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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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272 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Goldstein missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bannon there.
Goldstein clinches.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Bannon tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Bannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein is working Bannon over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bannon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein works Bannon's body with a nice hook.
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Bannon.
Bannon lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goldstein prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Bannon controls the action.
Bannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bannon is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Bannon manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Bannon coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Bannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bannon. That snapped Goldstein's head back.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Bannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bannon down.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bannon. Bannon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bannon throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Bannon circles away.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Bannon counters with a big head kick but Goldstein shrugs it off.
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Bannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Bannon gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bannon manages to break the clinch.
Bannon lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Bannon's belly button to the back.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goldstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bannon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goldstein.
Goldstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bannon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldstein scoring with punches from side control.
Goldstein tries to move to mount but Bannon blocks the move with his legs.
Bannon tries to bench press Goldstein off him but Goldstein keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldstein's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bannon works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein won't allow Bannon to sweep him here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Bannon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bannon's head.
Bannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bannon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bannon misses with a looping left.
Bannon misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Bannon avoids it easily.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Bannon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldstein rushes Bannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bannon.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Bannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Bannon throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bannon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Bannon moves out of range easily.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Bannon.
Bannon keeps Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Bannon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bannon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldstein. That did some damage!
Goldstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bannon misses
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bannon won't be happy with that.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Bannon is looking to regain half guard here but Goldstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldstein working the head and body with strikes.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bannon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands some shots froms side control.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bannon is looking for a sweep.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Goldstein is putting a hurting on Bannon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bannon seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldstein dominates the positioning.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Goldstein scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein laying and praying for a moment but Bannon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein slips a nice elbow through Bannon's hands, connecting with Bannon's forehead.
Goldstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bannon is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bannon avoid being mounted?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goldstein working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nice strikes from Goldstein there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bannon is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein tries to pass to full mount but Bannon defends it.
Goldstein throwing shots but Bannon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Goldstein prevents Bannon from improving his position.
Goldstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throwing shots but Bannon is blocking nicely.
Goldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Bannon dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon taking some punishment here, with Goldstein in his half guard.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bannon to regain full guard.
Bannon is trying to hold Goldstein in close to prevent damage but Goldstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Bannon is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Bannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bannon is in a horrible position here. Goldstein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goldstein landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein breaks from Bannon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldstein looking to control but Bannon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldstein controlling from mount.
Goldstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goldstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bannon is rocked!
A big strike lands for Goldstein! That's really hurt Bannon and he's turned his back - Goldstein keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Goldstein jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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