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Event:
FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foster leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Foster for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Paquiao is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paquiao just manages to avoid it.
Foster throws the kick towards the body but Paquiao avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Paquiao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Foster.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Paquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Paquiao in the body.
Paquiao throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Paquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Paquiao throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster lands a nice looking body kick.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paquiao misses with a body shot.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Paquiao moves out of range easily.
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paquiao. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paquiao misses with a hook.
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paquiao.#CUT2#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.#CL#
Paquiao gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
Paquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foster keeps control of Paquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster tries a body shot but Paquiao blocks it.
Paquiao is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
Foster stalls.
Paquiao tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Foster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paquiao wants to break free but Foster has control.
#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Mano Paquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Foster forces Paquiao back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paquiao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Paquiao throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Paquiao back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Foster.
Paquiao is trying to break free.
Paquiao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paquiao tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Foster just leaning against Paquiao, taking a breather.
Foster landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Foster's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Foster with a knee to the head.
Paquiao is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Paquiao tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paquiao, pushing him back against the cage.
Paquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foster pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paquiao has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Paquiao tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster wants to clinch.#T4#
Paquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Foster rushes Paquiao and presses him up against the cage.
Foster stalls.
Foster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Foster manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Paquiao has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Paquiao. #CL#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paquiao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Foster.
Paquiao throws a combination that misses
and Foster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paquiao's head.
Foster has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Foster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foster delivers a nice body kick.
Paquiao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paquiao misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mano Paquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Foster.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Paquiao.
Paquiao lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Foster can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Paquiao and Foster drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Paquiao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mano Paquiao! |
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Event:
FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Foster throws a head kick that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster lands a nice looking body kick.
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a solid body kick.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster thuds his shin into the meat of Man's side.
Man misses with a hook
and Foster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Foster delivers a nice body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Man has eaten all the pies!
Foster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Foster scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Foster.
Man looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Foster throws a head kick that Man semi-blocks.
Foster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
Foster connects with a high kick.
Man blocks a head kick by Foster.
As Foster backs off Man throws a huge counter combo but Foster manages to avoid it all.
Man avoids the head kick by Foster.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well. #CL#
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Foster stalling the fight.
#T2#
Man tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Foster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Foster.
I was talking to Foster's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Man catches Foster right on the button with a cross.
Foster connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Preston Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Foster thumps Man with a low kick.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.#CL#
Foster forces Man back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Foster darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man jumps guard but Foster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foster. Man shrugs it off though.
Foster scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws out a counter right but Foster avoids it with no problem.
Man misses with a right hand
and Foster counters with a good, hard body kick but Man shrugs it off.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foster.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Foster lands but Man takes it in his stride.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Foster.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that round.
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 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foster.
Foster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.#CUT#It looks like Sanwich Man has been cut.
Man blocks a head kick by Foster.
Foster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Man misses.
Foster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Foster throws a nice head kick!
Preston Foster is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man is trying to pull guard but Foster has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Foster gets a clinch.
Foster just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Foster scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Foster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Foster lands but Man takes it in his stride.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Foster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Foster scoring well with a low kick there.
Foster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foster.#CL#
Foster pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster working aggressively here.
Foster stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Foster slams his shin into Man's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanwich Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man misses with a double jab.
And Foster counters with a quick kick to the body but Man blocks it.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man throws a jab when Foster was well out of range.
Foster is looking to counter with a body kick.
Man throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Foster throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster connects with a leg kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster. #T1#
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster thinks about countering with a head kick.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foster lands with a nice body kick.
Foster slips under a jab from Man.
Foster lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Foster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foster moves away from the strike by Man.
Foster lands with a nice body kick.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man misses with the combination.
Foster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.#CL#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Foster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Foster has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Foster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to break free.#T3##BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Man dips to his left and cracks Foster with an uppercut!
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man avoids the head kick by Foster.
Man tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch. #BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Man throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
Foster moves away from the strike by Man.
Foster tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Foster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Foster pushes Man away with a front kick.#CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Foster! |
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Event:
FCL - 12
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Paquiao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foster.
Foster scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Foster has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Foster pushes Paquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Paquiao can't break the clinch.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch.
Paquiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Paquiao lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Foster lands with a nice body kick.
Paquiao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Foster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Foster lands but Paquiao takes it in his stride. #T1#
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Foster.
Paquiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
Paquiao tries to break the clinch but Foster is controlling the position. #BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paquiao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paquiao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Foster.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster stalling in the clinch.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paquiao's efforts to push away.
Foster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Foster keeps control of Paquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Foster's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preston Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Paquiao controls his hands.
Foster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paquiao tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paquiao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Foster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paquiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Paquiao in a clinch.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Foster slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foster looks to land a body kick but Paquiao moved away.
Paquiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paquiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foster lands with a kick to the temple. Paquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paquiao's elbow. #BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Paquiao looks to move away, Foster throws a big counter combo but Paquiao just gets out of the way.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Paquiao in the body.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Foster throws a body kick that misses.
Paquiao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Paquiao is looking for the big counter here.
Foster pushes Paquiao away with a front kick.
Paquiao misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foster. That's going to slow Paquiao down.
Paquiao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Foster. That one must have hurt.
Paquiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paquiao moves out of range as Foster throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paquiao is looking for the big counter here.
Paquiao avoids the head kick by Foster.
Paquiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foster.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paquiao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foster.#CL#
Foster pushes Paquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster keeps control of Paquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foster has Paquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Paquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Paquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses.
Foster throws the kick towards the body but Paquiao avoids it.#T1#
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paquiao.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paquiao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Foster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Foster wants to clinch up but Paquiao keeps it at a distance.
Foster takes one on the button.
Foster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Foster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paquiao will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Foster drives through and clinches with Paquiao against the cage.
Paquiao has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preston Foster is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Paquiao moves out of range easily.
Foster throws a head kick but Paquiao moves out of range.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Paquiao back into the cage.
Foster has Paquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Paquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paquiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Foster. #T3#
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paquiao can do to turn this around?
Paquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foster has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster thuds his shin into the meat of Paquiao's side.
Crunch! Foster slams his shin into Paquiao's torso.
Paquiao throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Paquiao.
A nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
Paquiao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foster. Foster obviously looking to wear him down.
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Preston Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paquiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster throws a nice head kick!
Paquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paquiao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Foster scoring well with a low kick there.
Paquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paquiao is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Foster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paquiao takes a step back to recover.
Foster is looking to slow Paquiao down with leg kicks.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paquiao.
Foster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Foster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foster.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Foster.
Paquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paquiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1##CL#
Foster clinches.
Paquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foster has Paquiao pressed against the cage, preventing Paquiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Preston Foster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paquiao is trying to push Foster away but Foster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paquiao letting Foster take a breather here.
Paquiao is trying to break free.#BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foster throws a head kick that misses
and Paquiao counters with a series of strikes. Foster will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.#T2#
Paquiao scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foster lands with a nice body kick.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paquiao.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paquiao throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Foster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paquiao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Paquiao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Foster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Paquiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foster gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Foster.
Foster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Paquiao is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Foster instigates a clinch.
Paquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Paquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paquiao is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
Paquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Paquiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Foster wants to clinch
and Paquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paquiao tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mano Paquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Foster! |
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Event:
FCL - 6
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Eklund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Eklund misses with a punch to the body.
Foster blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Foster rushes Eklund and presses him up against the cage.
Foster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eklund avoids it.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund working aggressively here.
Foster taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
#BC2#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
Eklund throws a quick counter head kick but Foster was just out of range.
Foster checks a leg kick.
Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well.
Eklund tried to score with a low kick but Foster checks it.
Foster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Foster checks a low kick from Eklund.
Foster throws a low kick, looking for Eklund's leg but Eklund calmly moves out of range.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Foster as he checks the leg kick.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
Foster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eklund checks it well.
A solid body kick from Foster.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster is looking to score with low kicks.
Eklund is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Eklund misses with a body kick.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eklund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Foster clinches up with Eklund and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eklund with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund.
Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund. #CL2#
Foster forces Eklund back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eklund will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
#T3#
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Foster has managed to clinch.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Foster is predictable there
and Eklund counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
Foster scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Eklund misses
and Foster counters with a thumping low kick.
Foster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Foster only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund.
Foster throws the kick towards the body but Eklund avoids it.
Eklund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Foster just manages to avoid it.
Eklund blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Eklund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eklund throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Eklund lands but Foster takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eklund.
Eklund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eklund throws a push kick but Foster slaps the foot to one side.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster shapes to counter with a head kick.
Eklund throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
Foster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eklund blocks it well.
Foster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eklund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foster is able to avoid easily.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Foster checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Foster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Foster checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs.
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
Eklund is looking to land body kicks.
Eklund thumps Foster with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund tries to work over Foster's front leg with a kick but Foster checks it.
Eklund throws a leg kick that misses.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Foster avoids the head kick by Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund.
Eklund throws a head kick that Foster semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Eklund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Eklund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eklund takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Eklund back into the cage.
Eklund being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Eklund misses
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
Eklund throws a solid leg kick but Foster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eklund.
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster 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 Eklund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eklund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Eklund checks a leg kick nicely.
Eklund throws a counter high kick but Foster was just alert enough to avoid it.
Eklund wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs.
