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The confirmed fight card features numerous previously featured fighters and is as follows and check back for live updates beginning at 7pm.

Robert Hancock Force one 150 0–0 lk kick boxing
VS
Kody SenkBeil Contemporary MA 150 0–0 lk kick boxing

Kody SenkBeil def Robert Hancock

Rashad Hood Atlanta Extreme 170 0–0 MMA
VS
Jonothan Cobb Genisses 170 1–1 MMA

Rashad throws a leg kick to start and Jonothan gives him space. Rashad approaches for some close punches that Jonothan is able to weather. Jonothan returns with a combo of his own and downs Rashad. Rashad rolls back to get back to standing but Jonothan is quick and attaches a guillotine quickly. Rashad works to escape but is unable and taps.

Rashad Hood def. Jonothan Cobb by sub. (guillotine) in rd 1.

Donta Jones Force Fitness 265 2–0 MMA
VS
Robert Neal Team Hammer 265 2–0 MMA

Robert starts with a headkick that misses and Donta rushes immediately pressing Robert to the cage. Donta gets the takedown and works to mount. Robert sweeps him and works for position. Donta is able to get back on top but nearly gets caught in a triangle. Donta escapes and passes guard. Robert is able to get back to guard and subsequently lock in an armbar.

Robert Neal def. Donta Jones by sub. (armbar) in rd 1.

Luis Rivera Toe 2 Toe 145 1–0 MMA
VS
Lyle Ragsdale Hard Knox 145 0–0 MMA

Lyle exhibits some crisp boxing to start and lands a couple good punches on Luis’s face. Lyle goes for the takedown but Luis maintains his composure and stays standing. Lyle backs up and throws a few more combos that land well. Luis has a tough chin and is still lucid. Luis backs Lyle off and lands a loud-slapping head kick. Luis follows up with a combo and Lyle drops for a takedown. Lyle gets into Luis’s half-guard and they work for position. Luis is able to push Lyle off and as they get to standing Lyle lands a punch on his downed opponent.

Round 2 Lyle lands a couple punches early on and takes Luis down. Lyle is able to get the mount and work strikes to the body in this Amateur bout. Lyle postures for an armbar and drops to the side to secure it. Luis stacks him and gets the arm out. Luis stands and kicks the lower body of his downed opponent. Both fighters stand and stalemate till the end of the round.

Round 3 Luis attacks with a superman punch and follow up left. Lyle is stunned but returns the attack and drops for the takedown. Lyle dominates the ground game and Luis is just looking to survive. Luis rolls out the backdoor to stand and Lyle jumps on his back. They come to the ground and Lyle maintains this back with both hooks in until the round expires.

Lyle Ragsdale def Luis Rivera by unan. decision.

Jake Sewell Toe 2 Toe 145 0–0 lk Kick Boxing
VS
Elias Briley Knuckle up 145 0-0 lk Kick Boxing

Elias and Jake are both 15 and their lack of discipline shows a bit when they come out to stand and wang. Elias is throwing some straight t punch combos and clinching for a knee while Jake throws a straight right to load up a heavy left hook. They trade wild punches and knees for the remainder of the round.

Round 2 Elias find an early advantage and gets Jake against the cage. Jake retaliates with WILD looping haymakers. Jake attacks with a series of his favorite left hook and just plain punches himself out. Elias is constantly on the attack and wearing on Jake further.

Round 3 Jake comes on the attack and wears Elias down some. Elias survives the onslaught and comes back at Jake with more straight punches and knees to the body. Jake is looking for a homerun with that left hook but is not finding home. Elias finds Jake in deep water towards the end of round 3 and finishes with big shots. Elias is unable to finish him before the round ends.

Elias Briley def Jake Sewell by unan. decision.

Darrell Scott Gennesis 185 0–0 MMA
VS
Clay Bennett Intense 185 1–0 MMA

Darrell looks to get the action to the ground early. He’s got a wrestling build and uses it to get Clay to the ground. Clay managed to scramble out and nearly get to standing but Darrell kept his cool and got back to a dominant position. Clay rolled out for a leg and attempts a knee bar. Darrell defends and works punches to the body until time runs out.

