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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 93
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McSlamm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSlamm as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from McSlamm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by McSlamm.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foster showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but McSlamm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Foster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster is keen to just control but McSlamm is a slippery customer.#T2#
Foster is thwarting McSlamm's attempts to control the position.
McSlamm is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McSlamm is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
McSlamm wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
#SUB#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McSlamm has managed to free his arm - good work.
McSlamm tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSlamm defends it well.
McSlamm is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McSlamm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McSlamm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Foster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McSlamm working over Foster with some ground and pound. Foster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
McSlamm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McSlamm thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Foster actively working from the bottom here.
McSlamm is looking to stall here but Foster recovers full guard.
McSlamm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foster's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McSlamm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSlamm trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Foster - that will leave a mark!
McSlamm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foster counters with a left and a right that stings McSlamm.
McSlamm throws a body kick that misses
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has McSlamm backing up. McSlamm nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster misses with a kick to the body.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McSlamm enables Foster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McSlamm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster trying to control but McSlamm is working from the bottom.
McSlamm keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass. #SUB2#
McSlamm 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.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McSlamm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard. #REVB#
McSlamm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McSlamm throws a strike but Foster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McSlamm dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
McSlamm stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Foster throws up his legs and catches McSlamm in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McSlamm tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Foster! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Foster!
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Event:
CEFC 226
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Hug misses with a double jab.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Foster's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a series of strikes. Hug will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hug looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Hug scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Hug lands a left and a right that send Foster crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Foster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hug just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Foster has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hades Hug!
Hades Hug 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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AD374: Valar Dohaeris
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Langerholc throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Langerholc throws a body shot but no joy.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Langerholc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Langerholc looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Langerholc throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langerholc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Langerholc misses.
Foster moves out of range of the leg kick from Langerholc.
Foster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Langerholc misses with a body shot.
Foster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Langerholc lands a really nice looking cross but Foster seems unphased.
#T1#
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langerholc.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Langerholc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Langerholc.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Langerholc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Langerholc wants to control but Foster postures up.#SUB2#
Foster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Langerholc has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Foster but great work by Langerholc.
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but Langerholc keeps moving and retains side control.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Langerholc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Foster manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Langerholc.
Langerholc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Langerholc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is trying to control the position but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc 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.#SUB2#
Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Langerholc defends it easily.
Langerholc trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. #T3#
Langerholc advances to half guard.
Langerholc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Langerholc is keen to just control but Foster is a slippery customer.
Foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langerholc is nestled in close to Foster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langerholc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Langerholc trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom. #T4#
Langerholc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Langerholc seems to be working for a kimura but Foster defends the submission attempt.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working. #SUB#
Langerholc 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Langerholc is trying to control. Foster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Langerholc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Langerholc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chris Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langerholc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Foster is thwarting Langerholc's attempts to control the position.
Langerholc works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Langerholc pulls Foster in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Langerholc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.#T1#
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Langerholc wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Langerholc can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Langerholc wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Langerholc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Langerholc manages to get to full guard.
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Langerholc is defending well.
Langerholc is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Langerholc defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Foster prevents Langerholc from improving his position.
Foster wants to take a breather but Langerholc is having none of it.
Langerholc trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Langerholc sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Langerholc wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Langerholc defends it well. #SUB2#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Langerholc has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Langerholc is trying to control but can't.
Foster trying to pass the guard but Langerholc defending well. #SUB2#
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Langerholc regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Foster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Langerholc.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Langerholc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Langerholc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick.
Langerholc throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster slips under a jab from Langerholc.
As Langerholc backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Langerholc manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Langerholc gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Langerholc looking for a triangle here. Foster is fighting it but it looks tight! Langerholc pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Foster is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davor Langerholc!
Davor Langerholc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD370: The North Remembers
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Li shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster is looking for a counter combo.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li misses with a hook to the body
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Li 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.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li misses with a combination
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##TD#
Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Li wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Li striking from the bottom.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Li keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Li can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster prevents Li from improving his position.
Li missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Li tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#SUB#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Li missing with punches from the bottom.
Li strikes from the bottom but Foster uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Li misses with a strike from the bottom.
Li tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.#SUB#
Foster tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Li throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Foster trying to control the position but Li is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foster quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Li is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Li trying to work for an americana but Foster has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.#SUB2#
Li drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foster dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Li with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Foster can't handle though.
