Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 556
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Mann.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foster looks winded!#CL#
Mann clinches up against the cage.
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mann lands a knee to the body.
Mann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Mann. #T1#
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann lands a damaging elbow.
Mann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foster's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mann obliges.
Mann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mann.
Mann stalling in the clinch.
Mann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mann scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Foster is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mann.
Mann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann lands a knee to the head.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Mann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Foster effectively controlling the action here.
Mann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mann lands a damaging elbow.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
King Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Mann lands a knee to the head.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
Mann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mann is working Foster over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Foster is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). King Mann!

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Test gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Test scores with a shoulder strike.
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Test stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Foster successfully pulls guard.
Test missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Test wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Test seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Test trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Test gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Foster darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Foster has picked Test up - he's going for a ride! Foster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Test trying to control but Foster postures up.
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Test gets back to full guard.
Test controls Foster momentarily but Foster frees himself.
Test trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Test wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Foster manages to pass to side control.
Test trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up. #T3#
Test is doing well to control the position and prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Test won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Test trying to control from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Test on the ground.
Foster is keen to just control but Test is a slippery customer.
Foster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Test has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Test's head.
Test moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster trying to control but Test is working from the bottom.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Test is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Test is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Test is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster works over Test with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Test tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Test fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Test closes the distance and clinches.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Test has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Test misses with the head strike.
Test misses with a body punch.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Brad Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Test manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Test closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Test stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Test throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Test darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Test misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Test's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster scoring with punches and elbows.
Test can't do much from the bottom here.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Test tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.
Test gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Test taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Test trying to control from the bottom.
Foster controlling the action here.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Test trying to control here. #SUB2#
Test looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Test gets full guard.
Test wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Test holds on and takes a little breather.
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Test is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pilot Test showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Test closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Test has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Test avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Test is keeping busy.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Test stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land. #T1#
A body shot lands from Test.
Test lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster is trying to stall.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foster prevents a body shot from Test.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Test avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foster wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Test taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foster blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Test.
A short left from Test.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test misses with the head strike.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Test prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster blocking some punches. #T3#
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Test - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Test pushes Foster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Test tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Pilot Test seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Test tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Test effectively controlling the action here.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Foster can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Test lands a takedown into guard. #T4#
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Test from controlling successfully.
Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Test trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Test throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pilot Test comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Test has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pilot Test!

Event: CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Foster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitch.
Foster looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Foster 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.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitch.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Foster is rocked!
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitch.
Foster drops his hands momentarily. Mitch doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Foster staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Foster doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cocaine Mitch!

Event: CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foster tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster 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.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Rodriguez pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez just leaning against Foster, taking a breather.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frankie Rodriguez .
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Rodriguez 's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Frankie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
Frankie Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Rodriguez rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Foster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foster's gas tank.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tyler Foster has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodriguez .
Foster looks winded!
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
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!
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foster looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
A short left from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodriguez obliges.#T3#
Rodriguez has Foster pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand underneath Foster's ribcage. Foster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez .
A knee to the head by Rodriguez .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foster wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside.
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 Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Rodriguez . #CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Foster's cut.
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#
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Frankie Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez has Foster pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodriguez '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.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Foster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foster is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rodriguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rodriguez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez has Foster pushed against the cage.#T2#
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frankie Rodriguez .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foster's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster wants a takedown.
Frankie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.#T3#
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez is leaning against Foster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez landing knees to the head. #ROC#Foster is rocked!
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Rodriguez lands a body shot. #T4#
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
Rodriguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frankie Rodriguez .
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Rodriguez forces Foster back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez .
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.
Rodriguez stalls.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
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 Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez scores with a hook.#CL#
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A hook to the body from Rodriguez .
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodriguez working Foster over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
A short right from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rodriguez .
Frankie Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rodriguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez works on Foster's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foster up against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frankie Rodriguez .
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Foster takes it in his stride. #CL#
Rodriguez has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frankie Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyler Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Rodriguez !

