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Event:
OFK 201-Pellegrini Vs Kosmanov
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Foster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilson uses from the top position.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Foster is defending well.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.#CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
Foster misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster keeping control of the position.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Foster defending well.
Wilson wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#The cut above Charles Foster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Foster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russel Wilson! |
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Event:
OFK 193 - Okafor Vs Tiramanti
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Vieira shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foster counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vieira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster 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#
Vieira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Vieira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vieira shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Foster has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Foster is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Vieira has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Vieira's guard.#T3#
Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foster slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vieira.
Vieira is not content to let Foster control the position.
Vieira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vieira trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
Foster is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand but Vieira is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Vieira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Foster is looking to stand up but Vieira won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Foster trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Vieira 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.
Vieira pulls Foster in to control the position.
Foster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vieira's guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Foster throws a strike but Vieira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
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.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
Foster desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Well, if Vieira 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
That kick from Foster tenderised Vieira's leg. Vieira is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foster's guard.
Vieira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Foster working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vieira takes a little break here. Foster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foster is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foster's guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself. #T1#
Foster 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.
Vieira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vieira preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roberto Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster looking to control.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Foster is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Foster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Vieira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Vieira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Foster wants to stand back up but Vieira manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Check out the look on Vieira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Foster seems a little lost for a moment, as Vieira dominates the positioning.
Foster trying to control but Vieira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Foster manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Foster won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Vieira! |
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Event:
OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shortman was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Shortman is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Shortman has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shortman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Shortman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shortman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster content to stall in guard here. #T1##SU2#
Foster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shortman, up you get!
Shortman needs to keep his hands up - Foster had a free shot at his head there.
Shortman dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Foster pulls guard successfully.
Foster is pulling down on Shortman's head to control his posture.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
#SUB#
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Shortman is working away.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shortman won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Foster is trying to control. Shortman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Shortman is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Shortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shortman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Foster passes into side control!
Foster landing strikes.
Shortman tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.#SU2#
Foster decides to stand back up. Foster steps back and let's Shortman get back to his feet.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shortman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Shortman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Shortman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shortman off to one side.
Foster looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Foster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shortman to the ground. Foster is now in Shortman's guard.#SUB#
Shortman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster wants to control from the top but Shortman keeps moving. #SUB#
Shortman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster trying to control but Shortman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Shortman working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Foster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shortman is defended easily by Foster.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Foster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Foster stands up and beckons Shortman to his feet.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shortman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman with a poor takedown
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD2#
Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shortman can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. Shortman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Shortman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foster escapes and throws Shortman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Shortman taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU2#
Foster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shortman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Shortman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Shortman and move into the clinch position.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2##SUB#
Foster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shortman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shortman pulls down on the head and he's put Foster to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Shortman!
After the fight, James Shortman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
OFK 174 - Do Urden Vs Gomez
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Foster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Warmonger.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Warmonger back into the cage.
Warmonger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warmonger is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warmonger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foster's efforts to push away.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Warmonger fails to land.
Warmonger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warmonger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Warmonger lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Foster head around and knocks him out cold! Warmonger hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murderous Warmonger! |
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Event:
OFK 157 - Holloway Vs Bamalog
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cooper can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooper is trying to stand back up but Foster is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Foster moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
Cooper sets himself, and Foster steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Cooper misses with a hook.
As Cooper backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Cooper throws a wild body kick that Foster sees coming a mile off.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch position.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Cooper misses the jab.
Foster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.#T2#
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Cooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Foster drives through with a takedown into Cooper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Cooper pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Foster blocks a jab.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cooper!
A jab from Cooper misses.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Foster scores with a head kick. Cooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooper punishes Foster's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Cooper catches Foster right on the button with a cross.
Foster throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
Foster looks winded!#TD2#
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooper's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.#T4#
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foster on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Charles Foster's cut even more.#KD#
Cooper cracks Foster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cooper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Foster to stand back up!#ROC#Foster is rocked!#CL#
Cooper gets a clinch.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper lands a big right hand! Foster is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!
Matt Cooper is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Lothbrock gets a clinch. #TD2#
Foster pulls Lothbrock into guard.
Lothbrock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lothbrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lothbrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
We've been hearing that Lothbrock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Lothbrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster is holding on to half guard well.#SU#
Lothbrock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Foster to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Lothbrock clinches.
Lothbrock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lothbrock wants to take the fight to the mat but Foster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lothbrock to keep the fight standing.
Lothbrock keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrock has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from Lothbrock.
#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lothbrock.
Lothbrock blocks a head kick by Foster.
Lothbrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnar Lothbrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrock throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Lothbrock pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lothbrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lothbrock trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lothbrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Foster being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lothbrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lothbrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foster is trying to break free.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Lothbrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Foster throws a right hand that Lothbrock ducks under and follows up with a left that Lothbrock also avoids with ease.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lothbrock has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Foster pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster striking off his back.
Lothbrock throws a big elbow that misses.
Lothbrock cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lothbrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster feints the counter takedown.
Lothbrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbrock tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
Lothbrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lothbrock.#CL2#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Lothbrock.#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch.
A combination from Lothbrock does no damage.
Lothbrock wants to clinch#TD2#
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Lothbrock kicks Foster off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrock misses with a double jab.
Lothbrock throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Lothbrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster. #T1#
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foster! But no joy.
Lothbrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lothbrock throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Lothbrock shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
Foster works over Lothbrock's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Lothbrock pushes him off.
Lothbrock wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lothbrock is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foster uses his free foot to push down on Lothbrock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lothbrock. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrock tries to buck Foster off but Foster takes his back!
Foster controlling well, preventing Lothbrock from escaping the position.
Foster biding his time, controlling Lothbrock. #T3##SUB2#
Foster has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lothbrock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Foster is controlling the pace.
Lothbrock gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lothbrock trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Foster won't allow Lothbrock to get back to his feet.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Lothbrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lothbrock defends well.
Foster being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lothbrock misses with a leg kick
and Lothbrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lothbrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Lothbrock is looking to clinch.
Lothbrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoster.
Lothbrock tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnar Lothbrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Foster tries to sprawl but Lothbrock drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foster tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lothbrock manages to move to mount!
Lothbrock is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Charles Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster is in a horrible position here. Lothbrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrock landing punches. #CUT#The cut above Charles Foster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Lothbrock looking to control but Foster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lothbrock is working for a guillotine from mount but Foster frees his head quite easily.
Foster taking shots to the head. #CUT#Charles Foster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Foster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ragnar Lothbrock! |
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Event:
KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Foster tries to work over Rajnahn's front leg with a kick but Rajnahn checks it.
Rajnahn throws a counter high kick but Foster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rajnahn!
#CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rajnahn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rajnahn goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Foster blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Rajnahn back against the cage. #BC#
Rajnahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajnahn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster throws a series of punches but Rajnahn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajnahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Foster has Rajnahn up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rajnahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rajnahn looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Foster gets tackled into the cage by Rajnahn. Rajnahn maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rajnahn misses with a two punch combination.
Rajnahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandra Rajnahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rajnahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Foster clinches. #BC#
Rajnahn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajnahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
#TD#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Rajnahn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rajnahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rajnahn defends well.#T2#
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajnahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajnahn is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajnahn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster looks winded!
Rajnahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Foster is rocked!#CUT#Charles Foster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Foster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chandra Rajnahn!
Our winner, Chandra Rajnahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Mcgillicutty x Goku
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
Silver Bullion had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 269.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Charles Foster was cancelled. |
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Event:
KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lesnar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foster is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Lesnar.
#CUT2#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Lesnar scores with a jab.
Lesnar swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Lesnar lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lesnar connects with an inside leg kick.
Lesnar misses with a left hand #CL#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.
A shot in the inside from Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foster has had enough of the clinch but Lesnar keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Foster has Lesnar pushed against the cage.#TD#
Foster is trying to trip Lesnar. He has hold of a leg but Lesnar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Foster persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar controls Foster momentarily but Foster frees himself.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Lesnar is pulling down on Foster's head to control his posture.
Lesnar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lesnar 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lesnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Foster is positioning himself well to prevent Lesnar advancing to mount.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foster is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well. #SUB#
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar prevents Foster from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for submissions but instead, Foster has regained full guard.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Foster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Lesnar misses.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Lesnar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar thuds his right hand into Foster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Lesnar finds it's way through Foster's defenses. #CUT2#Charles Foster's cut is getting worse.
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar drops Foster with a big left hand! Foster is injured, injured bad! Lesnar jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Rajnahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rajnahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Rajnahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rajnahn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rajnahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rajnahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Rajnahn fails with the takedown.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rajnahn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Foster kicks Rajnahn off and gets to his feet.
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!
Rajnahn lands with a good body shot.
Rajnahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster throws a low kick but Rajnahn moves out of range easily. #T1#
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Rajnahn connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Rajnahn.
Chandra Rajnahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajnahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Rajnahn throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Rajnahn gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard.
Rajnahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rajnahn lands a couple of digs.
Foster wants to stand and escape but Rajnahn is having none of it.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Rajnahn slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rajnahn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rajnahn is aware though and is defending well.
Rajnahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rajnahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Foster is rocked!
Rajnahn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Foster's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chandra Rajnahn!
An out of breath Chandra Rajnahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMMA 93 Switzer vs Obaminator
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster swings for the body but Klauss moves out of range.
Klauss tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klauss throws an overhand right that has Foster reeling! Klauss follows up with more punches and Foster is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Klauss! |
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Event:
CMMA 76 Kanaani vs Keaty
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zutis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foster is looking for a sweep.
Zutis wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Zutis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zutis off and has taken his back!
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zutis covering up well under a series of strikes from Foster. #ES2#
Zutis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Foster off. It looks like it's working - Foster slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Zutis displaying calm under pressure there.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Foster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zutis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zutis wants to take the fight to the mat but Foster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Foster.
#CL#
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Zutis.#T3##TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Foster controls the position from side control.
