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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Mayweather has chosen Mama said knock you out! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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196 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mayweather.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manny Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather cracks Foster with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayweather lands with a cross.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
Mayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Foster seems unphased.
Mayweather connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foster in his tracks.
Foster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manny Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayweather throws a good cross that connects.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayweather obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mayweather throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather lands a jab.
Mayweather connects with a crisp jab.
Mayweather lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayweather lands a slapping body shot.
Mayweather lunges at Foster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foster's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
Mayweather connects with a nice looking jab.
Foster walks into a jab.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
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 takes one on the button.
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Mayweather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather misses the jab.
Foster tries for a takedown but Mayweather circles away easily
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mayweather dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayweather.
Mayweather cracks a nice hook into Foster's ribs.
Mayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster takes one on the button.
Mayweather cracks a nice hook into Foster's ribs.
Foster shoots in but Mayweather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayweather throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mayweather!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayweather holds on to Foster as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Foster looking to secure an arm triangle but Mayweather defends it well.
Foster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mayweather is surviving well by controlling Foster's body position as best he can.
Foster looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mayweather is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster has hold of Mayweather's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mayweather manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mayweather is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mayweather and Foster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayweather wants to control but Foster postures up.
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayweather is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayweather manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayweather manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foster is fighting to break Mayweather's control of his arms but Mayweather is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mayweather looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayweather, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mayweather dives on top into guard.
Mayweather 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.
Mayweather looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mayweather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foster's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mayweather swinging wildly here.
Mayweather cracks Foster with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.
Mayweather digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
Mayweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather pinned against the cage. Mayweather gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Mayweather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather throws a jab when Foster was well out of range.
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather with a nice cross.
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a jab to the nose.
Mayweather lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Mayweather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather lands with a straight right. Foster didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foster fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mayweather tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Mayweather has knocked Foster down with a huge combo! Mayweather steps away and waves a wobbly Foster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Manny Mayweather is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foster is rocked!
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
Mayweather uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Caleb Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Mayweather does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Mayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mayweather winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Mayweather! Manny Mayweather retains his middleweight title!
Manny Mayweather took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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