Event: KOP 390 04
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.#TD2#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King misses with the ground and pound.
King in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Foster is trying to get back to half guard.
King scores with punches from side control.
Foster wants to control but King postures up.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
King passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Foster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
King landing punches.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Foster is bucking up trying to escape but King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King landing shots from mount.
King landing punches.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foster's face. #ROC2#Foster is rocked!
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Foster hang on?
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Foster taking shots to the head.
King looking to finish Foster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foster!
King is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
Foster is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King looking to finish Foster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Foster!
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King prevents Foster from getting the reversal.
King lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King connects with a bit shot that sees Foster covering up! More strikes from King and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! King is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt King!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
Lloyd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foster tries to clinch
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Lloyd, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Lloyd against the cage but Lloyd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lloyd but Lloyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lloyd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lloyd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Lloyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Foster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lloyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lloyd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lloyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foster scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lloyd.
Lloyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foster thows a leg kick but Lloyd checks it
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lloyd leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lloyd with a hook.
Lloyd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lloyd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lloyd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lloyd lands a lovely overhand right.
Lloyd lands a slapping body shot.
Dominic Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lloyd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lloyd as he jumps to the side.
Lloyd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foster tries to move into range but Lloyd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster throws a head kick but Lloyd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Lloyd.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Lloyd moves out of range easily.
Lloyd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lloyd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foster at a distance. #T2#
Foster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lloyd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lloyd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fosters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lloyd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lloyd clobbers Foster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Foster is rocked!
Nice cross by Lloyd.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lloyd jabs at Foster's body.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
Foster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lloyd cracks Foster with a good jab.
Lloyd scores with a decent looking hook.
Foster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lloyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Foster's head.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Lloyd. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Lloyd as he connects with a hook.
Lloyd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lloyd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lloyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lloyd!
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Lloyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lloyd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster tries to move into range but Lloyd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that drops Foster like a sack of potatoes! Lloyd dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Lloyd!
Dominic Lloyd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ramkins closes the distance and clinches.
Foster is working for takedown but Ramkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foster leaning against his opponent.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foster tries to pull guard but Ramkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Foster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramkins lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramkins lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ramkins darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Ramkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ramkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramkins as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Ramkins moves into range and clinches up with Foster.#T1#
Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Ramkins.
Ramkins scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head. #BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ramkins pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ramkins closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramkins takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ramkins has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramkins lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ramkins clinches. #T2#
Ramkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Ramkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch.
Ramkins throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramkins!
Foster wants to stand but Ramkins is controlling his arm.
Ramkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well.
Foster looks up at the clock and then as Ramkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Foster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Foster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Foster landing a few strikes.
Foster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Ramkins wants to get back to his feet but Foster drags him back down.
Foster landing strikes.
Foster working the head with strikes.
Foster grinds an elbow into Ramkins's temple.
Foster is putting a hurting on Ramkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foster happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Foster working the ground and pound.
Foster controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Ramkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ramkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Ramkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Ramkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Foster is trying to push Ramkins away but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ramkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Ramkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramkins.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan Ramkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Ramkins is pressed up against the cage. Foster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramkins down to the mat. Ramkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramkins but Ramkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dan Ramkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ramkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramkins landing knees to the head.
Ramkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foster takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ramkins has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Dan Ramkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Foster's face. #T2##BC#
Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ramkins closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ramkins clinches with his opponent.
Foster takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Foster is rocked!#BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramkins finish him?#CL#
Ramkins clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Ramkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Ramkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Ramkins lands a big knee! That's hurt Foster! Oh, he's all over the place! Ramkins lands another knee that sends Foster to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Ramkins!
A very excited looking Dan Ramkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from Neal.
A punch combination from Neal misses.
Neal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Tyler Foster has been cut.
Neal stuffs the takedown.
Neal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neal tries a knee to the head but Foster blocks it.
Foster tries to pull guard but Neal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Byron Neal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.
Neal looking to throw knees to the head but Foster is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Neal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Neal landing knees to the body.
Neal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Neal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foster looks winded!
Neal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Neal cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
Neal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Neal connects with a knee to the head.
Neal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neal crunches a lovely knee into Foster's ribcage.
Neal with a knee to the head.
Neal scores with a knee to the head.
Neal crunches a lovely knee into Foster's ribcage.
Neal is struggling to control the position.
Neal lands a knee to the head.
Neal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Neal scores with a knee to the head.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Neal.
Neal scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Foster is rocked!
Neal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Neal finish him?#T2#
Neal has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Foster - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Neal, and another! Foster is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Byron Neal!
Byron Neal took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 529
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Farquharson dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Farquharson's head and hops out.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Farquharson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson is looking for a takedown.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farquharson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farquharson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farquharson looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farquharson tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Farquharson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Farquharson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Foster is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Foster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farquharson lands a nice forearm strike.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foster down.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Foster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farquharson cracks Foster with a big right hand but Foster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farquharson working away.
Farquharson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Foster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farquharson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farquharson landing a few strikes.
Farquharson advances to full mount.
Farquharson raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Farquharson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Foster! Farquharson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Foster and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamish Farquharson!

