World Series of Fighting 2 Preview
The Prelims
Kris
McCray was a finalist on Season 11 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” |
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Middleweights
Danillo Villefort (13-4, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Kris McCray (8-4, 0-0 WSOF): Villefort has been out of action for 17 months since a unanimous decision loss to Nate James at Strikeforce Challengers 18. An alumnus of “The Ultimate Fighter 11,” McCray has won three of four since his release from the UFC. Villefort wins by submission in round two.
Welterweights
Igor Gracie (5-3, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Richard Patishnock (4-1, 0-0 WSOF): After a solid start in the opening frame, Gracie faded badly against Jung Hwan Cha at One Fighting Championship 5, as he appeared exhausted while eating punches from underneath the crucifix position en route to a second-round TKO defeat. He should find the going more favorable against Patishnock, who has yet to beat an opponent with a winning record. Gracie takes this by first-round submission.
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Featherweights
Waylon Lowe (13-4, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Cameron Dollar (11-4, 0-0 WSOF): Lowe, who competed as a lightweight in the UFC, has won three straight fights by knockout or technical knockout since exiting the promotion in 2011. Meanwhile, Dollar has been active since his stint on “The Ultimate Fighter 9,” posting a 7-2 record after his loss to Jason Dent at the Season 9 finale. Lowe wins by decision.
Lightweights
Chris Wade (5-0, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov (3-1, 0-0 WSOF): In a bout that demonstrates that the WSOF in hoping to develop some prospects on its undercards, Long Island, N.Y., native Wade squares off with Hackensack, N.J.’s Dugulubgov. None of Dugulubgov’s four professional bouts have gone the distance, while Wade has seen the judges’ scorecards four times. Dugulubgov takes this by TKO in round one.
Featherweights
Alexandre Pimentel (12-0, 0-0 WSOF) vs. Rick Glenn (12-2-1, 0-0 WSOF): Pimentel is a veteran of the Brazil-based Jungle Fight promotion and a decorated grappler with six submission victories to his credit. Glenn, a member of the Roufusport team, has finished four of his last five fights with strikes. Pimentel walks away with a decision.
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TRACKING TRISTEN 2013
Overall Record: 56-34
Last Event (UFC 158): 7-5
Best Event (Strikeforce “Marquardt vs. Saffiedine): 9-2
Worst Event (UFC 156/UFC on Fuel TV 8): 5-6
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