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Li with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Foster can't handle though.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Li's guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Foster wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li 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 looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Foster is defending against the submission attempts here by Li.
#SUB2#
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Chris Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Li is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
#SUB2#
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but Foster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Foster makes his way to full guard, as Li worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster! #REVR##SUB#
Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T4#
Li wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Li looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.
Li misses with a strike from the bottom.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Li throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Foster tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working. #SUB#
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Li throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Foster wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Li is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Li wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster blocks the strikes from Li.
#SUB#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Foster working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Foster wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Li is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
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.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foster passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Foster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster. #SUB#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Foster!
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD366: A Golden Crown
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Congo.
Despite the aggression on Foster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Congo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Foster is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Congo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Foster gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Congo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Foster lets go of the hold and Congo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Foster!
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD358: Wario
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolmas tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Kolmas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolmas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster avoids a kick to the body.
Kolmas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolmas as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Kolmas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kolmas backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Kolmas manages to avoid it all.
Kolmas misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Kolmas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolmas but Kolmas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramses Kolmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Foster.
Kolmas throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Kolmas misses with a body kick.
Foster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kolmas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Kolmas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
As Kolmas backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Kolmas manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Kolmas fakes the leg kick and cracks Foster in the body. #CL#
Kolmas clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kolmas throws an elbow but misses.
Kolmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Foster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kolmas.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Foster avoids a wild elbow strike from Kolmas.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Kolmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kolmas wants a takedown but no success here.
Foster blocks a body shot from Kolmas. #T3##TD2#
Foster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kolmas is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolmas is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmas wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Kolmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Kolmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmas is retaining full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving.
Kolmas is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Kolmas keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Kolmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kolmas chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmas scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Kolmas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kolmas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolmas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kolmas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kolmas throws a sloppy head kick
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Kolmas backing up. Kolmas nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Kolmas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kolmas working away.#SUB#
Kolmas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Foster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kolmas but great work by Foster.#SUB2#
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolmas 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. #T1#
Kolmas regains half guard.
Kolmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmas 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.#SUB#
Kolmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kolmas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control from Kolmas's half guard. Kolmas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kolmas looking to control.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foster controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Kolmas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolmas manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Kolmas's guard.
Kolmas is trying to keep Foster in close.
#SUB#
Foster is posturing up here but Kolmas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Foster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Foster has to tap! Slick submission there by Kolmas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramses Kolmas!
An out of breath Ramses Kolmas 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:
AD354: Griever vs Force
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving. #ES#
Anstey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Foster is looking to stall here but Anstey recovers full guard.
Foster prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Foster trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anstey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard. #REVR#
Anstey wanted to stand there but Foster had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Anstey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Foster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anstey's half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Anstey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working. #SUB2#
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Anstey is defending well.
#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Foster 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.
#SUB2#
Foster seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Anstey has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucksaw Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Anstey gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bucksaw Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Foster has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anstey doesn't defend quickly enough and Foster has managed to lock this one up! Can Anstey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Foster on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Foster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Foster made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bucksaw Anstey was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Foster and Jari Aarnio. Foster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wrecking Ball. Aarnio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube - Why We Thugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chris Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aarnio has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Foster looking for a takedown.
Aarnio wants the takedown. Foster is fighting it off but Aarnio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foster's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Foster (0) vs (2) Aarnio
Aarnio looking to pass the guard.
Aarnio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aarnio is looking to pass into half guard but Foster pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Foster is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (2) vs (2) Aarnio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
Foster is keen to just control but Aarnio is a slippery customer.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aarnio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Aarnio wants to sweep but Foster has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (2) Aarnio
Aarnio regains half guard.
Aarnio manages to get to full guard.
Aarnio keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Aarnio keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aarnio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Aarnio in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (5) vs (4) Aarnio
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aarnio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aarnio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aarnio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aarnio passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (7) Aarnio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Foster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aarnio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aarnio trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Aarnio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Foster. Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (10) Aarnio
Aarnio is trying to move to mount but Foster reverses beautifully and ends up in Aarnio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (10) Aarnio
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Aarnio is retaining full guard.
Aarnio looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Foster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Aarnio is working away.
Aarnio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aarnio is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aarnio defends it well.
Aarnio tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Aarnio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aarnio tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aarnio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aarnio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio trying to control but Foster postures up.