Event: CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Foster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Foster is keen to just control but Farina is a slippery customer.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina trying to control but Foster postures up.
Farina is looking to improve his position.
Foster is looking to advance position but Farina won't allow it.
Farina is trying to control but can't.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Foster prevents Farina from improving his position.
Foster moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farina, who protects the arm well.
Farina stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farina parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farina to escape.
Farina regains half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Farina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Farina tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Farina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farina trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Farina is not content to let Foster control the position.
Farina tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster is nestled in close to Farina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farina trying to control here.
Farina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster wants to control from the top but Farina keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farina is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster wants to sweep here but Farina controlling him for the moment.
Farina wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Farina is proving a slippery customer.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farina wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Farina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farina controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foster tries for a takedown but Farina circles away easily
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Foster dives in and grabs Farina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farina pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Farina counters with a nice uppercut.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.
Foster tries to clinch #KD#
and Farina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Foster! Farina lets Foster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Foster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brad Foster has been cut.
Farina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster moves to clinch but Farina breaks away
and Farina counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
A victorious Davide Farina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Penncil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Penncil shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.#TD2#
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penncil controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Penncil is keeping the position.#SUB#
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penncil keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
Foster postures up in Penncil's guard and throws a big left but Penncil blocks it. #SUB#
Penncil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster tries to stand but Penncil is controlling from the bottom.
Penncil looking for a sweep. Not yet Penncil, not yet. #T3#
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penncil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Penncil is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving.
Penncil looking to control.
Foster trying to control but Penncil is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penncil sprawls well. Penncil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
BJ Penncil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.
Penncil slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penncil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Foster.
Foster tries to clinch but Penncil is having none of it.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penncil circles away.
Penncil attempts a counter takedown but Foster avoids it well and moves away.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Penncil gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Foster looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penncil throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penncil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penncil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that BJ Penncil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Penncil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
BJ Penncil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penncil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Penncil cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster controls Penncil momentarily but Penncil frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Penncil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penncil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penncil scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Penncil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foster dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Penncil is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penncil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Penncil looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penncil trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Foster is taking a breather. Penncil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Penncil trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penncil sees it coming and defends easily.
Penncil is not content to let Foster control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penncil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penncil tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil is looking to improve his position.
Penncil is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Foster wants to pass to mount but Penncil is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster checks a leg kick nicely.
Penncil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Penncil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Penncil. No joy for Foster on that attempt. #TD2#
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penncil to the mat! Penncil manages to get full guard.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penncil throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penncil throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penncil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Penncil's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving.
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Foster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Penncil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Penncil stops Foster from passing to mount.
Penncil is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Penncil is working from the bottom.
Foster lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Foster is putting a hurting on Penncil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penncil to see if he's OK.
Foster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penncil some visible discomfort.
Penncil is being controlled here.
Foster trying to control the position but Penncil is working away.
Penncil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foster tries to advance to mount but Penncil instead regains half guard.
Penncil wants to control but Foster is keeping busy. #T4#
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Penncil's hands, connecting with Penncil's forehead.
Penncil is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Foster!
After the big win, Tyler Foster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors White Gorilla and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KOP 390 02
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
King with the counter takedown but Foster avoids it easily.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Foster is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
Foster working a defensive guard but King passes into half guard.
Foster is looking to improve his position.
King trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster misses with a leg kick.
Foster feints a jab promting King to slip. Foster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster tries a low kick but King avoids it.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Foster in a clinch.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
King has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Foster gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
King rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foster can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Foster is stalling here.
King wants a takedown.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Foster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
King dodges the punch combination from Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lily Foster will probably get the nod.
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#
Foster shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foster throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
King feints the counter takedown.
Foster staying out of range there.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Foster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lily Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster takes one to the side of the head.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foster wants it to stay on the feet.
Foster tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foster! #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lily Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster, which made it look bad.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses with a straight right.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foster fails with the takedown.#T2#
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King misses with a wild combination.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from King.
King is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.#T3#
Foster cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster tries to clinch but King is having none of it. #CL#
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
King tries to sprawl but Foster drives through with a takedown into half guard.

King manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foster keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4#
Foster has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King is breathing heavily.
King wants a takedown.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.#BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Foster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
King 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.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foster after a bit of a struggle.
Lily Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt King.
Foster stops a takedown attempt from King.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King can't get the takedown. #T2#
Foster tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Foster jumps guard but King stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Foster turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foster manages to end up in side control.

King bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands a head shot.
Foster looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Foster ducks under a wild hook from King.
Foster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Foster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King misses with a straight right.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Foster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Foster tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foster tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
King taking a breather here. #SU2#
King stands up and beckons Foster to his feet.
Lily Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King misses with a straight right.
King connects with a looping right hand.
Foster wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Foster throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt King.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt King!

Event: CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Striker swivels and escapes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Striker thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Striker lands with a slapping head kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Striker lands with a kick to the temple. Foster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Striker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Steel Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Foster.#T1#
Striker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Striker.
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Good leg kick by Striker.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and Striker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striker tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striker to the ground. Striker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foster tries for a takedown but Striker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Striker throws a jab when Foster was well out of range.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Foster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Striker quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster controlling the action here.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Striker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Foster manages to move to mount!
Foster controlling from mount.
Foster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Foster wants to finish this one by submission but Striker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Foster.
Foster wants to control the pace but Striker is squirming around nicely.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Foster is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Striker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Striker shrugs it off.
Striker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Striker tries to get out of the position.
Foster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foster wants to control the pace but Striker is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Striker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster working the ground and pound effectively.
Foster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foster raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Foster avoids the head kick by Striker.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Striker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Striker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Striker throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striker throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is looking to slow Foster down with leg kicks.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Striker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Striker but Striker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Striker is looking for a counter combo.
Steel Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Foster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Foster drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Foster as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Striker screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Foster! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brad Foster!
Brad Foster gave a mention to PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Steel Striker had this to say: 'Well, that sucks 8('.

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Bolsonaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Foster has been cut.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Bolsonaro tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bolsonaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Bolsonaro is controlling him.
Bolsonaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foster. #CUT#It looks like Eduardo Bolsonaro has been cut.
Bolsonaro lands a right hand.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Bolsonaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bolsonaro has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Foster tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Foster tries to stall but Bolsonaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bolsonaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Foster tries to pull guard but Bolsonaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Bolsonaro lands a shot to the body.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolsonaro gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
Bolsonaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolsonaro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster tries to bum rush Bolsonaro with a series of wild strikes but Bolsonaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolsonaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.#CL#
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Bolsonaro in a clinch.
Foster fails to pull guard. #T2#
Foster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolsonaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bolsonaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Foster tries to land knees in the clinch but Bolsonaro avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolsonaro to keep the fight standing.
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!
Foster trying to stall but Bolsonaro improves his position.
Bolsonaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foster jumps guard but Bolsonaro stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsonaro lands a body punch. #T3#
Foster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsonaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fosters head.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Bolsonaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolsonaro misses with a punch to the body.
Bolsonaro presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Bolsonaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsonaro scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Bolsonaro is controlling the position.
Foster jumps guard but Bolsonaro stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Bolsonaro. #T4#
Bolsonaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster taking a breather.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolsonaro tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Foster misses with the head strike.
Bolsonaro tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Bolsonaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolsonaro.
Foster is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolsonaro presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolsonaro tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bolsonaro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foster drops his hands momentarily. Bolsonaro doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Foster staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Foster doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Bolsonaro!

