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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bull Hurley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bull Hurley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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237 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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263 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Hurley.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Hurley's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hurley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurley throws an off balance right hand
and Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldstein throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Goldstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hurley as Goldstein shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a leg kick
and Hurley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldstein really felt that one!
Hurley lands a head shot.
Hurley pushes Goldstein away with a front kick.
Goldstein looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurley delivers a nice body kick.
Hurley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
Hurley dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Hurley keeps Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
Hurley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldstein will feel that in the morning.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurley misses with the body kick
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hurley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurley crunches a lovely knee into Goldstein's ribcage.
Hurley blocking some punches.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range and Hurley settles back down.
Nice shot by Hurley.
Hurley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley scores with a shot to the body.
Hurley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurley tries to sprawl but Goldstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein stops Hurley from getting back to his feet.
Hurley controlling the position well.
Hurley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has hold of Goldstein's hands but Goldstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hurley regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley is looking to stand up but Goldstein isn't so interested in that idea.
Hurley wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Hurley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Hurley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hurley.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Hurley jumps back.
Goldstein moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Hurley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Goldstein.
Hurley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Hurley is out of range.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
letting Hurley counter with a right hand.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley blocks the body kick.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Hurley misses with the body kick
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
Hurley looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Nice jab there from Hurley.
Goldstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Hurley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Goldstein moved away.
Despite the aggression on Goldstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hurley throws a lazy body kick
and Goldstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goldstein - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurley throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Goldstein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hurley throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurley looking to control.
Hurley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hurley wants to get up but he can't break Goldstein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is stalling in the full guard.
Goldstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurley is one step ahead there.
Goldstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bull Hurley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein has Hurley pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Some wild striking there from Goldstein.
Hurley tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Hurley avoids it easily.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein blocks the body kick.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Hurley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hurley slips a jab from Goldstein.
Hurley is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurley. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Hurley moved out of range.
Hurley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein punishes Hurley's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull Hurley is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hurley is predictable there
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein content to control rather than advance.
Hurley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hurley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldstein is working away from the top position though.
Bull Hurley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is pressing down on Hurley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hurley is holding on for now.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
Hurley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries to get to full guard but Goldstein has control of the leg.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hurley as Goldstein shoots in.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goldstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurley avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurley fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldstein in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Goldstein cracks the inside of Hurley's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Hurley moves out of range of the body kick from Goldstein.
Hurley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Hurley.
No luck for Goldstein with that takedown attempt.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Hurley closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.
Hurley tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with an elbow strike.
Goldstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Goldstein.
I think Hurley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Hurley!
A victorious Bull Hurley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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