PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang has chosen I'm not afraid! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Foster
vs
BangBang

185 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
223 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangBang takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Foster.
BangBang misses with a looping left.
BangBang's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and BangBang duly obliges.
Standup BangBang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but BangBang sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BangBang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
BangBang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
BangBang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
BangBang thows a body shot but no joy.
BangBang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BangBang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
BangBang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foster's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foster takes one on the button.
BangBang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
BangBang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BangBang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BangBang throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
BangBang missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BangBang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
BangBang avoids the head kick by Foster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster blocks a jab.
A slow jab from BangBang misses its intended target.
BangBang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Foster misses with a body shot.
BangBang thows a body shot but no joy.
BangBang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster swings away with a body shot that misses
and BangBang counters with a left and a right that stings Foster.
BangBang lands with a good body shot.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BangBang misses the jab.
BangBang misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carling Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
BangBang scores with a jab to the body.
BangBang's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and BangBang duly obliges.
BangBang is working the combinations to good effect here.
BangBang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangBang but BangBang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
BangBang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foster.
Nice straight punches there by BangBang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BangBang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster moves away from the strike by BangBang.
A jab from BangBang misses.
BangBang throws a big shot that misses.
BangBang throws a one two combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. BangBang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
BangBang 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 pâté.
BangBang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from BangBang misses its intended target.
BangBang throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
BangBang throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
BangBang looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from BangBang as Foster shoots in.
Foster throws a nice outside leg kick.
BangBang fails to land with a series of punches.
BangBang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangBang swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in BangBang's guard.
Foster trying to control but BangBang is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Foster stops BangBang from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BangBang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster wants to pass the guard but BangBang is keeping the position.
Foster stops BangBang from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
BangBang is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
BangBang wants to break free but Foster has control.
BangBang is trying to break free.
BangBang can't break the clinch.
BangBang tries to break the clinch but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BangBang's efforts to push away.
BangBang gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.

BangBang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for BangBang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster pivots, looking for a leg kick but BangBang is out of range and Foster settles back down.
BangBang throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Foster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from BangBang.
A combination from BangBang does no damage.
BangBang throws a one two combo.
BangBang stuffs the takedown.
Foster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foster moves away from the strike by BangBang.
BangBang moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for BangBang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slow jab from BangBang misses its intended target.
BangBang swinging wildly here.
BangBang scores with a nice head shot.
BangBang looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
BangBang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Foster throws and low kick but BangBang moves out of range easily.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A combination from BangBang does no damage.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BangBang is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, BangBang circles away and we're back to standing.
BangBang throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
BangBang scores with a decent looking hook.
BangBang works the jab nicely.
BangBang lands with a shot to the body.
BangBang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Foster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in BangBang's guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because BangBang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
BangBang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Standup BangBang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

BangBang misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
BangBang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
A shot to de liver by BangBang. Beautiful body shot.
BangBang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
BangBang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangBang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BangBang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Foster moves into the clinch.

Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. BangBang can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. BangBang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foster passes BangBang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BangBang tries to kick Foster off but Foster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but BangBang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BangBang trying to control from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from BangBang finds it's way through Foster's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BangBang lands a jab to the head.
BangBang lands a head shot.
Foster dives in and grabs BangBang's left leg, looking for a takedown. BangBang pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - BangBang scores with a four punch combination!
BangBang swinging wildly here.
BangBang lands a lovely overhand right.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from BangBang.
BangBang misses with a shot to the body
and Foster counters with a leg kick.
BangBang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foster tries to clinch up but BangBang circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang misses with a double jab.
BangBang slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carling Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for BangBang.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangBang.

Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BangBang is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
BangBang wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but BangBang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster is pressing down on BangBang's thigh, looking to free his foot. BangBang is holding on for now.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but BangBang keeps working.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BangBang.
BangBang lands a nice shot to the body.
BangBang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
BangBang lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Foster defending well as BangBang loads up on a big left hand.
Standup BangBang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BangBang's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and BangBang duly obliges.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BangBang.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
BangBang throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BangBang sprawls well. BangBang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
BangBang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
BangBang lands a slapping body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
BangBang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster swings for the body but BangBang moves out of range.
BangBang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BangBang throws a big shot that misses.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but BangBang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BangBang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
BangBang misses with a straight right.
BangBang misses with an uppercut.
BangBang throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
BangBang falls off balance throwing a combination

and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. BangBang didn't expect that.
Foster wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
Foster is really struggling to control BangBang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carling Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster prevents BangBang from getting back to his feet.
BangBang is breathing heavily.
Foster wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
BangBang wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster stands and throws BangBang's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. BangBang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the action but BangBang is working from the bottom.
Foster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Foster trying to control the action but BangBang is working from the bottom.
BangBang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
BangBang stops Foster from passing to mount.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet but Foster drags him back down.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Foster looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on BangBang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if BangBang can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BangBang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BangBang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foster looks for a takedown but BangBang sprawls well.
BangBang misses with a combination

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
Foster has BangBang pressed against the ropes, preventing BangBang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Standup BangBang.
I think BangBang 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Standup BangBang!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Standup BangBang!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Standup BangBang!

Standup BangBang wins by unanimous decision!