Event: CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Foster has closed the distance and engaged Janssens in a clinch. #TD2#
Foster has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Janssens clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Janssens covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Janssens showing good submission defense here.
Janssens is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janssens is trying to stand back up.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Janssens's body.
Foster missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Janssens trying to control but not successfully.
Foster trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster misses with an elbow to the head.
Foster punches Janssens on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
Foster missing with punches from the back.
Foster lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Janssens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Foster trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Janssens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Foster's arms. #SUB2#
Foster looking for the choke from the back.
Foster controlling well, preventing Janssens from escaping the position.
Janssens trying to control the position but Foster manages to sink in the hooks.
Foster controls the position.
Janssens trying to control the position but Foster manages to sink in the hooks.
Foster is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Janssens. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3##SUB2#
Janssens defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Foster is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Foster gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Foster gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Foster apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Janssens on that attempt.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Janssens, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Janssens against the cage but Janssens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Janssens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Janssens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janssens with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Janssens didn't expect that.
Foster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Foster 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym.
Janssens is trying to keep Foster in close. #T4#
Janssens scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Janssens controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Foster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster shoots in but Janssens avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Foster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Janssens quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Foster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Foster tries to sprawl but Janssens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janssens is taking a breather. Foster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Foster trying to control here.
Foster manages to get to full guard.
Janssens wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssens defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Foster working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Janssens has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Janssens pulls his head out easily.
Foster trying to control here.
Janssens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janssens.
Tyler Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Foster! #SUB#
Janssens working for a submission but Foster is keeping him at bay.
Janssens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Janssens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Janssens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Janssens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janssens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.
Janssens lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Foster is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janssens with good strikes from the mount here!
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Janssens dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Foster gets caught napping as Janssens dives in and scores a takedown. Foster manages to retain guard.
Janssens trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Janssens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssens has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Janssens from controlling successfully. #T1#
Foster has a closed guard, preventing Janssens from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Janssens slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesper Janssens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Janssens swivels and escapes.
Janssens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Janssens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janssens showed some decent athleticism there.
Foster tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Janssens manages to move to mount!
Janssens with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Foster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Janssens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster is bucking up trying to escape but Janssens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Janssens cracks Foster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster working to try and regain half guard.
Foster is still trying to improve position.
Foster keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foster taking shots to the head.
Foster is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea.
Janssens lands a couple of good shots and Foster has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Janssens lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Foster hold on?!
Janssens biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is taking a good look at Foster as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Janssens!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesper Janssens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janssens 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesper Janssens!
An out of breath Jesper Janssens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Aebersold fails with the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster 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.
Aebersold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Aebersold instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Foster drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster keeping full guard, as Aebersold tries to pass.
Foster is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Aebersold from controlling successfully.
Aebersold preventing the sweep.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aebersold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Aebersold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aebersold passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Foster is controlling Aebersold's trapped leg to prevent Aebersold from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Foster 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 improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aebersold.
Aebersold 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. #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.
Aebersold wants to pass to mount but Foster is defending the position.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Aebersold has control of the leg.
Foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but Foster defending well.
Aebersold wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Aebersold is trying for a kimura here. Foster looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aebersold wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregoire Aebersold!

Event: CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gean tries to sprawl but Foster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gean has his hands clasped together around Foster's back. He's all about the action.
Foster is pressing down on Gean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gean is holding on for now.
Foster tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gean avoid being mounted?
Gean tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T1##SU#
Foster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gean to get to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Gean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gean stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster is trying to hold Gean in close to prevent damage but Gean has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster wants to get back to full guard.
Gean is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Gean is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Gean prevents Foster from standing back up.
Foster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Gean seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Mean Gean has been cut.#TD#
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster wants to get up but he can't break Gean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gean pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Gean stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mean Gean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Foster clinches.
Gean looking for a takedown.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Gean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gean shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Gean.
Foster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gean to the mat! Gean manages to get full guard.
Foster wants to stand but Gean has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gean can do to turn this around?
Foster wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster wanted to stand there but Gean had control of the position. #T1#
Foster advances to half guard.
Gean 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 trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Foster won't enjoy being in this position. Gean looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Foster is tapping - it's over boys! Gean picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mean Gean!

