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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mickey Factz - Rocker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries for a takedown but Zuberi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuberi pinned against the cage. Zuberi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuberi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Zuberi shows good takedown defense.
Zuberi cracks the inside of Foster's front leg.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Zuberi instigates a clinch.
Zuberi breaks the clinch.
Zuberi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuberi controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuberi scores with a shoulder strike.
Zuberi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zuberi.
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Zuberi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuberi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuberi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zuberi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zuberi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuberi striking off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuberi wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Zuberi managing to control the position.
Zuberi wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
Zuberi wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi throws a nice head kick!
It looks like James Foster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuberi throws a good cross that connects.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuberi lands with a slapping head kick.
Zuberi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuberi lands a couple of digs.
Zuberi is working Foster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zuberi working some strikes from top position.
Zuberi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zuberi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foster's head.
Zuberi lands a couple of digs.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zuberi works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuberi thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Zuberi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuberi throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuberi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Zuberi both land. Nice combination.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuberi lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Foster's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zuberi tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Zuberi's head.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Foster prevents Zuberi from standing back up.
Zuberi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuberi working for a choke but Foster is defending well.
Zuberi doesn't have the hooks in and Foster manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zuberi is on top in guard.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Zuberi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuberi slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Foster.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuberi blocks the strikes from Foster.
Foster has hold of Zuberi's hands but Zuberi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foster misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zuberi is keen to just control but Foster is a slippery customer.
Zuberi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zuberi working Foster over with strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Zuberi takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zuberi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuberi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuberi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zuberi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuberi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zuberi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Foster thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Foster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zuberi's face.
Zuberi is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Zuberi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foster throws some wild stikes that Zuberi manages to avoid easily.
Foster avoids the attempt from Zuberi to control.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
Zuberi tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
Zuberi taking shots to the head.
Foster lands a heavy elbow.
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.
Zuberi wants to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
Zuberi tries to buck Foster off but he can't manage it.
Zuberi regains half guard.
Foster is nestled in close to Zuberi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zuberi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foster throws a strike but Zuberi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zuberi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuberi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zuberi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuberi working some strikes from top position.
Zuberi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zuberi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zuberi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Foster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zuberi lands a nice short elbow.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zuberi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zuberi passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuberi trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
Zuberi wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zuberi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Foster striking from half guard on the bottom.
Foster landing rabbit punches to the side of Zuberi's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Zuberi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foster flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zuberi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but Zuberi has a good base and remains in mount.
Zuberi blocks Foster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Foster swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foster throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zuberi. What's that going to do exactly?
A nice elbow there by Zuberi.
Foster trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Zuberi.
Zuberi raining down shots from the mount!
Foster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Zuberi scoring with strikes but Foster is staying in there.
Foster throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zuberi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zuberi cracks Foster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zuberi. What's that going to do exactly?
James Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuberi controlling his opponent.
Foster punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Zuberi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuberi trying to control but Foster is having none of it.
Zuberi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Foster because Zuberi loaded up on that one.
Foster flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zuberi looking to secure an arm triangle but Foster defends it well.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuberi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zuberi blocks Foster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Zuberi blocks Foster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuberi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.
Folami Zuberi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuberi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Folami Zuberi!
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energy
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FIGHT
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