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NWO 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indiana Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Madik which made him look bad.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madik.
Madik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Madik circles away.
Madik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Madik swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Madik tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Madik.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Madik has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Madik has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Madik pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sook Madik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitey Marsh !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Dray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marsh won't be happy with that.
Marsh is trying to improve his position.
Marsh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dray's best efforts.
Dray is looking for a kimura but Marsh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dray to get the leverage.
Marsh looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh actively working from the bottom here.
Dray is trying to work for a kimura but Marsh is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.
Marsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Dray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dray is working for a submission of some sort.
Marsh is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.
Dray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marsh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dray pulls his head out easily.
Marsh actively working from the bottom here.
Dray seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marsh sees it coming and defends easily.
Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsh looking for submissions off his back.
Marsh actively working from the bottom here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.
Marsh actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Marsh defends the submission attempt.
Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Marsh defends the submission attempt.
Marsh actively working from the bottom here.
Dray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dray.
Dray in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marsh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Dray!
Ricky Dray made sure to mention his sponsor, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Mendonca had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Mendonca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendonca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vinicius was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendonca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mendonca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinicius wants to stand and escape but Mendonca is having none of it.
Vinicius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendonca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius throws a leg kick that misses.
Vinicius stuffs the takedown.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendonca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinicius counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendonca breaks the clinch.
Vinicius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendonca to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vinicius keeping moving, preventing Mendonca from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca stops Vinicius from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendonca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendonca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinicius on the ground.
Mendonca wants to control from the top but Vinicius keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Taylor Mendonca just wasn't active enough.
Mendonca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinicius counters with a nice leg kick.
Vinicius is looking to land body kicks.
Mendonca throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinicius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca avoids the head kick by Vinicius.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendonca is defended easily by Vinicius.
Mendonca is breathing heavily.
Mendonca fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinicius looks for the body kick but Mendonca saw that one coming.
Mendonca tries to clinch but Vinicius moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinicius's waist but Vinicius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendonca off to one side.
Mendonca shoots in but Vinicius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius shows good takedown defense.
Mendonca blocks a leg kick.
Marcus Vinicius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinicius leaves Mendonca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vinicius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinicius misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Vinicius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendonca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinicius throws a sloppy head kick and Mendonca moves out of range easily.
Taylor Mendonca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendonca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinicius.
Mendonca wants to clinch up but Vinicius keeps it at a distance.
Vinicius connects with a high kick.
It looks like Taylor Mendonca has been cut.
Mendonca is looking to clinch but Vinicius is avoiding it.
Mendonca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendonca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinicius counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendonca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendonca lands a head kick!
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinicius but Vinicius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendonca throws a combination that misses
and Vinicius counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus Vinicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendonca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinicius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius throws a low kick but Mendonca moves out of range easily.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor Mendonca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendonca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinicius swivels and escapes.
Vinicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinicius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendonca fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinicius throws a head kick but Mendonca moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca checks a leg kick.
Vinicius tries to land a leg kick but Mendonca saw it coming and moves away.
Vinicius throws a head kick but Mendonca moves out of range.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown but Vinicius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendonca checks a leg kick.
Vinicius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendonca.
Mendonca looks to clinch
and Vinicius counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca blocks a head kick by Vinicius.
Vinicius is looking to score with low kicks.
Vinicius throws the kick towards the body but Mendonca avoids it.
Vinicius slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendonca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinicius misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendonca is defended easily by Vinicius.
Mendonca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taylor Mendonca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Vinicius.
Mendonca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendonca showed some decent athleticism there.
Vinicius manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mendonca dives in and grabs Vinicius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinicius pushes down on Mendonca's head and hops out.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses.
Vinicius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendonca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vinicius sprawls well. Vinicius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendonca gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses
and Mendonca counters with a shoot takedown. Vinicius fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendonca is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinicius pushes Mendonca off and scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vinicius.
Mendonca misses with a hook
and Vinicius counters with a leg kick.
Mendonca clinches up with Vinicius and pushes him back against the cage.
Vinicius can't find room to land a body shot as Mendonca controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinicius.
Mendonca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendonca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vinicius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendonca dives in and grabs Vinicius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinicius pushes down on Mendonca's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Mendonca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Mendonca or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinicius which made him look bad.
Vinicius throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendonca checks the leg kick.
Mendonca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vinicius.
Mendonca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinicius wants to land a leg kick but Mendonca is out of range.
Vinicius throws a solid leg kick but Mendonca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vinicius.
Mendonca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinicius tries to avoid it but Mendonca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinicius to the ground. Vinicius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vinicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendonca blocks a head kick by Vinicius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius misses with a head kick.
Vinicius misses with a leg kick.
Mendonca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinicius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinicius looks to land a body kick but Mendonca moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendonca avoids the head kick by Vinicius.
Taylor Mendonca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Vinicius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendonca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Vinicius.
I've got Vinicius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vinicius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinicius jabs Randy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinicius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinicius.
It looks like Dirty Randy has been cut.
Markus Vinicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinicius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vinicius throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Randy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinicius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randy under the eye.
Randy is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randy throws a body punch but Vinicius moves out of range.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vinicius is fending him off so far but Randy persists. Nope, Vinicius circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinicius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinicius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randy is defended easily by Vinicius.
Vinicius lands a right hook to the body.
Markus Vinicius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinicius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinicius digs a good body shot into Randy's ribs.
Vinicius punishes Randy's body with a nice straight punch.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Vinicius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vinicius lands a nice hook to Randy's body. Randy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Randy backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vinicius just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Randy has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Markus Vinicius!
An out of breath Markus Vinicius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Bangarang . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainbow Bright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machine works over Bright with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machine prevents Bright from getting back to his feet.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bright's head.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
Bright wants to stand up but Machine is controlling him.
Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machine won't allow Bright to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
Machine drops an elbow to the side of Bright's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bright wants to get back to his feet.
Bright looks winded!
Machine lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machine connects with a nice short shot to Bright's temple.
Machine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bright wants to try and get back to his feet.
Machine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bright's face.
Machine lands with some strikes.
Bright is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Machine! Bright is hurt baaadly! Machine is firing away with more strikes - Bright is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Diggler has chosen kick my ass......rehab as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foster.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diggler dives on top into guard.
Diggler is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Diggler trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Diggler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler trying to move into half guard but instead Foster has managed to sweep!
Foster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand but Foster has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Diggler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Foster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diggler, into his guard.
Foster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggler tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster regains half guard.
Foster looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler decides to stand up.
Diggler throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diggler circles away.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Diggler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggler.
Diggler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diggler!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Diggler really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggler defends it well.
Foster is working for an americana but Diggler has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Foster was thinking about the submission.
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diggler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Diggler in his guard.
Diggler tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is sitting in close to Foster's body. Foster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diggler is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diggler is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Foster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster retains his middleweight title!
Caleb Foster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, New World Order Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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FIGHT
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