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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Best gets a takedown into half guard.
Best takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Best missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Best takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Best seems to be looking for submissions.
Best looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Best is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Best is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Best.
Foster wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Best looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Best is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Best thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
Best is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Best is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Best to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Best is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Best sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Best thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foster's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Best throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Best slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Best pinned against the cage. Best gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Best appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Best closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Best lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Foster pushes Best off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.#TD#
Best throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foster was covering up waiting for the punch and Best finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Best stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T4#
Best seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foster for as long as he can get away with.
Foster is trying to control the position but Best postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Best working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster pulls Best in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Best dominated that round.
That's time! Best's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholas Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Foster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Foster wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Best rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foster trying to control the position but instead, Best has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foster into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Best gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foster regains guard.
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!
Best controlling from the top position. #T1#
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Best is one step ahead there. #SU#
Best decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get! #CL#
Best drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.
#TD#
Best has Foster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Best pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foster tumbling to the mat - Best dives into Foster's guard.#ES2#
Foster kicks Best off and gets to his feet.
Best keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.
Horrible takedown attempt by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Best, which made it look bad.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Best misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Best shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.#SU#
Best stands and steps away. Foster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Best tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Best throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Best throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Best moves away.#TD2#
Foster feints and as Best raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Best pushes Foster off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Best is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Best circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster is looking to clinch but Best is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foster misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Best misses. #TD#
Best closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Best lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Foster pushes Best off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Best dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Best throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Best dives in and scores a takedown into Foster's guard.#SU#
Best gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Best.
Nicholas Best is winning the standup battle so far.
Best keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Best is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Best stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Best wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.#T1#
Best misses with the combination.
#TD#
Best gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard.
Best is standing up over Foster. Foster looks to escape but Best dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVB#
Best could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Best sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Best fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster struggling a bit here.
Best working the ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Best has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Best moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoster.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Best shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Best throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Best connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Best is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Best throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Best 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 Best has Foster in his guard.#REVB#
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Best's guard.
Best works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Best is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Best is trying to improve his position.
Best wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Best is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Best showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Best has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Best!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Clemons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Foster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clemons wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard.
Clemons is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clemons gets full guard.
Foster won't allow Clemons to get back to his feet.
Clemons is controlling Foster's posture.
Clemons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clemons has his hands on Foster's head, controlling the position.
Clemons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Foster postures up.
Clemons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Foster is now in half guard.
Clemons wants to get back to full guard but Foster has mounted him!
Clemons holds on, trying desperately to control.
Clemons is looking to get to half guard.
Clemons wants to control but Foster is having none of it.#SUB2#
Clemons tries to improve his position but Foster has taken his back! Foster has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Clemons tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Foster pushes Clemons away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Craft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Foster has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Craft is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Craft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craft is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foster letting Craft take a breather here.
Craft stalling.
Craft stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deandre Craft.#TD2#
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Craft looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Craft keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foster prevents Craft from standing back up.
Foster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Craft looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Craft is concentrating on defense, preventing Foster from advancing position.
Craft pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Craft is trying to get back to full guard.
Craft makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Craft.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stops Craft from standing up.
Craft is breathing heavily.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craft!#ES#
Craft throws Foster to one side and escapes!
Craft misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craft!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Craft knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Craft is defending well.
Craft is looking to reverse the position.
Craft wants to get back to his feet but Foster is dominant here and he's now got Craft's back!
Foster has the hooks in. Craft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Craft is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Craft feints and as Foster raises his hands in defense, Craft changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craft throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Craft wants to stand but Foster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Craft wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Foster's closed guard. He's half up but Foster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Foster pivots and extends the arm, Craft falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Foster! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Foster has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boyer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Boyer gets to his feet - Foster follows without any prompting. #TD#
Boyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyer wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Foster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boyer escapes and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Boyer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Foster to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Foster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boyer on his heels. He'll look to pass Boyer's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Boyer is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Boyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyer struggling a bit here.#T2#
Boyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Boyer is trying to control but can't.
Boyer controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyer defends it well.
Boyer wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boyer won't allow Foster to pass to mount. #SUB#
Boyer actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Boyer gets full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving. #SUB#
Boyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyer is breathing heavily.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boyer is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyer avoid being mounted?
Boyer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster wants to pass to mount but Boyer is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster is trying to control. Boyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Foster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Foster avoids the head kick by Boyer.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster.
Boyer controls the position for a moment.
Boyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster in the domination position with Boyer hanging on.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boyer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Foster passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyer struggling a bit here.#T1#
Boyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Foster trying to control here.
Foster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foster trying to control here.
#SUB#
Boyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foster sees it coming and defends easily.
Foster is looking to control Boyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Boyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Damian Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Foster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyer is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Boyer winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Boyer is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Boyer is working for a submission of some sort.
Boyer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Boyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Foster trying to control but Boyer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boyer has an active guard here but Foster has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boyer is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Boyer is trying to control Foster's posture but Foster avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster grinds an elbow into Boyer's temple.
Boyer wants to control but Foster postures up.
Boyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Boyer trying to control from the bottom.
Boyer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura but Boyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage. #SUB#
Boyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyer is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Boyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Boyer is defending well.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyer defending well though. #SUB2#
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Boyer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Boyer actively working from the bottom here.
Foster wants to take a breather but Boyer is having none of it. #T3#
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Boyer actively working from the bottom here.
Boyer is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyer avoid being mounted?
Boyer manages to get to full guard.
Foster preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Boyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster forces his way into half guard.
Boyer trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster trying to mount his opponent but Boyer defends it.
Foster prevents Boyer from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foster 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Foster!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 925 Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Saarela scores with a jab to the body.
Saarela lands an overhand right.
Saarela thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Saarela sprawls well.
Saarela looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saarela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Foster is rocked!
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarela takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Ilpo Saarela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarela misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Saarela connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Saarela throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saarela tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saarela to the ground. Saarela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saarela throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarela as he avoids it easily.
Ilpo Saarela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.
Foster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saarela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster wants to counter with a clinch but Saarela pushes him away.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarela misses the shot to the body.
Saarela connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Saarela is looking to wear down Foster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saarela counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarela looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilpo Saarela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarela but Saarela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster looks winded!
Saarela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Saarela clobbers Foster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Saarela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarela falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Saarela backing up. Saarela nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarela misses with a wild combination.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Saarela and move into the clinch position.
Saarela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Saarela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from Saarela.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarela finish him?
Saarela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Foster misses with a takedown
letting Saarela counter with a right hand.
Saarela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saarela connects with a crisp jab.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saarela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarela is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saarela throws a shot to the body.
Saarela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarela circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Saarela circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Saarela counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarela misses with the combination.
Saarela lands an overhand right.
Saarela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saarela lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarela. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saarela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saarela lands a right hand from hell, dropping Foster. Saarela pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilpo Saarela!
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