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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Rockrun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rockrun!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockrun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rockrun scores with a body shot.
Rockrun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockrun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.
Foster lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Beast Rockrun has been cut.
Rockrun stalling in the clinch but Foster improves position.
Rockrun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockrun can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Rockrun sprawls well.
Rockrun looks to clinch
and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockrun's guard.
Foster prevents Rockrun from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is in close to Rockrun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Foster gets to his feet - Rockrun follows without any prompting.
Rockrun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockrun has his takedown stuffed
and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockrun's guard.
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Rockrun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockrun manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Rockrun's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster won't allow Rockrun to get back to his feet.
Foster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foster stands up and waves to Rockrun to follow him.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster throws a right and a left that Rockrun avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rockrun finds it's way through Foster's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockrun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rockrun is wriggling around but Foster manages to pass to half guard.
Rockrun scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Foster manages to mount him!
Rockrun is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockrun is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Foster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockrun hang on?
Foster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beast Rockrun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rockrun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foster showed some decent athleticism there.
Rockrun wants to stand back up but Foster manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockrun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster just content to control the position.
Rockrun tries to escape but Foster is in control.
Ali Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockrun is looking to get back to his feet here but Foster is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rockrun's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockrun wants to get back to his feet.
Foster slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockrun is trying to get back to his feet but Foster has full control of the position and if anything, Rockrun has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rockrun manages to stand up with Foster still on his back. Eventually Foster drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockrun is trying to stand back up but Foster is controlling him
Rockrun wants to stand back up but Foster manages to pass into side control.
Foster in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster prevents Rockrun from escaping the position.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rockrun can do to turn this around?
Foster decides to stand back up. Foster steps back and let's Rockrun get back to his feet.
Rockrun fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster works Rockrun's body with a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed 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.
Ali Foster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beast Rockrun's cut.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rockrun tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Beast Rockrun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockrun throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockrun won't be happy with that.
Rockrun is pushing Foster's head away, looking to escape. Foster manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockrun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rockrun wants to get back to his feet.
Foster stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockrun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Rockrun. That snapped Foster's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Ali Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockrun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Foster is looking for a counter combo.
Rockrun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockrun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockrun's guard.
Rockrun has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rockrun is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Foster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockrun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockrun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Rockrun ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ali Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Rockrun.
A left lands for Rockrun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockrun has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster working Rockrun over with strikes.
Foster stands up out of the half guard.
Foster throws a right hand that Rockrun ducks under and follows up with a left that Rockrun also avoids with ease.
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockrun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Foster tenderised Rockrun's leg. Rockrun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockrun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Foster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rockrun wants to take the fight to the mat but Foster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foster lands a knee to the body.
Foster pulls guard.
Rockrun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockrun has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockrun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rockrun wants to stand and escape but instead Foster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Foster is standing up over Rockrun. Rockrun looks to escape but Foster dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockrun is looking to get back to his feet here but Foster is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rockrun's back.
Rockrun is trying to stand back up.
Rockrun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Foster!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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