This Day in MMA History: Oct. 3

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On Oct. 3, 2008, Strikeforce went to Broomfield, Colorado for the first time for Strikeforce: Payback. The event was headlined by a rematch between Duane Ludwig and Sam Morgan. In their first meeting in 2005, Morgan knocked “Bang” out in just 52 seconds. In the rematch, however, it was Ludwig who got his hand raised, TKO’ing Morgan in the first round.

The 3,286 fans in attendance also saw Frank Trigg beat Falaniko Vitale, Michelle Waterson submit Tyra Parker and Drew Dober knock out Lumumba Sayers in just 16 seconds.