Clay attempts a head kick at the beginning of the second round that Darrell catches and gets them both back to the ground. They scramble and Darrell takes Clay’s back and works for a RNC. Clay keeps his composure and sweeps to top position in half guard. Darrell gets to standing and back over Clay in half guard. Darrell goes through a half dozen dominant positions before getting Clay into a North South position and choke.

Darrell Scott def Clay Bennett by sub (North-South choke) in rd 2.

Eric Castro Knuckle up 165 2–1 MMA
VS
Russell Benes Cooks Impact 165 3-3-2 MMA

Eric maintains distance with push kicks and kicks to the body. Russell is looking for an opening but Eric is an accomplished muay thai fighter. Russell manages to get in close and get a body lock. They are separated after an illegal low blow by Russell. Toe to Toe Eric continues to command the striking game. Eric keeps Russell at bay for the remainder of the round.

Round 2 Russell lets his hands go a little bit and got Eric on the defensive. Eric reset and threw some push kicks to keep Russell back. Russell stuns Eric with a big shot and goes on the attack stalking him all over the cage. Eric lands a wile looping punch and likewise stuns Russell. They close and clinch to trade some blows to the body. Russell manages a body lock and drags Eric to the ground. Russell works to mount and locks in a triangle just as time expires for the round.

Round 3 Russell has some new found confidence and is pressing the action. Eric returns with body kicks. Russell closes and lands a solid left hook to stagger Eric. Eric retreats but Russell closes and lands another that drops Eric to the ground. Eric is given an 8 count and they get back to the fight. Russell lands some more strong shots that bloody his opponent. Russell gets Eric’s back and puts him in a RNC that ends the fight just before the ring of the final bell.

Russell Benes def Eric Castro by sub (RNC) in rd 3

Scott Hamilton Toe 2 Toe 215+ 0–0 MMA
VS
Randolph Tutt X3 215+ 0–0 MMA

Tutt is the aggressor here and throws a number of strikes to start. Scott goes for a takedown but is unable to complete. From standing Tutt lands a body knee that Scott looks hurt by. Scott goes for another takedown that Tutt sprawls out of. Tutt is able to put Scott in a shoulder lock and submit him in the first round.

Randolph Tutt def Scott Hamilton by sub (shoulder lock) in rd 1.

John Downing Cooks Impact 170 1–0 MMA
VS
Tyler Sibling Genisses 170 0–0 MMA

John lands a solid leg kick to start and Tyler shoots for a takedown. John manhandles him to the ground and stands back up. John lands some strikes while standing and Tyler shoots again. John sprawls out of the takedown and gets to standing again. This process repeats until Tyler is able to put John in his guard. John works to pass guard while Tyler works for a kimura to submit or pass. The ref stands them after some time in this position.

This round they trade some leg kicks to start. John finds some success with a flurry and Tyler clinches. John drops him with an illegal slam and they reset. Tyler gets them to the ground again and John is nearly able to pull off a hammer lock before Tyler rolls for a leg lock. John defends the leg lock and improves his position to take Tyler’s back. John comes over the top and locks in an armbar just before the bell rings.

3rd round John and Tyler meet in the middle and they find the ground quickly. John wins the scramble and gets into top position. John worked for an armbar that missed and Tyler was able to take his back. John explodes and gets back into Tyler’s guard. The fight ends soon after.

John Downing def Tyler Sibling by unan. decision

Triston Dooley Cooks Impact 265 2–0 MMA
VS
Tory Barkley X3 270 1–0 MMA

They open with a pair of leg kicks and clinch quickly. Triston works t body and Tory is able to lock in a guillotine. Triston defends but Tory trips him sand they drop the way 600 pounds of man should HARD. Tory maintains half guard over Triston and works for submissions or better position. The round ends in this position.

