PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan the all rounded fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

the all rounded fighter
vs
Foster

180 cm
19
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan the all rounded fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the all rounded fighter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the all rounded fighter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Foster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Foster bucks up and throws the all rounded fighter to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
the all rounded fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
the all rounded fighter 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 Nathan the all rounded fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the all rounded fighter misses with a head kick.
the all rounded fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the all rounded fighter gets slowly back to his 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!
the all rounded fighter connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like AJ Foster has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the all rounded fighter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foster is trying to defend but the all rounded fighter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

the all rounded fighter seems to be looking for submissions.
Foster is refusing to be controlled, as the all rounded fighter sits in half guard.
the all rounded fighter throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
the all rounded fighter controlling the pace.
the all rounded fighter 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
the all rounded fighter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

the all rounded fighter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than the all rounded fighter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
the all rounded fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to take his opponent's back but Foster doesn't allow it.
the all rounded fighter wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
the all rounded fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Foster is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
the all rounded fighter breaks from Foster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
the all rounded fighter looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
the all rounded fighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
the all rounded fighter wants to control the pace but Foster is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
the all rounded fighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the all rounded fighter controlling from the full mount.
the all rounded fighter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

the all rounded fighter closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the ropes.
the all rounded fighter is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
the all rounded fighter avoids a wild elbow strike from Foster.
the all rounded fighter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.

the all rounded fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster tries to stall but the all rounded fighter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

the all rounded fighter breaks from the clinch.
the all rounded fighter shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed the all rounded fighter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan the all rounded fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the all rounded fighter is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
the all rounded fighter throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Foster shoots and misses

and the all rounded fighter counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster is breathing heavily.
the all rounded fighter wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.

the all rounded fighter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but the all rounded fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
the all rounded fighter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Foster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
the all rounded fighter cracks Foster with a big elbow.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.

the all rounded fighter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
the all rounded fighter scores with a head kick.
the all rounded fighter scores with a leg kick.

the all rounded fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
the all rounded fighter tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

the all rounded fighter stands up from Foster's guard - the all rounded fighter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from the all rounded fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Foster's head.

the all rounded fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
the all rounded fighter is looking to stand up but Foster won't let him.
the all rounded fighter wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing the all rounded fighter from standing up.
Nathan the all rounded fighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
the all rounded fighter advances position into side control!

the all rounded fighter tries for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Foster is not content to let the all rounded fighter control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan the all rounded fighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Foster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

the all rounded fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
the all rounded fighter is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
the all rounded fighter stalling.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter trying to control the action but Foster is working from the bottom.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Foster is trying to stand up here but the all rounded fighter is controlling him well.
the all rounded fighter 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.
the all rounded fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
the all rounded fighter has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

the all rounded fighter closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the ropes.

the all rounded fighter has hold of one of Foster's legs. Foster is fighting the takedown attempt but the all rounded fighter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing the all rounded fighter from controlling successfully.
the all rounded fighter is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but the all rounded fighter has managed to sneak the leg through.

the all rounded fighter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time the all rounded fighter.
the all rounded fighter wants to pass the guard but Foster is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the all rounded fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
the all rounded fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the all rounded fighter lands with a punch from half guard.
the all rounded fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
the all rounded fighter wants to stand up but Foster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
the all rounded fighter prevents Foster from standing back up.
the all rounded fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

the all rounded fighter is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for the all rounded fighter to get the leverage.
the all rounded fighter trying to control from half guard but Foster is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan the all rounded fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well the all rounded fighter 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan the all rounded fighter!