Brian Foster

"The Foster Boy"

30-13-0★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Boxing 1-0Kickboxing 4-2

Last fight: Loss vs Evan Cutts · TKO · May 11, 2024

30-13-0 · 29 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Amirkhan AdaevDQ · R2 3:17

ACAACA 101: Warsaw·November 15, 2019

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Brian Foster holds a professional MMA record of 30-13-0. Foster has won 30 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 9 by submission. In the UFC, Foster lands 3.30 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 3.67 takedowns per 15 minutes. Foster also has 6 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Foster also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: November 15, 2019. Tracked organizations: ACA, PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 3, 1984
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Sallisaw, Oklahoma, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Evan Cutts
Peak Fighting 36· May 11, 2024· Welterweight· 30-13 vs 17-7
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Roderick Stewart
Peak Fighting 33· Jan 6, 2024· Catchweight· 30-12 vs 2-4
SUB
R2 · 2:07
WIN
vs Cliff Wright
MMAX FC 9: High Stakes 2· Aug 15, 2020· Lightweight· 29-12 vs 12-13
SUB
R1 · 2:20
LOSS
vs Amirkhan Adaev
ACA 101: Warsaw· Nov 15, 2019· Lightweight· 28-12 vs 16-3
DQ
R2 · 3:17
LOSS
vs Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov
ACA 92: ACA 92, Warsaw· Feb 16, 2019· Welterweight· 28-11 vs 16-2
SUB
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Ramsey Nijem
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Lightweight· 28-10 vs 9-7
TKO
R3 · 0:23
LOSS
vs Jon Fitch
Professional Fighters League - PFL: Daytona· Jun 29, 2017· Welterweight· 27-10 vs 31-7-1
SUB
R2 · 3:12
WIN
vs Luiz Firmino
WSOF 33: Branch vs. Magalhaes· Oct 7, 2016· Lightweight· 27-9 vs 19-7
SUB
R1 · 3:14
LOSS
vs Justin Gaethje
WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster· Mar 12, 2016· Lightweight· 26-9 vs 16-0
TKO
R1 · 1:43
WIN
vs Joao Zeferino
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 26-8 vs 20-7
TKO
R2 · 4:51
WIN
vs Luis Palomino
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 24-12
TKO
R2 · 4:19
LOSS
vs Joao Zeferino
WSOF 25: Lightweight Tournament· Nov 20, 2015· Lightweight· 24-8 vs 19-6
SUB
R1 · 1:46
WIN
vs LaRue Burley
WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Lightweight· 24-7 vs 6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Marcio Navarro×1Title bout · Title win #1
XFI 14· Jul 18, 2015· Lightweight· 23-7 vs 14-13
TKO
R1 · 0:45
LOSS
vs Jake Shields
WSOF 17: Shields vs. Foster· Jan 17, 2015· Welterweight· 22-7 vs 31-7-1
SUB
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Gilbert Smith
Titan FC 28· May 16, 2014· Welterweight· 22-6 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Rodrigo Soria
RDC 2· Feb 21, 2014· Welterweight· 21-6 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:39
WIN
vs Mitch Whitesel
C3 Fights· Feb 8, 2014· 20-6 vs 17-25
SUB
WIN
vs James Wood×1Title bout · Title win #1
VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby· Jul 27, 2013· Welterweight· 19-6 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 0:43
LOSS
vs Daniel Roberts
Oklahoma Regional· May 18, 2013· 18-6 vs 14-4
SUB
WIN
vs Laverne Clark
Capital City Cage Wars· Oct 15, 2011· 18-5 vs 27-19-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jack Mason
Cage Warriors 44· Oct 1, 2011· Catchweight· 17-5 vs 17-9
SUB
R1 · 2:15
WIN
vs Matt Brown
UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· Nov 20, 2010· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 11-10
SUB
R2 · 2:11
WIN
vs Forrest Petz
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Welterweight· 15-5 vs 19-9
TKO
R1 · 1:07
KOTN
LOSS
vs Chris Lytle
UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· Feb 21, 2010· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 28-17-5
SUB
R1 · 1:41
WIN
vs Brock Larson
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· Nov 21, 2009· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 29-4
TKO
R2 · 3:25
LOSS
vs Rick Story
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· Sep 19, 2009· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 8-3
SUB
R2 · 1:09
FOTN
WIN
vs Kyle Baker
Shine Fights 1· May 9, 2009· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 0:59
WIN
vs Mike Jackson
Arkansas Regional· Mar 28, 2009· 12-3 vs 7-3
TKO
WIN
vs Nathan Coy
Arkansas Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 11-3 vs 4-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Diego Brandao
Oklahoma Regional· Jun 27, 2008· 10-3 vs 8-3
TKO
WIN
vs Douglas Edwards
Kansas Regional· May 10, 2008· 10-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Nuri Shakir
Mississippi Regional· Apr 19, 2008· 9-2 vs 13-15
SUB
WIN
vs Ken Jackson
Oklahoma Regional· Jun 16, 2007· 8-2 vs 4-2
TKO
WIN
vs Phet Phongsavane
Louisiana Regional· Mar 30, 2007· 7-2 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Arkansas Regional· Feb 10, 2007· 6-2
TKO
WIN
vs Steve Carl
Oklahoma Regional· Dec 2, 2006· 5-2 vs 5-1
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Arkansas Regional· Nov 4, 2006· 4-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jeff Davis
Oklahoma Regional· Oct 14, 2006· 3-2 vs 5-2
TKO
LOSS
vs TJ Waldburger
Oklahoma Regional· Sep 23, 2006· 2-2 vs 6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jeff Davis
Oklahoma Regional· Aug 19, 2006· 2-1 vs 4-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Oklahoma Regional· Jul 14, 2006· 1-0
TKO
LOSS
vs Jeff Davis
Oklahoma Regional· Jul 14, 2006· 0-1 vs 3-0
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Finney's HIT Squad

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power89

Kick power55

Punch speed86

Kick speed82

Accuracy82

Takedowns96

Ground striking98

Submissions94

Chin76

Body strength73

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 30-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.30per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.63per min

65% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.67per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.30per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.63per min

65% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.67per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Brian Foster sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#12 Best significant strike defence, Welterweight65.2%

PFL

UFC

Bonus résumé

Brian Foster has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brian Foster earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1614▼10
Peak: 1750Oct 7, 2016
Rated fights: 38

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brian Foster fight next?

Brian Foster has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brian Foster's record?

Brian Foster's professional MMA record is 30-13-0.

Who is Brian Foster fighting next?

Brian Foster's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brian Foster fight last?

Brian Foster most recently fought Amirkhan Adaev at ACA 101: Warsaw on Friday, November 15, 2019, LOSS (Disqualification).

What weight class does Brian Foster fight in?

Brian Foster fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Brian Foster have?

Brian Foster has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Brian Foster won?

Brian Foster has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Brian Foster?

Brian Foster is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Brian Foster weigh?

Brian Foster weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Brian Foster's reach?

Brian Foster has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Brian Foster?

Brian Foster is 42 years old (born Apr 3, 1984).

Where is Brian Foster from?

Brian Foster is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY