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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 PWNAGE™ 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('. |
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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! |
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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! |
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Event:
CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Miller misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Miller forces Foster back against the cage and clinches.
Foster has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Miller forces Foster back against the cage and clinches.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Foster has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Foster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Foster is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #T1#
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Foster is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster controlling the pace. #SUB#
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Foster throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller missing with punches from the bottom.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller is trying is best to control the position here.
Foster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miller can't escape the position.
#T3#
Miller tries to hold on but Foster postures up.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
Miller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Foster landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Miller wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster blocks Miller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A nice elbow there by Foster.
Foster with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Foster with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Foster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling Foster's body position as best he can.
Foster cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Foster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Miller has his hands on Foster's head, controlling the position.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Foster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foster is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Foster is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Miller trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Miller gets back to full guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Foster uses it to pass to side control.
Foster cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller wants to control but Foster postures up.
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Foster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Miller is not content to let Foster control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foster in particular looking to stall.
Foster prevents Miller from standing back up.
Foster wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Miller is not content to let Foster control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Miller rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Foster lands a takedown into guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Foster is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Foster dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Foster 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Foster scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foster defends it easily.
Brad Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Foster preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Miller wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Miller is not content to let Foster control the position.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foster cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Foster throws an elbow but Miller slips to the side and avoids it well.
Foster advances to full mount. #T3#
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Foster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Foster trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jacob Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller is still trying to improve position.
Foster misses with a head shot.#T4#
Foster cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Foster! That's really hurt Miller and he's turned his back - Foster keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Foster jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Foster! |
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