Foster throws a head kick but Eklund moves out of range.
#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Eklund back into the cage.
Foster tries to work over Eklund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Foster avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foster. Foster obviously looking to wear him down.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eklund 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.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Foster forces Eklund back against the cage and clinches.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Foster blocks the body kick.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Foster sees coming a mile off.
Eklund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foster.
Foster avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Foster. #CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Eklund controls his hands.
#BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster blocks a head kick by Eklund.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eklund checks a leg kick.
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eklund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foster. That's going to slow Eklund down.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Foster checks it well. #T4#
Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Foster throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster misses with a kick to the body.
Eklund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Foster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eklund. Eklund obviously looking to wear him down.
Foster with the inside leg kick.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eklund's head.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
A head kick misses from Foster.
An inside leg kick from Eklund misses.
Eklund checks a leg kick.
As Foster looks to move away, Eklund throws a big counter combo but Foster just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Preston Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Preston Foster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Foster blocks a low kick nicely.
Eklund blocks a low kick nicely.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Foster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster misses with a body punch.
Foster avoiding damage.
Eklund is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Foster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foster gets underhooks to prevent Eklund's takedown attempt.
Eklund stalling in the clinch but Foster improves position.
Eklund is looking to control Foster's arms but Foster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eklund has his back to the cage. #T1#
Eklund jumps guard but Foster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eklund is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
Eklund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Eklund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foster is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Eklund throws a head punch that misses.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Eklund seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foster can turn it around.#T2#
Eklund wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
Foster working aggressively here.
Eklund struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Eklund throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Eklund misses with the head strike.
Eklund misses with a punch on the inside.
Foster stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch.
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foster misses with a kick to the body.
Foster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEklund.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Eklund checks a leg kick.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster lands a head kick!
Foster blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Eklund slams his shin into Foster's torso.
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eklund feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Foster lands but Eklund takes it in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eklund - that will leave a mark!
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eklund thuds his shin into the meat of Foster's side.
Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Foster's front leg but catches the back leg as Foster tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Foster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund avoids a kick to the body.
Foster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eklund thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Foster throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
Eklund throws a body kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Foster blocks the low kick.
Eklund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foster throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Foster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster is looking to slow Eklund down with leg kicks.
Eklund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Eklund.
Eklund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eklund swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Eklund.
I think Eklund 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hugo Eklund! |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivas misses with a wild body shot.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster wants to land a leg kick but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivas 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#
Rivas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivas pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foster tries to roll over but Rivas keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Rivas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A low kick lands for Foster.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Rivas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rivas looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Rivas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Foster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivas is out of range and Foster settles back down.
Foster throws a head kick but Rivas moves out of range.
#TD2#
Rivas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rivas slows the pace down. #T3#
Let's hope that Rivas 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.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Rivas drags him back down.
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivas controlling the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Rivas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Rivas.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivas checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Foster.
Foster moves out of range as Rivas strikes.
Foster scores with a push kick.
Rivas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking to slow Rivas down with leg kicks.
Rivas avoids the head kick by Foster.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Rivas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Foster. #T1#
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Rivas tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foster scores with a spinning back kick!
Foster scores with a push kick.
Foster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivas throws a lazy uppercut
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
Preston Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivas looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
And Foster counters with a quick kick to the body but Rivas blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foster.
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Rivas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
Rivas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster wants to clinch but Rivas slips to the side#TD2#
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
Foster keeping full guard, as Rivas tries to pass. #T2#
Foster being controlled here, momentarily.
Rivas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivas can do to turn this around?
Foster wants to stand up but Rivas is controlling him. #SUB#
Foster is looking for a triangle here but Rivas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Rivas controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rivas.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is trying to improve his position.
Rivas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Foster will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Preston Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Foster moves out of range of the body kick.
Foster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rivas if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Foster looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Rivas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rivas manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Foster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Foster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivas will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Rivas misses.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster throws a head kick but Rivas moves out of range.
Rivas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Rivas pushes him off.
Rivas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivas in the body.
Foster misses with a body kick.
Rivas feints the counter takedown.
Preston Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster throws a low kick but Rivas avoids it.
Foster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1##TD2#
Rivas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Rivas drags him back down.
Rivas controlling the position.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Rivas stalls from top position.#T2#
Foster can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ricky Rivas has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Rivas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foster.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foster wants to slow Rivas down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Foster defends it well.
Foster misses with a low kick.
And Rivas tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
Rivas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Rivas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rivas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foster won't be happy with that.
Rivas staying calm.#SU2#
Rivas decides to stand back up. #T4#
Foster lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Foster lands but Rivas takes it in his stride.
Foster tries to clinch but Rivas moves away #TD2#
and Rivas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivas content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Foster! |
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