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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes into the arena with Im Gonna Kill You blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Lang !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hall!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall blocking some punches.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hall breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lang has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall lands a couple of digs.
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall passes Lang 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lang looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is working for a kimura but Lang is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hall passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang is trying to get back to half guard.
Lang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hall is taking a breather. Lang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lang wants to sweep but Hall has passed to side control!
Hall wants to stand but Lang has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall controls the position.
Lang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Hall.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lang sees it coming and defends easily.
Lang wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lang is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tito Hall!
A relieved looking Tito Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes into the arena with Big fat blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe gets caught napping as Cooper dives in and scores a takedown. Joe manages to retain guard.
Joe is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Joe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooper works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper lands a couple of digs.
Cooper lands a couple of elbows.
Cooper is working Joe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Cooper postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Cooper looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooper has control of Joe's left arm, preventing Joe from doing any damage.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper has his hands on Joe's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Cooper's guard.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper pulls Joe in close to his closed guard and prevents Joe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Joe cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
Joe postures up.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sheldon Cooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cooper shoots in and gets a takedown into Joe's guard.
Cooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cooper rolls with it to try and escape but Joe cranks on the arm and Cooper is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fat Joe!
Fat Joe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You are my dinner.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whitey Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burgess Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Burgess Meredith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitey Marsh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burgess Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meredith looks for a takedown but Marsh sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsh .
Marsh has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Meredith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Marsh yanks on the arm and Meredith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Marsh .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Whitey Marsh !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flynn Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray has chosen Champion 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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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flynn Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Inc avoids the body shot from Dray.
Inc scores with a takedown into Dray's guard.
Inc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inc trying to control but Dray is working from the bottom.
Inc is really struggling to control Dray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Flynn Inc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Inc shoots in but no luck this time.
Dray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dray seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc trying to hold on to Dray's head to control him but Dray postures up.
Inc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dray.
Nice strikes from Dray there.
Dray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dray is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Inc sees it coming and defends easily.
Dray thows a huge punch but Inc dodges it nicely.
Inc trying to control from the bottom.
Dray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dray.
Inc is looking for a sweep. Dray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dray is looking for a kimura here.
Dray is trying for a kimura here. Inc looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dray wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Dray!
Ricky Dray very nearly forgot to thank New World Order Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crook kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hall of Fame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Crook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crook clinches.
Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crook tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza tries a knee to the head but Crook blocks it.
Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souza is working Crook over against the cage.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Crook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Crook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crook cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Crook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nate Crook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Crook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Crook's front leg but catches the back leg as Crook tries to avoid it.
Crook misses with a few strikes there.
Crook jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souza slips a jab from Crook.
Souza avoids the body shot from Crook.
Crook throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Crook backing up. Crook nods at Souza to acknowledge the strikes.
Crook thows a body shot but no joy.
Crook throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Crook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crook tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crook's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crook keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza trying to control but Crook is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crook looking for a sweep. Not yet Crook, not yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Souza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Crook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Crook saw that one coming.
Nate Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crook jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Crook moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Crook lands a slapping body shot.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Crook.
Crook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Crook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza slips a straight right by Crook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crook misses with a hook.
Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Jake Souza has been cut.
Crook looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Crook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Crook.
Decent striking displayed by Crook there.
Crook thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Crook lands with a right to the head.
Souza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crook is defending well for now.
Crook has had enough of the clinch but Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Crook lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Crook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crook blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook prevents the takedown attempt.
Crook lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Souza.
Crook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crook prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza tries for a takedown but Crook manages to get underhooks.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Crook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crook prevents a body shot from Souza.
Crook prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Crook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crook prevents a body shot from Souza.
A shot in the inside from Crook.
Crook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crook is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Crook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crook lands a left hand.
Crook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crook tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crook throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Crook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Crook. Those never looked like landing.
Crook misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza trying to control but Crook is working from the bottom.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Crook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crook dives on top into guard.
Crook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crook preventing the sweep.
Crook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Crook defends easily.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crook is aware though and is defending well.
