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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Tank manages to break the clinch.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Tank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Tank persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Foster preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Foster wants to improve his position but Tank is controlling well.
Tank 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster pushes Tank off looking to stand but Tank dives back in and keeps control.
Tank wants to free his trapped foot but Foster is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Tank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SU2# Tank stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2# Tank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard. Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Tank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well. Foster trying to control here.
#T2# Foster wants to get back to full guard. Tank is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now. Tank is trying to control. Foster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# Tank is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tank to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tank is stalling here. Foster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tank seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Foster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Foster lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3# Tank is trying to get back to half guard. Tank can't do much from the bottom here. Tank is trying to get back to half guard. Foster taking a breather here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tank is trying to control Foster's posture but Foster avoids it. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tank takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tank manages to get back to half guard. Foster sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tank is trying to get back to full guard. 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 Alex Foster will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Foster takes one on the button. Tank connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Alex Foster has been cut.#CL2# Tank gets a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Foster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Tank breaks the clinch.
Tank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster tries to clinch but Tank moves out of range. Tank throws a fast counter high kick but Foster manages to duck under it in time.#TD2# Tank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Foster pushes Tank off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Tank. Those never looked like landing. Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tank with the counter takedown but Foster avoids it easily.#CL# Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Foster tries to pull guard but Tank holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Tank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Foster is trying to keep an underhook but Tank manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2# Tank escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD2# Tank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foster to the mat! Foster manages to get full guard. Tank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tank looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Foster keeping moving, preventing Tank from controlling successfully. Foster pulls Tank in close to prevent any damage. Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Tank trying to control the position.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches. Foster won't allow Tank to sweep him here. Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tank is trying to control the position but Foster postures up. Tank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foster controls the pace.#SUB2# Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tank is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Tank throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foster escapes and throws Tank's legs to the side, diving into side control! Foster lands some shots froms side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Foster will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Tank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Foster is controlling Tank's posture. Tank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2# Tank stands up and waves to Foster to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Foster gets caught flat footed, as Tank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Tank being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Foster is trying to keep Tank in close.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Foster is trying to keep Tank in close.
Tank advances position into side control! Foster struggling a bit here.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Foster tries to buck Tank off but Tank is having none of it. Tank laying and praying for a moment but Foster takes advantage and regains half guard. Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tank slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2# Tank stands up out of the half guard. #T3##CL2# Tank instigates a clinch. Foster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Foster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tank walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tank lands a body shot.
Tank lands a high kick!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tank. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Tank looks to land a combination. Foster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A slapping body kick lands there for Tank. Tom Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Tank clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Tank has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Foster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Foster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4# Tank throws a series of strikes and Foster wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. Foster tries to hold on but Tank postures up. Tank trying to control but Foster is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Foster working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# Grimes 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 Grimes keeps moving. Grimes wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1# Grimes trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Grimes trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grimes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold. Grimes pushes Foster off but Foster dives into side control.
#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. Grimes is trying to get back to half guard. Foster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Grimes is trying to work for a sweep but Foster has mounted him! Grimes can't escape the position.
Grimes tries to hold on but Foster postures up.#T3# Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grimes tries to buck Foster off but he can't manage it. Foster trying to control but Grimes is having none of it. Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
Foster looking to finish Grimes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grimes! Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4# Foster controlling his opponent. Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Grimes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Grimes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Foster with the ground and pound from mount. Grimes wants to control but Foster is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grimes taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex 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##CL# Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around? Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grimes scores with a nice strike. The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Grimes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Foster has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Grimes throws a counter combo.#TD2# Grimes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Foster manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2# Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Foster clinches. #TD2# Grimes wants the takedown. Foster is fighting it off but Grimes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foster's guard against the cage.#ES# Foster has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL# Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Grimes drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there. Alex Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Grimes keeps trying to improve his position. Grimes is breathing heavily.#T2# Grimes lands an upkick as Foster stands over him. Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Grimes wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD# Foster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimes's guard. Foster landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Foster drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Grimes's guard. #SUB2# Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots. Grimes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Foster has passed into side control.
Grimes tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it. Foster working the ground and pound from side control. Foster cracks Grimes with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Grimes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foster's guard. Grimes tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom. Grimes pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard. Foster keeping control of the position. Grimes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is doing well to control the position and prevent Grimes from advancing to side control. Grimes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though. #T1# Foster is trying to maintain the position but Grimes is very close to passing his half guard. Grimes wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it. Foster regains full guard. Nicely done. Foster is wriggling around but Grimes manages to pass to half guard.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
Grimes prevents Foster from standing back up.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Grimes 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. Grimes content to control rather than advance. #SUB2# Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Foster still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Foster has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Grimes manages to get back to half guard.#T3# Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head. #SUB# Foster is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Grimes is trying to control but Foster passes into side control!
