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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Headstrong(by: Trapt). Donovan Bailey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Bailey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bailey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bailey has Foster in his guard.
Bailey looks gassed!
Foster pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foster working Bailey over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bailey is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Bailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Bailey defends the submission attempt.
Foster uses his free foot to push down on Bailey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bailey.
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Foster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailey is looking to improve his position but Foster isn't that keen on the idea.
Foster wants to control the pace but Bailey is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster being controlled here, momentarily.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster wants to control the position but Bailey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bailey is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Foster shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bailey.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bailey looking to control.
Foster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bailey looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bailey gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan Bailey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bailey wants to break free but Foster has control.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bailey prevents it.
Bailey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foster is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailey smiles and moves away.
Bailey tries to clinch but Foster moves away
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Foster is looking to stall here but Bailey recovers full guard.
Foster stops Bailey from standing up.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Bailey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey managing to control the position.
Bailey throwing short punches from the bottom.
Bailey trying to control the position here.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that second round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bailey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Foster is trying to stick to Bailey's back but Bailey is turning into Foster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Foster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey.
Bailey stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster is trying to get back to half guard.
Bailey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Foster sneaks back into half guard.
Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Foster.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster gets the takedown into side control.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Foster trying to control the position but Bailey is working away.
Foster working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Foster crashes against the mat.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.
Bailey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Foster looks to land a combination. Bailey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Foster thows a huge punch but Bailey dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Foster is tying to control. Bailey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bailey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bailey.
Bailey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Foster!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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