Strikeforce Amateur Bouts
February 23rd, 2008Three “amateur” bouts followed the main card at Bodog Fight Presents Strikeforce at the Dome. Here’s a summary of what happened.
Demico Rogers put on a show worthy of the regular card as he knocked Jim Holloway around the cage like a large, flesh-coloured exercise ball. Demico took it by TKO in round one.
Clint Cezock dropped after receiving a brutal knee to the face from Iro Evansen, resulting in a nice KO victory at 1:25 in the first round.
Steve Hadsell, the apparent fan-favourite, dominated Dustin Blankenship via TKO at 2:11 in the first round.
[edit: I fixed the spellings of these fighters’ names on Feb 26 after I got an email from Demico.]
February 25th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Best fight of the night I think was Demico Rogers Vs Jim Halloway by far!! More Hits More action!! Kept every one in the fight the entire time. No wrestling around or any boring effortless attempts to submit, just good old fashion a$$ whoopin!!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:32 am
By far the best overall fight at the T-dome Saturday night, sign Demico up to a contract, he definately made up for the weak showing by Bob Sapp.
February 25th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I totally agree with the previous 2 dudes. Someone needs to sign this guy and get him in some legitimate fights. He pummeled that kid in what, 2 minutes? Stupid! Totally made up for the weak showing from the Maurice and Sapp fights, too bad the crowd bailed right when it got good!
February 25th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Looks like Demico is making a name for himself! His show was good enough to be in the pro fights! Hope to see him at another event. He has great talent and deserves all the props he is getting! Sure was better than the Sapp disappointment!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Demico Rogers put on the best show of the night, by far. Almost every fight prior to his went all 3 rounds and bored me to the point that I found myself more interested in the standing in line for 20 minutes to get a beer… Gotta give it up to Demico, it was a hell of a show! I still have no voice from yelling the whole time…
February 25th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Demico - Halloway fight was a great battle. that was halloways first fight - he is a tough kid and demico should go pro!
February 25th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Halloway did put up a good fight but is no match for Demico.
February 25th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Rogers is a BEAST! I can see why Mike Hayes is so scared of him.
February 26th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Scared? You’ve gotta b kidding! Soon as he goes pro, I’m right here waiting for him.
February 27th, 2008 at 6:49 am
LOL at 300 being afraid of anybody!!
Good one T2 that sh*t had me rolling!! What do you got next for us Seinfeld?
February 27th, 2008 at 10:33 am
when u gonna show vancouver fights
February 27th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Not so sure about Hayes being “scared” he does look like he just broke out of jail.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Night train Vs 300 would be a big show and a big battle!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I agree with Cadillac, Hayes is a tough fighter!!
February 29th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
hayes scared??? u r a FOOL and dont know sh*t about the sport!!! they are both great fighters and great people but i have to give it to hayes for going for his dream and i think it would take a whole lot for someone to come and just take it!! The thing about hayes is that he doesnt need to talk trash about anybody he has respect for anyone who has the BALLS to get into the ring! and i know for a fact that he has respect for night train but he is for sure a 100% not scared! hayes is a scary MO FO!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 19th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I am looking for anyone with information on how I can get my hands on the Demico-HOLLOWAY fight. And it was a technical TKO in the second round!!!!!!
June 5th, 2008 at 5:44 am
I HAVE A CLUB IN PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CAN…I HAVE 5 FIGHTERS READY TO FIGHT ..IF YOUR OR YOU KNOW OF ANYONE PROMOTING AND FIGHTS PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP
SCOTT
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FIGHTERS LIST
BRIAN WADE 235 1-0
JOSH TALSMA 200 1-0
CHRIS CUNNINGHAM 175 0
JESSE STROUD 165 0
DARRYL PINTER 150 0-2