Tory scores more leg kicks at the beginning of the 2nd round and lands a spinning back kick to Triston’s mid section. Tory shoots for a single and gets top position. Triston moves to escape and Tory takes this back. Triston is able to stand and they trade more strikes. Tory is visibly gassing and makes a desperate shot Triston sprawls out of. Triston stands again and is on the attack. Tory manages a trip and lands on Triston’s back. Tory locks in a RNC just as the bell rings.

Tory works more low kicks and follows up with clinchwork. Triston manages to land a headkick to a tired Tory and they clinch again. After some inactivity the ref separates them and they get back to fighting. Triston lands a solid right hand and downs Tory. The ref steps in and calls the fight.

Triston Dooley def Tory Barkley by TKO.

Greg Lawrence Knuckle up 155 3–4 MMA
VS
Josh Downing Cooks Impact 155 5–3 MMA

Josh slow plays the start of the fight and lulls Greg nearly to sleep. Josh lashes out with quick strikes but Greg has done nothing. Josh unleashes another attack and Greg meets him. They clinch and Josh hits him with some knees. Greg manages to shrug him off and they go back to their dance. Greg’s confidence is building and lands a right that backs Josh off. Josh retaliates with a right hook that floors Greg and stops the fight.

Josh Downing def Greg Lawrence by KO in rd 1.

Daniel Norton Toe2Toe 205 4–0 MMA
VS
Jerico Lathem 1440 Combat 205 3–1 MMA

The fighters tentatively feel each other out for the first minute or so. Dan finds paydirt with a flurry. Jerico closes to clinch and Dan drops him for the takedown. Dan works to half guard and eventually gets his leg up over Jerico’s shoulder. Dan rains down blows to the head until finally moving for an armbar just as time expires.

Jerico lands a big right early in the 2nd that only infuriates Dan. Dan unleashes a flurry and backs up. Dan approaches for another flurry and Jerico returns with a combination. Dan clinches and gets the takedown getting him into mount. Dan resumes the position he was in at the end of the first. Dan misses the armbar but is able to lock Jerico in a triangle. Jerico taps just before the end of the round treating us to an elusive submission finish before the bell.

Daniel Norton def Jerico Lathem by sub (Triangle) in rd 2.

Joseph Cornroli Upstate Karate 170 4–1 MMA
VS
Steele McCall X3 170 6–1 MMA

Joe is circling with his hands pretty low. He’s a quick guy so it doesn’t seem to hurt him right now. Steel shoots for a single and Joe defends it well. They work against the fence for a bit and Steel is unable to complete the takedown. Joe drops for a body shot that lands clean and he closes. Joe gets the takdeown and works in side control. Steel scrambles out and gets a single of his own. Steel completes the takedown and works for a guillotine early. Joe defends but gives up position just before the bell rings.

2nd round Joe looses some strikes and Steel goes for another takedown. Joe stays on top and eventually stands. Joe then goes for his own takedown and works from half guard. Joe is unable to put anything together and they stand. They close and go to the ground again. Joe is able to mount Steel just before the round ends.

Joe commands the stand-up here and soon closes to clinch; Joe takes them down and works for a submission. Steel gets a favorable position and nearly seals an armbar. Joe manages to stand and dominate the rest of the fight.

Joe Cornroli def Steele McCall by unan. dec.

NextMMAFighter will be in attendance for the first show of the newly formed Force promotions. This fight will feature Amateur Kickboxing and MMA events by many up and coming fighters that have been previously featured on NextMMAFighter. Tickets start at $25 are available by calling 678-232-1763 so come on our to what will surely be a great night of up and coming fighters.

Fight card is as follows.

John Downing vs. Michael Graves
Triston Dooley vs. Tory Barkley
Scott Hamilton vs. Randolph Tutt
Luke Neyland vs. Russell Benes
Matt Brasswell vs. Clay Bennett
Rashad Hood vs. Jonothan Cobb
Greg Lawrence vs. T.J. Sykes
Jake Sewell vs. Elias Briley
Charlie Herrera vs. Steele McCall
Luis Rivera vs. Lyle Ragsdale
Hank Peppers vs. Jonathan Johnson
Daniel Norton vs. Jerico Lathem

We will be coming to you live cageside at 8pm EST for Clash at the Coliseum presented by Black and Blue Entertainment.