Event: KOP New Season
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Foster closes the distance and pushes Lloyd back into the cage.
Lloyd is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
Foster has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.#BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Lloyd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lloyd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foster wants to counter with a clinch but Lloyd pushes him away.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyd checks a leg kick nicely.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Lloyd lunges at Foster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foster's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster with the counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it easily.
Lloyd misses with a straight right.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Lloyd misses with a right hand
and Foster counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jamal Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lloyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster looks for a takedown but Lloyd sprawls well.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lily Foster.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Foster to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Foster pulls guard successfully.
Lloyd throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Lloyd is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Lloyd prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lloyd landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Foster has momentary wrist control but Lloyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Lloyd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lloyd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lloyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lloyd throws a big right hand that misses.
Lloyd distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lloyd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lloyd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lloyd connects with a couple of short punches.
Lloyd postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Lloyd 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#
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Lily Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster shoots in but Lloyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Lloyd throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lloyd as Foster shoots in.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Lloyd backing up. Lloyd nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
Jamal Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster staying out of range there.
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Lloyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster blocks a jab.
Jamal Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lloyd digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Lloyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Foster slips under a jab.
Jab by Lloyd.
Foster is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lloyd misses with a hook #CL2#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster. #BC#
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab. #CL2#
Lloyd tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lloyd's face.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lloyd is trying to push Foster away but Foster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lloyd smiles and moves away.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lily Foster.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Foster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Foster feints the counter takedown.
Foster defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
Foster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Foster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Lloyd throws a jab when Foster was well out of range.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Lloyd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Lloyd gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
A slow jab from Lloyd misses its intended target. #TD2#
Foster feints and as Lloyd raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Lloyd has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Lloyd.
Foster tries to clinch but Lloyd is having none of it.
Foster wants to clinch.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Foster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lloyd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Foster saw that one coming.
Lloyd throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Foster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lloyd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foster is in Lloyd's guard.

Lloyd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lloyd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lily Foster.
Lloyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd misses with a straight left. #T2#
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster looks for a takedown but Lloyd sprawls well.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lloyd misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Foster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lily Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Foster misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Lloyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lloyd, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Lloyd!
Our winner, Jamal Lloyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 511
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Pacucci tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacucci can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pacucci tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster is controlling the pace.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Pacucci defends the submission attempt.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Pacucci is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Foster is looking for a kimura but Pacucci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Pacucci's head.
Pacucci is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacucci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Pacucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pacucci taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Pacucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Pacucci's head.
Foster controlling the action here.
Pacucci wants to get back to full guard.
Pacucci taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Pacucci manages to get to full guard.
Pacucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Pacucci wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. #SUB2#
Foster looking for subs off his back but Pacucci has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacucci prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster looks winded!
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pacucci.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Pacucci has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pacucci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pacucci prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster wants to control but Pacucci is keeping busy.
Pacucci winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pacucci works his way into full mount!
Pacucci lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Foster will probably get the nod.
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#
Pacucci moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.#CL2#
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster blocks a body shot from Pacucci. #TD2#
Foster gets control of Pacucci's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pacucci landing some decent shots from guard.
Pacucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pacucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pacucci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster! #REVB##SUB2#
Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pacucci tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position. #T1#
Pacucci is working hard here to advance position.
Pacucci being controlled for a moment.
Pacucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Foster working over Pacucci with some ground and pound. Pacucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pacucci gets back to full guard. #T2#
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foster won't allow Pacucci to sweep him here.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster trying to control but Pacucci is working from the bottom.
Pacucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster wants to control from the top but Pacucci keeps moving.
Foster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Foster is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Foster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pacucci to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pacucci pulls down on the head and he's put Foster to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Pacucci!

