod on a decision that apparently could have gone either way. Aaron has had that burning away at him for a year and let me just say I dont envy Yoneda! I think this will be a pretty technical fight, a real smart fight from TS2. But if he sees that opening I think it will goodnight irene for our little japanese friend!
For mine the fight of the night will be JWP vs Yodsangklai.. The Muay Thai computer as they call him is obviously no slouch, he is the current Lumpinee champ at 147lbs and the current Champion of Thailand at 154lbs so I guess you could say he is the man in thailand! JWP has proven himself time and time again against top opposition, and after his systematic defeat of Preacher the other week he will be feeling right pleased with himself! This will be a war! Nothing less!! And while my heart always screams Aussie this will go down to the wire and could go either way! Just hang on for the ride my friends!!
Predictions well...
Carnage by KO
Too close but I will go with my heart and say JWP
TS2 all the way!!
I think Staiti can pinch this one
Gonna back the Aussie and go with Taylor
And my main man Evan Morris all the way !!!

Well groovers.. Any other thoughts....

See you there!!!

J.A.

[Big D]

Hmmmm,

Slokinski by KO (just to strong and powerful)
Suttie by KO (has a new lease on life and will KO the Hill Billy)
Graham by DON'T CARE as long as he wins
Mataele by KO early (reach will be to much)
The Rock by points (just going for the Aussie here)
Hepi by points (as long as he fights his fight)

As for Program 2 all i say is " Aussie Aussie Aussie, oi oi oi"

Good luck JWP and Carnage on the titles.

Big D in training, will be back in da house one day......

[Mungkorn]

Looks like a bloody good line up wish I had a fighter on the card so I could be there....

One World One MuayThai

[shaunw]

here is my pics-

CARNAGE by KO!!
unlucky draw for JWP
TS2 win by stoppage
yuanjit(just a guess, dont know either fighter. where is mark from?)
yoshi on points in a war!
DRAW- will be a very exciting fight, evan is switched on with mark in his corner and the only way i think frank can take it to him is if he kicks more than wat he did against keogh

STING ON POINTS
SUTTIE BY KO
CHIEF ON POINTS AFTER EXTENSION
POLA BY KO
DANIEL BY KO
RONNY ON POINTS

WILL BE A GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!


Max Power, he's the man who's name you'd love to touch. But you mustn't touch! His name sounds good in your ear, but when you say it you mustn't fear! Cause his name can be said by anyone

[J A]

Come on Mongkorn You have an opinion!!!
we would all like to see more W A fighters in the card but how bout you throw out your guess's!
Shaun I agree Franki seems to lapse back into the boxer phase when he gets out of his comfort zone!!! Which is why I say evan all the way!!!Better thai style and oh have you seen his him knee!!!

[shaunw]

yeah great thai style and very good knees, i like evans style. but i enjoy watching frank fight so i went for the unbiased draw. tell evan i said goodluck. should be a cracker!!!

Max Power, he's the man who's name you'd love to touch. But you mustn't touch! His name sounds good in your ear, but when you say it you mustn't fear! Cause his name can be said by anyone

[muaythaimayhem]

Should be a good night, i'll be there ringside :)

[Rising Promotions]

Hi Guys, pics of the press conference and K-1 weigh in are up on our site. check it out, the WBC Weigh in is tonight, should be big.

Cheers

Roy

http://www.rising.net.au/welcome/page1.php

Also, Aapa Nanai of Sydney has stepped in to face Sydney Asiata after Davy the Rock pulled out through injury.