Foster has control of an arm but Grimes manages to advance to Foster's back!#T4# Grimes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Foster's body.
Foster just trying to survive but Grimes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Foster is really stuck here.
Foster staying busy and making it hard for Grimes to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foster is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grimes tries to keep control of the position but Foster is staying busy. Rick Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alex Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Grimes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Foster has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Foster looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Foster really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Foster is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Alex Foster has been cut. Foster is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him. Robinson loads up on a big left hand. Foster felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Robinson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Foster can't hide his disappointment, as Robinson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Robinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# McLachlan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent McLachlan getting side control. McLachlan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. McLachlan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Foster is looking to improve his position.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLachlan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Foster manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Foster looking to control.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLachlan is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB# Foster is looking for a triangle but McLachlan pushes his legs off easily.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLachlan controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# McLachlan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard.#T2# Foster is looking for a sweep. McLachlan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. McLachlan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLachlan in particular looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foster regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# McLachlan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Foster throws up his legs and catches McLachlan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McLachlan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Foster! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Foster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Foster wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stark manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Stark prevents Foster from improving his position. Stark thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
Foster is trying to stand.
Stark 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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark. Foster is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount! Stark wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Stark looking to control but Foster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground. Stark thowing shots but they're missing. Foster tries to reverse the position but Stark maintains control.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stark raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2# Stark is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Foster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Foster! Stark is trying to hold Foster in close to prevent damage but Foster has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard. Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back! Foster is in bad spot here.
#T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foster covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2# Stark looking to break Foster's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Foster remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stark will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2# Stark has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Foster has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Foster covering up well and avoiding damage. I really don't envy Foster right now.
#T4# Stark wants to control the position but Foster frees himself and scrambles - Stark manages to regain control in side control.
Stark working away. Foster tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SUB2# Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foster, who protects the arm well. Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Foster tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Stark dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard.#SUB2# Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Rob Stark has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark. #T1# Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stark. Stark wants to take a breather but Foster is having none of it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Stark controlling the action here. Foster wants to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Stark gets the takedown into side control. Stark tries to stand but Foster is controlling his head. Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Foster is working hard here to advance position. Stark wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy. #T3# This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Stark trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom. The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stark working the ground and pound but Foster is defending the strikes. Stark looking to control but instead Foster has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Stark is stalling here. Foster is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Foster has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Stark struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foster cracks Stark with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Foster will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD# Foster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Stark has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foster 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 Stark. Stark tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position. Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.#T1# Stark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Foster is staying active. Stark is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stark controlling the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head. Foster is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Foster has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foster's guard.#REVB# Foster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Stark working a defensive guard but Foster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Foster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3# Stark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Foster has a good base and remains in mount. Foster with the ground and pound from mount. Foster controlling from mount. Stark is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB# Foster goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark. Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stark wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Foster showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Set drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Set trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foster wants to stand but Set is controlling the position. Set postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it. Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Set throwing strikes but missing. Set throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Set throwing strikes but missing. Set won't allow Foster to sweep him here. #T1# Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Set is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Set accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Foster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And Set responds with a good body kick, but Foster manages to step out the way in time.#TD2# Set shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Set showed some decent athleticism there. Set misses with a head shot. Foster uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2# Foster wants to stand and escape but Set is having none of it. Set looking to pass the guard. Foster is trying to control the position but Set postures up. Set throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely. Set wants to stand but Foster is controlling his posture from full guard. Set controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SU2# Set stands up and waves to Foster to follow him. Set swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster throws a counter high kick but Set was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2# Set has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Set pulls him back up using the underhooks. Set misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Set breaks the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch but Set moves out of range. Set throws a counter combo. Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Set displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Alex Foster has been cut.#TD2# Set bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4# Set working away. Set landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Set wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy. Foster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Set.
Foster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Set not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Set thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foster's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Set 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. Foster wants to get back to his feet. Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# Set stands up and beckons Foster to join him on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheet Set dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2# Set gets a clinch. #TD2# Set pulls guard. #SUB2# Set looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Set pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1# Foster trying to control the action but Set is working from the bottom. Set wants to get back to his feet. Set is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.#ES2# Set pushes Foster off and gets back to his feet.#CL# Set tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch. Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Set pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2##TD2# Set drives through with a takedown into Foster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Set trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. Sheet Set has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Set stands up and waves to Foster to follow him. #TD2# Set gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2# Set decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get! Set goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3# Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Foster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Set pushes him off. Set lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Set misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster tries to clinch but Set is having none of it. Foster fails in his attempt to clinch. Set throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Foster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Set. That one must have hurt. Set throws a solid leg kick but Foster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Set. Set is breathing heavily.#CL2# Set gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Foster tries to pull guard but Set forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Set breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Set lands a nice looking body kick. Sheet Set seems to be getting the better of the standup. Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Set.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Set misses with a head kick.