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Foster has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Foster has clasped his hands together around Moody's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Moody throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Moody lands a body shot. #CL2#
Moody clinches up with Foster and pushes him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Moody tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily#TD#
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody looks winded!
Foster in side control lands a decent elbow.
Foster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moody!
Foster controlling from the full mount.
Moody takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Foster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moody is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Foster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moody looks a forlorn figure.
Moody looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Foster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foster trying to control but Moody is having none of it.
Foster has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moody's face. #ROC#Moody is rocked!#T2#
Foster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moody can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moody is still in real trouble! Can Foster finish him?
Foster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moody takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Foster's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Foster!

Event: CFC 510
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Foster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ben defends well and Foster ends up having to push Ben into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ben throws a head kick that misses.
Foster moves out of range as Ben strikes.
Ben changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Ben manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ben is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Ben circles away and we're back to standing.
Uncle Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
Ben shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uncle Ben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ben moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ben.
Foster throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Ben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##TD2#
Foster manages to pull guard.
Ben has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foster has control of Ben's left arm, preventing Ben from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ben loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Ben stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foster dives in and grabs Ben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Ben displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
Ben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ben slips a jab and a cross from Foster.
Ben misses the jab.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ben shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Ben keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ben shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Ben.
Foster fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Foster moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ben. #T3##SUB2#
Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ben being controlled here momentarily.
Foster is trying to keep Ben in close.
Ben wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. #SU#
Ben gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ben misses with a straight right.
Ben shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Ben clinches.
Foster misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Ben manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ben moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Ben breaks the clinch.
Ben avoids the head kick by Foster. #CL2#
Foster has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ben throws a hook but Foster blocks it.#CL2#
Foster pushes Ben up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Ben.
Ben stops a takedown attempt from Foster. #BC#
Ben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uncle Ben will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ben fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster. #CL2#
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ben breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ben takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben avoids the head kick by Foster.
A shot to the liver by Foster. Beautiful body shot.
Ben throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.#T1#
Ben rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ben swinging wildly here.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Ben bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Foster tries to land a front kick but Ben steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster dives in and grabs Ben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Ben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ben off to one side.
Foster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Ben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ben shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Ben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Foster drives through and clinches with Ben against the cage. #BC2#
Foster breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Ben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Ben ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Ben breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Foster. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ben. #TD2#
Foster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Ben stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foster is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ben has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a series of strikes. Ben will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ben is defended easily by Foster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ben. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ben with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Foster counters by clinching up.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Ben has him pressed against the cage.
Foster fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU#
Ben gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ben throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ben.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ben pinned against the cage. Ben gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ben rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ben takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster avoids the body shot from Ben. #CL#
Ben has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Foster pulls guard successfully.
Foster throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ben throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Ben stands up from Foster's guard - Ben perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ben throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben misses the shot to the body.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ben as he jumps to the side.
Ben appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uncle Ben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foster with the counter takedown but Ben avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Ben rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Ben breaks the clinch.
Ben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Foster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Foster punishes Ben's body with a nice straight punch.
Ben is looking to land body kicks.
Foster avoids the head kick by Ben.
Ben shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Ben keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncle Ben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben throws a big shot that misses.
Ben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ben avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ben throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Ben gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
Ben gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Ben.
Foster feints the counter takedown.
Ben shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Ben does no damage.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster staying out of range there.
Foster throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Ben misses with a few strikes there.
Ben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster slips a jab from Ben.
Ben loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Foster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uncle Ben is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Foster tries to get set, Ben tries to push him back and clinch up but Foster manages to avoid the attempt.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ben.
Ben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Ben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Ben gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Foster manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Foster pushes Ben up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Ben shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Ben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ben avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben misses with a kick to the body.
Ben is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ben finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Foster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ben throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ben is defended easily by Foster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Ben showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ben 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Ben!
During a confident post fight interview, Uncle Ben thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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