With EFC 10 drawing ever closer, the questions pertaining to
the headline fights and fighters begin to be raised with increasing frequency.
Such is the atmosphere surrounding title fights... it is what makes the great.
The very nature of a title fight is conducive to questions as they inevitably
have two proven athletes who step into the cage with momentum stacked in their
favour. This title fight is no different, as the fighters have lost but two
fights in their combined professional MMA careers and collectively boast a 6
fight winning streak.
King Leo Gloss
To say Gloss in an experienced fighter is an extraordinary
understatement. Not only has the King got a lifetime of amateur boxing behind
his name, but has rattled up an impressive MMA record (8-2) since his debut in
2009. He has almost fought in almost every EFC Africa event and is a name
synonymous with the production.
Leo Gloss’ boxing pedigree has made him a formidable foe in the
hexagon whilst the fight remains standing, but a big question mark has loomed
over the Edenvale native when taken to the ground. His hard work in this
discipline became evident in his latest battle with Charlie Weyer, where, not
only did Gloss look solid defensively, he also landed shots from the bottom
characteristic of a fighter confident on his back. Gloss has shown a remarkable
grasp for the sport and continues to improve with each appearance inside the
cage.
Demarte Pena
A relative newcomer to the world of professional MMA, at 21
years of age and with but two professional fights under his belt, Demarte Pena
brings an element of the unknown to September’s title fight. Pena’s last fight
against Jean-Luc Kazadi elevated his status in the division, as he outpointed
the highly regarded featherweight and proved comfortable both on his feet and
on the ground.
Prediction
Both fighters have a solid skill set and fantastic
conditioning. This fight has all the makings of a long, gruelling war. I
believe the fight will come down to who handles the pressure better on the
night. History has shown that experience counts when it comes to big fights and
I must put my check-mark next to the veteran King Leo Gloss to take the victory
via TKO in the fourth.
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