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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Muscat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscat comes to the cage accompanied by ultimate fighter song. AJ Foster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Muscat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muscat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trent Muscat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muscat wants to clinch.
Muscat gets a clinch.
Muscat lands a nice elbow.
It looks like AJ Foster has been cut.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
Muscat lands an elbow just above Foster 's eye.
Muscat lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment.
Muscat landing knees to the head.
Foster looks gassed!
Muscat throws an elbow that misses.
Muscat with a knee to the head.
Muscat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foster blocks it with crossed arms.
Muscat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Foster jumps guard but Muscat stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muscat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muscat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trent Muscat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Foster.
Muscat with a knee to the head.
Muscat connects with a knee to the head.
Muscat lands a nice elbow.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
Muscat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muscat lands a damaging elbow.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muscat lands an elbow inside that Foster shrugs off.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muscat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Muscat.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muscat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muscat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muscat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muscat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foster's defenses.
Muscat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foster's efforts to push away.
Muscat landing knees to the head.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muscat is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
Muscat tries to land a knee to the head but Foster blocks with his arms.
Muscat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foster's defenses.
Muscat throws an elbow but it misses.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muscat misses with a knee to the head.
Foster gets control of Muscat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muscat wants to stand but Foster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Foster wants to sweep here but Muscat controlling him for the moment.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Muscat stands up and waves to Foster to follow him.
Muscat is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscat wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Muscat wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Muscat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster takes an elbow to the temple.
Muscat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muscat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muscat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Foster.
Muscat connects with a knee to the head.
Muscat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muscat prevents the takedown attempt.
Muscat with a knee to the head.
Foster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muscat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Muscat.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muscat lands a knee to the head.
Muscat connects with a knee to the head.
Foster is trying to force a seperation but Muscat has the dominant position.
Muscat lands an elbow inside that Foster shrugs off.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muscat throws an elbow but misses.
Muscat tries a knee to the head but Foster blocks it.
Muscat lands a damaging elbow.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Muscat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muscat is looking to clinch.
Muscat moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Muscat tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Muscat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muscat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muscat is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Muscat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Muscat has managed to clinch.
Muscat lands a damaging elbow.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muscat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muscat tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Muscat tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muscat drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muscat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muscat lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muscat lands an elbow just above Foster 's eye.
Muscat connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscat lands an elbow inside.
Muscat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muscat lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment.
Muscat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muscat with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muscat.
Muscat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muscat lands a nice elbow.
Muscat lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment.
Muscat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muscat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
Muscat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
Foster has Muscat 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 Muscat tumbling to the mat - Foster dives into Muscat's guard.
Foster trying to control but Muscat is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster won't allow Muscat to get back to his feet.
Foster 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.
Muscat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muscat tries to clinch up.
Trent Muscat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muscat tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Muscat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muscat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foster avoiding damage.
Foster has Muscat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muscat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trent Muscat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscat lands a damaging elbow.
Muscat looking to throw knees to the head but Foster is blocking nicely.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Foster tries to pull guard but Muscat holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Foster blocks an elbow strike from Muscat.
Muscat lands a knee to the head.
Muscat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muscat throws an elbow but it misses.
Foster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Muscat is trying to keep an underhook but Foster manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Foster stands up from half guard.
Foster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muscat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muscat wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster won't allow Muscat to get back to his feet.
Muscat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muscat lands an elbow just above Foster 's eye.
Foster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muscat smiles and moves away.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Muscat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muscat tries to land a knee to the head but Foster blocks with his arms.
Muscat throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muscat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Muscat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Muscat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foster takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Muscat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Muscat's guard now.
Muscat has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muscat doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Muscat moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Muscat is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muscat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muscat moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muscat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muscat clinches up against the cage.
Muscat tries a knee to the head but Foster blocks it.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster is trying to break free.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster tries to pull guard but Muscat holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Trent Muscat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Foster.
Muscat throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muscat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muscat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muscat moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Muscat stuffs the takedown.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muscat moves into the clinch.
Muscat lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muscat has him pressed against the cage.
Muscat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foster blocks it with crossed arms.
Muscat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster is looking to control Muscat's arms but Muscat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foster has his back to the cage.
Foster drags the fight down to the ground.
Muscat gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Muscat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muscat looking to throw knees to the head but Foster is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muscat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Muscat.
Muscat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muscat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muscat lands an elbow inside that Foster shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muscat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foster's brow.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Muscat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muscat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muscat lands an elbow inside.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muscat stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Muscat scores with a knee to the head.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muscat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Muscat lands an elbow that stopped Foster in his tracks for a moment.
Muscat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muscat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Muscat is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Muscat.
Muscat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muscat lands a nice elbow.
Foster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Foster stands up and waves to Muscat to follow him.
Muscat closes the distance but Foster moves to the side
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Muscat didn't expect that.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Muscat is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Muscat keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Muscat is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Foster trying to control but Muscat is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muscat wriggles free and stands up.
Muscat darts in trying to clinch
and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muscat's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster stands and throws Muscat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muscat tries to escape but Foster is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster lands a few punches from side control.
Muscat is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Muscat is not content to let Foster control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Foster!
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energy
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hype
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