Tickets are still available at the door so if you’re in driving distance be sure to head on down. Otherwise stay tuned to the NextMMAFighter for live updates of the fight results and play by play as it happens. If the wireless network is sufficient at the venue we will also try to do a Justin.TV live broadcast so stay tuned for that information.

Event Photographs and Video Interviews will follow on Sunday.

Nick Kosvok vs Rusty Crowder – Amateur MMA

Rusty is looking to score early but Nick tags him with a straight right that stuns rusty. Rusty survives and rushes to meet Nick. Rusty goes low for a takedown and Nick gets him in a guillotine. Rusty is able to defend from the submission and work to pass the guard. Nick shrimps his hips out effectively and gets to standing. Rusty attacks with a flurry and Nick is the one to get the takedown now. Nick is unable to pass and stands. Rusty lands a leg kick and straight right which he follows with another takedown. Rusty is able to get to half guard and continues to work. The time expires just as Rusty passes to side control.

2nd round Nick catches one of Rusty’s body kicks but doesn’t do much with it. Rusty rushes in with another flurry and gets another takedown when Nick covers up. Rusty works some body strikes from top position and is ultimately able to pass to mount. He works for an arm and Nick narrowly evades an armbar. Rusty is tenacious and maintains control of the arm which he uses to transition into a triangle that Nick is able to escape. Nick momentarily takes Rusty’s back but Rusty is able to reverse and get Nick’s back. The round ends with Rusty in control.

Nick is behind in points and he knows it. Nick was looking for an opening early in the 3rd round but Rusty attacks with another flurry and get it to the ground. Rusty lands in an ideal position for an D’Arce choke and works for it for first half of the round. Rusty maintains control for the rest of the round and the time expires.

Rusty Crowder def Nick Kosvok by unan. decision

Matt Pierce vs John Downing – Amateur MMA

Both fighter start with some push kicks and John lands a good right hand. Matt comes back swinging with the worst of intentions and really wanting to end it 3early. Matt is block ing the low kicks with his hands and it’ll prove a huge liability. John is looking for a takedown and manages to connect with one when Matt approaches with some strikes. John circles quickly to take the back when Matt tries to roll for an escape. John is able to isolate and arm and apply a quick armbar for a tap.

John Downing def Matt Pierce by sub (armbar) in rd. 1

Matt Sword vs Josh Downing – Advanced Amateur MMA

Josh lands a sold left early in the fight and crushes Matt in the corner. Matt rebounds and gets on top of Josh in side control Matt was able to stack Josh to try to pass the guard but Josh switched his hips quickly and sink in an armbar. Really slick work by Josh on the ground.

Josh Downing def Matt Sword by sub (armbar) in rd. 1

Russ Bennis vs Josh Parker – Advanced Amateur MMA

Josh is a terror and assaults Russ quickly getting him to the ground to work some ground and pound. Russ is working franticly from the ground for a triangle or any sort of break in the action. Russ is able to stand but Josh is tenacious and rushes to meet him in a clinch with knees and punches on the inside. Josh is expending a lot of energy early in the fight and Russ is seeing that. Before he’s able to capitalize however Josh is able to pick him up and slam him. Russ works his way out again and they get to standing. Russ is able to defend form the takedown and land some strikes before the end of the round.

Round 2 Russ is able to land some good strikes early in the round but Josh goes low again and gets the takedown. Josh is able to keep the fight on the ground for the most part but Russ is finally able to stand. Josh is tiring and getting sloppy on his takedowns. Russ starts to pick him apart with punches and kicks. Russ survives another expedition to the ground and the round ends.