Foster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Foster landing a few strikes.
Zutis tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Foster working the ground and pound but Zutis is defending the strikes.
Zutis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zutis trying to control the pace.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster trying to get back to full guard but Zutis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zutis controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
Zutis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zutis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Zutis tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zutis avoids the elbow strike from Foster, against the cage.
Zutis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Zutis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zutis tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zutis on the ground.
Zutis is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Foster is trying to keep Zutis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zutis passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Zutis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Zutis shoots in for a double leg but Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.#TD#
Foster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zutis is trying to defend but Foster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zutis kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Zutis shoots in.
Foster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Charles Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Zutis.
Foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Foster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foster.
Charles Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster leaves Zutis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zutis. That's going to slow Foster down. #T4#
Zutis shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Zutis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Zutis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zutis is looking to clinch.
Zutis throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zutis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zutis somewhat.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikita Zutis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Foster there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zutis enables Foster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zutis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster tries to stand but Zutis is controlling from the bottom.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zutis keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Zutis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zutis working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zutis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zutis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zutis defends it easily.
Zutis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Zutis to get to half guard.
Zutis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zutis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zutis passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zutis is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is trying to stand back up but Zutis is controlling him
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?#T3#
Zutis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zutis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zutis is looking for a kimura here.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zutis. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zutis shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Zutis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Zutis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zutis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Foster.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Zutis back into the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zutis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but Zutis won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Zutis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zutis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nikita Zutis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Zutis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikita Zutis.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Foster!
After winning the bout, Charles Foster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CMMA 67 Barbosa vs Estili
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Foster gets a clinch.
Foster is trying to drag Titty to the mat but Titty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Titty digs a right hand into Foster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foster's gas tank.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Titty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Titty - that landed with a thud.
Titty is leaning against Foster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Titty lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Titty as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Titty.
Titty struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Titty lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Titty.
Titty works on Foster's body with a couple of short punches.
Titty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Titty lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titty lands with a left to the head.
Titty pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titty. #T1#
Titty lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Foster is rocked!#CUT2#Charles Foster's cut is getting worse.
Titty pushes Foster against the cage. Titty is working some dirty boxing. Titty pushes off with a quick right hook! Foster goes down! Foster tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Titty moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tit Titty! |
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Event:
CMMA 58 Philippe vs McCrae
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Chop clinches up against the cage.
Chop misses with a punch to the body.
Chop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
A short right from Chop.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Foster jumps into guard, dragging Chop to the mat.
#SUB2#
Foster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chop has passed into half guard!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Chop decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chop tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chop to the ground. Chop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Chop instigates a clinch.
Chop lands with a left to the head.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chop as Foster tries to tie him up.
Chop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foster looks winded!#T1#
Foster is trying to pull guard but Chop has him pressed against the cage.
Pork Chop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Foster.
Chop scores with a hook to the body.
Chop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Chop pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Chop lands a big right hand that drops Foster! The killer instinct kicks in and Chop finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pork Chop! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foster catches Test with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Foster moves into full mount! Test won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Foster is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Test has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Foster controlling his opponent.
Test is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Foster controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Test is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Test might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Foster has hold of Test's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Test manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Test is trying to escape the mount.
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Test keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Foster has a good base and remains in mount.
Test knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
Foster prevents Test from getting the reversal.
Test bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Test lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Test stops Foster from standing up.
Foster has Test pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Test scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Charles Foster's cut even more.
Foster lands a decent shot there.
Foster is adopting a defensive guard.
Test working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Test not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foster is staying tight to Test's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Foster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Test tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Foster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Test is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Test is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Foster tries for a kimura but Test is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster trying to control the position but Test is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Test throws a leg kick but Foster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Test thows a leg kick but Foster checks it #TD2#
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Test wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Charles Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Test wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Test is looking to improve his position.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
Foster prevents Test from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Foster. #SUB2#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Test is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Test is in trouble now - Foster has advanced to mount!
Foster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Test really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Test manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Foster.
Foster is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Test is looking to improve his position.
Test is in trouble now - Foster has advanced to mount!
Foster controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Foster cracks Test with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Test wants to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster landing strikes from the mount and Test is in trouble!
The referee warns Test that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foster working the ground and pound effectively.
Test tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Test taking shots to the head.
Foster controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Foster avoids the attempt from Test to control.
Foster content just to control the position here.
Foster manages to capitalize on a mistake by Test to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster has the hooks in. Test is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Test is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Foster's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R3##TD2#
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Test was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Foster controlling from the top position.
Foster preventing the sweep.
Foster pushes down on Test's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Test is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Test is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster works his way into full mount!
Foster with good strikes from the mount here!
Five Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Foster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster landing punches.
Foster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Test is looking to get to half guard.
Test is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Foster jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Test manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Foster trying to control the position but Test is working away.
Foster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Test pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Foster tries for a kimura but Test is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Test's face as Foster controls the position. #SU2#
Foster stands up. #TD2#
Foster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charles Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Foster!
An out of breath Charles Foster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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