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UNDER CARD
Super Heavyweight Fight
#13 Vatslav Borisov (4-1, 1-0 NGF) v #14 Giant John (4-3, 1-3 NGF)
This was a pretty entertaining fight between these two.� John did his best to keep it standing, and like I thought, he was winning the standup game.� In the end, Borisov�s wrestling was too much for John, as Vatslav took John down 7 times and was able to work over the big man with 19 ground strikes and he also attempted 5 submissions.� The ground attack is what the judges notices as Borisov wins this one 29-28 by all three judges.
Heavyweight Fight
#21 Dwayne Johnson (3-1, 1-1 NGF) v #19 Kullervo Pelli (6-4, 3-2 NGF)
HOLY TOLEDO!� Did you blink?� If you did you may have just missed possibly the KO of the year!� Dwayne Johnson, who was on a 3 fight win streak, charged out, hands low and Kullervo Pelli launched a 2 strike combo that knocked Johnson out cold.� Pelli will move up the ranks and his KOTN will be also be up for KOTY.
Heavyweight Figh
#18 Armand Battailen (6-1, 2-0 NGF) v Third Dag (3-1, 0-1 NGF)
This was another really good fight.� Third Dag had a real tough fight for his NGF debut, but he showed he was more than capable to handle the tough competition in the Heavyweight division.� Dag was able to use his wrestling skills to take Battailen down; I just think he tried too much.� Armand showed is good ground skills as he was able to land 13-17 strikes on his feet.� The turning point happened in the 3rd, on a takedown attempt from Dag, both fighters came down and Dag had his head and neck twisted.� It looked like he almost knocked himself out.� Battailen was able to push Dag off and knocked Dag out with a vicious left hook just 11 seconds into the 3rd.� The division better take warning of Armand Battailen.
Middleweight Fight
#7 Jambo Alvez (9-4, 3-1 NGF) v #13 Milan Savic (4-2 NGF
A upset as Savic moves into the top 10 by beating Jambo Alvez with a reverse naked choke 2:30 into the 3rd round.� It was a sad site out there as Jambo Alvez was reduced to just trying take down after take down.� He was not in shape nor did he have a good game plan, he attempted 23 take downs landing just 4 or them.� When on the ground he did little.� It was a Alvez we haven�t seen, his punches were slow and had nothing on them.� Savic on the other hand controlled this fight, easily avoiding strikes and when he was taken down; he controlled and got back to his feet.� The fight came when Savic easily escaped a take down by Alvez, got his back and sunk in the choke.� The nice move also gave the SOTN award to Savic.
Heavyweight Fight
#16 Ignat Kaigorodov (5-4, 2-2 NGF) v #9 Tweek Sanguine (7-2, 3-2 NGF)
This one started with Ignat Kaigorodov getting the take down, but that�s his highlight.� Kaigorodov got the take down and did nothing.� He tried a few strikes but Tweek Sanquine defended well, then Sanquine used a nice scissor sweep to get on top.� Ignat did use a nice move to take Tweek�s back, but couldn�t stay there long as Tweek moved into half guard.� At one point Sanquine started to land some elbows, one dazed Kaigorodov.� After a quick punch, Sanquine grabbed onto a dangling arm and ended the fight with a nasty Kimura just 1:26 of the 1st.
MAIN CARD
Super Heavyweight Fight
#6 David Miller (6-3, 3-1 NGF) v #2 Iury Sinistrov (6-4, 2-1 NGF)
This was not one of my better predicted reviews, and here�s a prime example.� I thought Iury Sinistrov was motivated for a title shot and just too much for David Miller�wrong.� This wasn�t a great fight, don�t get me wrong.� Miller won this, but out sided of showing us that you do not want to be mounted by him, there wasn�t really anything to take.� The fight went to the mat and really the fight was spent with these two trying to improve position.� Miller was able to get to mount and when Sinistrov actually trapped his own arm trying to escape, Miller dropped some huge bombs to get the stoppage.� You would think Sinistrov lost his title shot after this one and will need another few fights first now.� Miller does move up and maybe just 1 more win away from a title fight.