Set has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head kick from Set lands but Foster takes it in his stride. Foster tries to clinch but Set is having none of it. Good shot there by Set.#CUT2# Alex Foster's cut is getting worse. Sheet Set is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Set with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheet Set showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Set misses with a few strikes there.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch and Set counters with a straight right hand. Set misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Set slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Set as Foster shoots in.#TD2# Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Set to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Set passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard. Set not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Set 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. Foster tries to roll over but Set keeps him under control. Set sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foster defending well though. Set with the ground and pound but Foster uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2# Set decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get! #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Set. Both fighters are breathing heavily. You can see the frustration on Foster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Foster regains half guard. Foster trying to control from the bottom.
Set not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2# Set stands up out of the half guard. Set works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Set lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Set escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Set circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Foster drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Set follows Foster to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheet Set!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Heinrich clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heinrich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Alex Foster has been cut.#TD2# Heinrich gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Foster is controlling Heinrich's posture. Foster wants to stand but Heinrich is controlling the position. Heinrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heinrich looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1# Heinrich looking to control.
#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 throwing strikes from guard but Heinrich blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Heinrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Foster really is a fat lump.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Heinrich is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea. Heinrich wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment. Foster landing with the ground and pound. Heinrich wants to control but Foster passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Foster is trying to control. Heinrich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Heinrich is defending well.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heinrich defending well though. Foster winds up and cracks Heinrich with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Heinrich looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Heinrich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Excellent takedown into side control there by Heinrich. #T4# Foster struggling a bit here. Heinrich misses with the ground and pound. Heinrich tries to move to full mount but Foster actually manages to regain half guard. Foster 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. Heinrich slows the pace down in half guard. Foster flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Heinrich stops Foster from getting back to his feet.
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 Alex Foster will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alex Foster's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Heinrich tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Heinrich lands a takedown into guard.
Foster tries to strike from the bottom.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Heinrich from controlling successfully. Heinrich being controlled here momentarily. Heinrich prevents Foster from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foster is trying to keep Heinrich in close.
Alex Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Foster pulls Heinrich in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Heinrich wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB# Foster is looking for a triangle but Heinrich pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Foster looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heinrich has picked Foster up and slammed him! Foster can't keep hold of the triangle and Heinrich manages to pass to side control! Foster wants to control but Heinrich postures up. Heinrich tries to stand but Foster is controlling his head. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Heinrich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Heinrich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Heinrich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard. Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heinrich. Foster wants to get back to full guard. Foster is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Heinrich is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position. Heinrich trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom. Heinrich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2# Heinrich throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Foster has his hands clasped together but Heinrich breaks the hold and Foster is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Heinrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerard Heinrich! Gerard Heinrich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foster sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Overeem stops Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Foster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Foster moves into full guard.
Foster managing to control the position. Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Overeem won't allow Foster to sweep him here. Overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Foster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Foster throws a big right hand that misses. Overeem working a defensive guard but Foster passes into half guard.
#SUB# 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.
Overeem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Overeem pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Overeem wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it. Overeem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Foster is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold. #T3# Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Overeem defending well though. Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Foster pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2# Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position. This is a sustained period of stalling by Foster.#ES# Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foster is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster 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##TD# Foster drives through with a takedown into Overeem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Foster passes into half guard.
#REVB# Foster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Overeem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Overeem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back! Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around? Foster is really stuck here.
Foster holding on to Overeem's left wrist, preventing the choke. Overeem missing with strikes from the back. Foster tries to escape but Overeem has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Alex Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Foster manages to reverse the position and now he's in Overeem's guard. Nice work there by Foster.
Overeem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Overeem is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea. Foster looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Foster seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Overeem for as long as he can get away with.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Foster stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Overeem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Foster distracts Overeem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Overeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head. Foster is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.#SUB2# Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Overeem is breathing heavily.#TD2# Overeem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.#T4# Overeem is fighting to break Foster's control of his arms but Foster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Foster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Foster keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully. Foster wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Foster dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##CL# Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Foster pulls guard. Foster seems keen to control Overeem's posture.#ES# Foster pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Overeem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Overeem 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. #T1##SUB# Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foster has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up. Foster is pulling down on Overeem's head to control his posture. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Overeem looking to pass the guard. Foster wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment. Foster pulls Overeem in to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Foster gets caught flat footed, as Overeem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Foster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Overeem clinches. #T3# Foster slows down the pace here.
#TD2# Overeem drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position. Overeem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Overeem wants to get back to his feet. Foster prevents Overeem from improving his position. Foster is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.#T4# Foster drops an elbow to the side of Overeem's head. Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Overeem trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Foster closes the distance looking to clinch and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Foster showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Foster!
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