Round 3 Russ lands a strike and goes for a takedown of his own but they end in a clinch. Russ disengages and is able to land more strikes from the outside. Josh manages yet another takedown and works to North South. After some body strikes Josh finds the energy to pass to the mount and deliver more strikes before the time expires. During the groundwork here Josh had grabbed the fence and was warned twice before the ref took a point away.

Josh Parker vs Russ Bennis ends in a draw

David Curby vs Brandon Brown – Pro MMA

Brandon shoots a takdwon early in the fight that David weathers rather well. Brandon was able to complete it and get dominant position but David scrambled and got back tot standing. David is probing with stiff jabs but Brandon is doing a good job of avoiding the strikes. David is throwing some big TKD kicks but Brandon is avoiding them deftly. Brandon manages a takedown and works for an armbar quickly.

Brandon Brown def David Curby by sub (armbar) in rd. 1

Urarahy Rodriguez vs Joe Carroll – Pro MMA

Urarahy gets a takedown after some posturing and ends in Joes guard. Urarahy works some GnP from the guard. Urarahy is landing stiff shots form the top and is working to pas. Urarahy gets to half guard. Joe gets back into a butterfly guard and postures up for more strikes. Urarahy passed to side control and works for a front headlock when he got to north south. Urarahy lands a punch as they disengage. Urarahylands a few big punches and knees in a clinch that stun Joe. Urarahy gets Joe to the ground and lands some more big shots from the top.

Joe is on the attack early in the 2nd round but Urarahy opts for the takedown and they are back in Joe’s guard. Ururahy is conserving his energy by not delivering a lot of strikes here in favor of improving position. When he can’t pass he lands 2 big hammer fists and postures up for more of hte same. Joe is keeping a really active guard with punches form the bottom and heel strikes to the back of Urarahy. Joe is able to stand and Urarahy gets a takedown quickly. Back to Joe’s guard. Joe gets up again and Urarahy unleashes as high kick but missesl. Urarahy follows with another takedown, this time with Urarahy in side control. Urarahy is keeping Joe on his back but unable to finish thus far. Joe is as tough as they come and can take a lot of punishment. They get to standing and Urarahy attempts a big flying knee to close the round that misses.

Round 3 they’re keeping it standing to start and swinging for the fences. Urarahy closes the distance and lands a big trip that brings them down hard. Urarahy gets to side control again but is unable to put a submission or strikes together. Joe gets him back into guard but loses it to side control very quickly, this time Urarahy is able to pass to mount and then the back. Urarahy locks in the RNC quickly and effectively.

Urarahy Rodriguez def Joe Carroll by sub (RNC) in rd. 3

Nick Smiley vs Bobby Peavler – Pro MMA

Nick lands a leg kick early and Bobby eats some shots looking for a takedown. Bobby is finally able to get to the ground and Bobby gets into side control. Bobby gets knee on belly and passes to mount. Bobby works some strikes, but Nick is able to walk up the cage and nearly get to standing. They scramble and posture for position. Nick gets it to standing and lands some good strikes further frustrating Bobby even further. Bobby makes desperate shot from pretty far away. Nick is tired and lands with his back against the cage. Bobby works in a guillotine and got a tap.

Bobby Peavler def Nick Smiley by sub (guillotine) in rd. 1

We were happy to be a part of Fanatic Fight Night on Saturday which featured some great up and coming Amateurs. Here are the quick results and look for full round by round summaries along with Event pictures to follow tomorrow. We will also have an interview up that we took with Amateur fighter Diangelo Bynum.

Thanks again to Sponsored Fan and Fanatic Fight night for a great night of action.

Allen Little def Alex Ferguson in Rd 1. Submission.

Josh Downing vs.
 Joey Nicoson. Downing wins by KO

Michael Depeyster def. Clay Bowen. Split Decision.

Diangelo Bynum def Hector Espinoza. Unanimous Decision.

Jason Valle def. Dar Shorunke by unanimous decision.

Jestin “Spanky” Woods def Nick Poythress by submission (armbar)

Daniel Norton wins the main event with an armbar over Aundre Evans.