Heavyweight Fight
#8 David Abbott Jr (9-7, 1-3 NGF) v #13 Andrew Golota (8-3, 3-1 NGF)
Another wrong prediction from me, I guess my crystal ball wasn�t working for this event.� David Abbott Jr. was in need of a win bad.� He was in the press recently talking about how upset he was with the NGF and his matchups.� So you thought he�d come out and be angry and ready to impress, but it was Andrew Golota who came out firing.� Golota was able to land several early strikes, one cutting Abbott and looked to put Abbott in defense mode right away.� Abbott changed up plans and went for take downs, which he did get.� The 2nd round was all Abbott, he was able to take Golota down and try and wear him out.� There wasn�t a lot of action in the 2nd, but Abbott clearly controlled the round and had Andrew breathing out of his mouth to start round 3.� Golota got back to the basics in round three, darting in and out and landing strikes.� He used excellent boxing in round three to score very well and even with the 2 takedowns, I thought Golota did plenty to win that round.� As it turns out, the judges agreed and Andrew Golota took this one by majority.� It was a great fight and earned the FOTN.� After the fight David Abbott Jr. told our ring announcer Joe Hoygan that this was his last fight in the NGF and stormed off like a child.� Oh well, Golota will move into the top 10.
Super Heavyweight Fight
#1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllll lllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIl (6-0 NGF) v #4 Sergei Svetlakov (5-2, 1-1 NGF)
�Dumb Name� showed he is the class of the Super Heavyweight division.� He has never been in real trouble in any of his 6 fights and as soon as the NGF sees it time for a 265+ champion, there is no doubt �Dumb Name� will be one of the fighters.� Sergei Svetlakov is talented, there is no doubt, but he was no match for IIIIIIIIIlll.�� �Dumb Name� opened the round by connecting on a huge right hand that cut Svetlakov and stunned him, instantly; DN drove in and took Sergei down.� DN then took advantage of a poor submission attempt from the bottom by Svetlakov, mounted and put Sergei out cold with a straight right hand!� Only reason this wasn�t KOTN is because there was a 5 second KO.
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Heavyweight Fight
#2 Raul Zergopalitix (6-3, 2-2 NGF) v #4 Rinky Spider (5-0, 3-0 NGF)
Oh I was so excited to see this one.� Raul Zergopalitix and Rinky Spider, both these guys have looked so good or late and Zergopalitix would have secured a title shot with a win.� Well, I predicted he would, boy was I wrong!� Rinky Spider was angry and man is this guy scary!� Raul did what he normally does, he tried for the take downs, he didn�t throw a strike and he finally met his match.� Spider showed excellent take down defense skills, this is going to cause the rest of the division to take note.� He has power like a horse!� He was able to end this at 55 seconds of the 1st when he pushed Raul away in a clinch and landed a quick right hook on the break that dropped Zergopalitix to the mat.� Rinky Spider has now moved himself into the #1 contender position.� News after the fight was that former champion Leifur Le will be back fighting in 6 weeks.� Le had fallen of the grid and was stripped of his title for inactivity.� Oh boy, I can�t wait for Spider and Le!
Main Event
Welterweight Fight
#11 Allan Starsky (9-1, 1-0 NGF) v #5 Chad Hardy (5-1 NGF)
Allan Starsky moves into the top 10 by beating Chad Hardy with a 2nd round TKO.� Starsky making his NGF debut looked outstanding.� Both fighters looked in good shape for this one, both looked quick and light on their feet.� Starsky seemed to have a little better foot work and worked some better strikes.� Hardy often was a step slower on the counters and his punches; he landed just 5 of 48 strikes while Starsky was able to land 21 or his 45 attempts.� The big moment came when Hardy darted in but was met with a stiff jab and it wobbled Chad�s knees.� Allan move in with punches and the fight was stopped 2:54 of the 2nd.
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