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aarnio is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the action but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Aarnio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aarnio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Aarnio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aarnio actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Aarnio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aarnio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Aarnio moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Aarnio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (12) Aarnio
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aarnio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aarnio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foster can't keep his opponent in guard - Aarnio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets full guard.
Aarnio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarnio is trying to control the action in half guard but Foster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aarnio is taking a breather. Foster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aarnio is looking to take a break and control but Foster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Aarnio slows the pace down in half guard.
Aarnio wants to work for an arm triangle but Foster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aarnio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aarnio wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Aarnio has control of the leg.
Foster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aarnio defends well.
Foster working for submissions but it's allowed Aarnio to get to half guard.
Aarnio controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aarnio wins on points by 12 to 7.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Foster and Alvin Aguilar. Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chris Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aguilar did well to prevent Foster getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Foster (2) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
Aguilar is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster is thwarting Aguilar's attempts to control the position.
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Foster jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (0) Aguilar
Aguilar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguilar keeps working.
Foster 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Aguilar defends it.
Foster prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Aguilar defends the submission attempt.
Aguilar is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aguilar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aguilar.
Foster wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Aguilar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (5) vs (2) Aguilar
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position.
Aguilar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Aguilar content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to control but Aguilar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (5) Aguilar
Aguilar wants to control for a moment but Foster uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aguilar stalling.
Aguilar moves into full mount! Foster won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (8) Aguilar
Aguilar trying to control but Foster is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aguilar is stalling here but it's allowed Foster to get half guard.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Foster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster is looking to control Aguilar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Aguilar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Foster to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
Aguilar wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Aguilar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (5) vs (11) Aguilar
Foster is squirming around, avoiding Aguilar's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling his opponent.
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Aguilar controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aguilar controlling from the full mount.
Aguilar fails to advance to Foster's back.
Aguilar tries to control but Foster wriggling away.
Aguilar moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Foster (5) vs (14) Aguilar
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Foster right now.
Foster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aguilar looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aguilar wants to control but Foster manages to buck him off and is now in Aguilar's guard! Nice work there by Foster! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (14) Aguilar
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (16) Aguilar
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aguilar trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aguilar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aguilar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foster is keeping the position for now.
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguilar defends well.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Foster is refusing to be controlled, as Aguilar sits in half guard.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a triangle but Aguilar pushes his legs off easily.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Aguilar is sitting in close to Foster's body. Foster has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aguilar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aguilar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Foster.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Foster!
Chris Foster gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Alvin Aguilar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huuuuhhhuuuuuhhuuuuuuhhuuuuu!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chris Foster and Aloysius Martin Thesz. Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Foster! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thesz shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thesz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thesz closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Thesz pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aloysius Martin Thesz.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Foster (4) vs (0) Thesz
Foster tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thesz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Thesz wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Thesz defends the submission attempt.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz 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.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thesz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thesz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stands and throws Thesz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (7) vs (0) Thesz
Foster tries for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Foster 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.
Thesz 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.
Thesz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Thesz defends the submission attempt.
Thesz tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thesz keeps working.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Thesz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Thesz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thesz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thesz is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thesz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (7) vs (2) Thesz
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Thesz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Thesz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Thesz is still trying to improve position.
Thesz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thesz is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Thesz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thesz is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is continuing to stall.
Thesz is looking to pass Foster's guard but actually Foster recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foster (9) vs (2) Thesz
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Thesz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thesz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thesz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Thesz's legs - danger averted.
Foster pushing down on Thesz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foster is keen to just control but Thesz is a slippery customer.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thesz defends it well.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Thesz is defending well.
Thesz actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thesz.
Foster wants to control from the top but Thesz keeps moving.
Foster is really struggling to control Thesz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thesz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Foster trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Foster passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thesz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster prevents Thesz from improving his position.
Thesz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Thesz looking for submissions off his back.
Thesz gets full guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Foster passes into half guard.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thesz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster is working for a kimura but Thesz is defending it quite comfortably.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thesz keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Thesz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Foster uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Foster (12) vs (2) Thesz
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thesz is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foster off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Foster (12) vs (6) Thesz
Thesz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to roll but Thesz sticks to his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz biding his time, controlling Foster.
Thesz tries to keep control of the position but Foster is staying busy.
Thesz controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thesz.
Thesz is looking to control Foster but Foster is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yet more stalling tactics from Thesz.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Foster right now.
Foster prevents Thesz from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Thesz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foster takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview. |
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