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WSOF 29 results: Justin Gaethje finishes Brian Foster in the first with crushing leg kicks

Justin Gaethje flashed his trademarked reckless if ferocious style on Saturday night as the WSOF lightweight champion retained his title after stopping Brian Foster with leg kicks in the first round.

Foster got right to work after the opening bell with jabs to the body and attempted forward pressure. within 30 seconds, the two exchanged heavily with an assortment of reactionary punches. Foster was able to tag him, but was dropped by Gaethje.. The challenger, however, was able to get to his feet without taking additional damage.

Foster appeared to have recovered and was trying to score every way he could on the outside and in the clinch.