Crook content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Crook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Nate Crook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crook.
Crook misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Crook misses.
Crook slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Crook sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crook closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Crook lands a nice uppercut.
Souza is working for takedown but Crook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crook lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Crook gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza tries a body shot but Crook blocks it.
Crook lands with a left to the head.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crook avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nate Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Crook controls his hands.
Crook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crook lands a left and a right that send Souza crashing to the mat, dazed. Crook thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crook throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Crook.
Crook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Crook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crook takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crook.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Nate Crook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Souza tries a body shot but Crook blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Crook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crook stalling.
Crook gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Crook blocks a body shot from Souza.
Crook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crook.
Crook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Souza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crook after a bit of a struggle.
Crook has Souza pushed against the cage.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Crook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crook lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nate Crook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Crook. That snapped Souza's head back.
Crook scores with a shot to the body.
Crook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza is rocked!
Nate Crook is winning the standup battle so far.
Crook looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Crook pushes Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Crook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crook lands a left and a right that send Souza crashing to the mat, dazed. Crook thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Crook finish him?
No joy there for Crook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crook batters Souza with a massive right followed by a huge left! Souza is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Crook lands a final crushing right hand to drop Souza to the mat with a gruesome thud! Crook is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Crook!
An out of breath Nate Crook 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Griffin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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20
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Griffin is trying to drag Cuaresma Iiii to the mat but Cuaresma Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii - that landed with a thud.
Griffin looks winded!
Cuaresma Iiii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffin or not.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cuaresma Iiii lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffin is rocked!
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuaresma Iiii finish him?
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shot to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii is working Griffin over against the cage.
A short left from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Griffin to his knees! Cuaresma Iiii keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen Tech N9ne- Slacker as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Banks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Greco finds it's way through Banks's defenses.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banks swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
Banks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banks swings for the body but Greco moves out of range.
Banks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Banks is predictable there
and Greco counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Banks to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Greco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Greco!
Chris Greco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Summit. Anthony has chosen Holidae Inn 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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265 lbs
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265 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alaskan Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anthony catches Assassin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Alaskan Assassin has been cut.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Assassin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anthony cracks Assassin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Assassin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Anthony finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assassin's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anthony defends well.
Assassin pushes a forearm under Anthony's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anthony is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alaskan Assassin!
Alaskan Assassin retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alaskan Assassin made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skrillex - Bangarang . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
165 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machine prevents Mityou from escaping the position.
Mityou is looking for a sweep.
Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mityou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mityou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou can't do much from the bottom here.
Machine in the domination position with Mityou hanging on.
Mityou taking a bit of punishment here - Machine scoring with strikes.
Mityou is trying to control Machine's posture but Machine avoids it.
Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mityou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mityou wants to get back to full guard.
Mityou is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mityou defends it well.
Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mityou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura here.
Machine throwing shots but Mityou is blocking nicely.
Mityou is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mityou avoid being mounted?
Machine thows a huge punch but Mityou dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mityou trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine throwing shots but Mityou is blocking nicely.
Mityou is trying to get back to full guard.
Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mityou is just riding it out for now. Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Machine is working for a kimura but Mityou is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mityou .
Mityou fails with a takedown attempt.
Mityou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cardio Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mityou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machine postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine drops back looking for a leg! Mityou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mityou manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Mityou 's guard.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mityou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Mityou in his guard.
Mityou trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sub Mityou has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mityou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mityou stuffs the takedown.
Machine tries to sprawl but Mityou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mityou is trying to control. Machine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mityou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like Mityou is going to stand back up.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sub Mityou hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mityou counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now.
Mityou wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
Mityou won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mityou passes Machine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Mityou sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mityou wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine clobbers Mityou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mityou leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mityou .
Cardio Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Mityou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Mityou misses.
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mityou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sub Mityou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mityou defends it nicely.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Mityou .
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mityou did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Mityou trying to control from the bottom.
Mityou wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
Machine is working for a kimura but Mityou is defending it quite comfortably.
Machine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mityou 's head.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine winds up and cracks Mityou with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mityou trying to hold on to Machine's head to control him but Machine postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mityou defends it well.
Mityou tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Machine trying to work for an americana but Mityou has managed to regain full guard.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine won't allow Mityou to sweep him here.
Machine working some strikes from top position.
Mityou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mityou , not yet.
Mityou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machine is aware though and is defending well.
Mityou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mityou looking to control.
Mityou looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Mityou .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mityou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mityou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Mityou in his guard.
Mityou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine pushes Mityou off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mityou .
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mityou defends it nicely.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machine as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Mityou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machine won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mityou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machine's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Mityou misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mityou shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mityou 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mityou throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mityou .
Machine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Mityou is defending well.
Mityou struggling a bit here.
Mityou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine working the strikes but Mityou uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mityou is trying to stand up here but Machine is controlling him well.
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 Mityou 's temple.
Mityou tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Mityou gets full guard.
Mityou is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mityou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Mityou is looking for a triangle but Machine pushes his legs off easily.
Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mityou 's head.
Machine won't allow Mityou to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mityou is keeping the position.
Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mityou 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou wants to get back to his feet but Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mityou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Mityou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine pushes Mityou off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou tries a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mityou as he avoids it easily.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Mityou which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Mityou shows good takedown defense.
Mityou tries to clinch up but Machine circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine dives in and grabs Mityou 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mityou pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
Mityou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine had his way with Sub Mityou in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machine postures up.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mityou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mityou is keeping the position for now.
Machine is working hard here to advance position.
Mityou working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine postures up in Mityou 's guard and throws a big left but Mityou blocks it.
Machine landing with the ground and pound.
Machine lands a couple of digs.
Mityou looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Mityou is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machine is in close to Mityou 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mityou wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mityou is keeping the position for now.
Machine is working Mityou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mityou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine drops back looking for a leg! Mityou is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mityou manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Mityou 's guard.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Machine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mityou manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machine has Mityou in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine is working an open guard so Mityou takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Mityou . Mityou gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardio Machine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Mityou counters with a single leg into guard. Machine didn't expect that.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sub Mityou .
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Mityou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mityou .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mityou .
Sub Mityou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardio Machine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cardio Machine made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foster misses with a head shot. Stevens uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Foster pushes down on Stevens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster working Stevens over with strikes.
Foster thows a huge punch but Stevens dodges it nicely.
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Foster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Foster looking to finish with strikes here!
Foster 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens avoids a strike by Foster and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Foster's guard! Fantastic escape!
Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster pushes Stevens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stevens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foster drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Stevens in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster pushes Stevens off and gets back to his feet.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caleb Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stevens connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens staying out of range there.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevens leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Foster moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to break free but Foster has control.
Foster tries to pull guard but Stevens holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster has Stevens pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Foster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stevens tumbling to the mat - Foster dives into Stevens's guard.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster lands a couple of elbows.
Caleb Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens controls Foster momentarily but Foster frees himself.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Foster landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foster works over Stevens with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.
Stevens stops Foster from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens wants to stand but Foster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that second round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Mike Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens gets full guard.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevens 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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevens has momentary wrist control but Foster slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foster's guard.
Foster is looking to stand up but Stevens isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster clearly takes that round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foster wants to clinch but Stevens slips to the side
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foster thinking.
Foster wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Foster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Stevens pushes him off.
Stevens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stevens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevens counters with a one-two to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
Foster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster misses with a hook
and Stevens counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Stevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foster misses with the head strike.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
A short right from Foster.
Foster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stevens is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster had his way with Mike Stevens in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Stevens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster scores with the left hand. Stevens knows he should have avoided that one.
Foster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Foster will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Foster shoots in.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens scores with a jab.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Foster lands the left hand.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster tries to clinch but Stevens moves away
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Foster.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Foster tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Foster moves to clinch but Stevens breaks away
and Stevens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Foster breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caleb Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Foster in close.
Mike Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caleb Foster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caleb Foster made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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