PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster has chosen Ruff Ryders Anthem-DMX as his entrance music. Jamie Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aleksandrov
vs
Foster

190 cm
27
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
30
268 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Aleksandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Foster!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrov lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jamie Foster has been cut.
Aleksandrov closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Aleksandrov pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aleksandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Foster dips to his left and cracks Aleksandrov with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster misses with an uppercut

and Aleksandrov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Foster!
Foster is working to get back to half guard.
Foster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aleksandrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aleksandrov is stalling here but it's allowed Foster to get half guard.

Aleksandrov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foster tries to roll over but Aleksandrov keeps him under control.

Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksandrov pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aleksandrov seems to be working for a kimura but Foster defends the submission attempt.
Foster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Foster.
Aleksandrov stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Aleksandrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aleksandrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Aleksandrov swings around for an armbar but Foster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aleksandrov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to control from the top but Aleksandrov keeps moving.
Foster postures up.

Aleksandrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Aleksandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster is stalling in the full guard.

Aleksandrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aleksandrov prevents Foster from improving position.
Aleksandrov is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandrov wants to control but Foster postures up.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksandrov keeps working.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aleksandrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aleksandrov manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrik Aleksandrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Foster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aleksandrov throws a solid leg kick but Foster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aleksandrov.
Foster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Aleksandrov counters with a single leg into guard. Foster didn't expect that.
Foster wants to stand up but Aleksandrov is controlling him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aleksandrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aleksandrov's guard.
Foster looking to pass the guard.

Aleksandrov has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.

Aleksandrov looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Aleksandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

Aleksandrov is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but Aleksandrov is working from the bottom.
Aleksandrov is pulling down on Foster's head to control his posture.

Aleksandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Aleksandrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aleksandrov keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aleksandrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aleksandrov keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Aleksandrov being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Foster.
Foster scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foster throws a body punch but Aleksandrov moves out of range.
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster misses with an uppercut. Aleksandrov saw that one coming.
Aleksandrov tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foster jabs at Aleksandrov's body.
Foster jabs Aleksandrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aleksandrov slips under a jab from Foster.
Aleksandrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Aleksandrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamie Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jamie Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksandrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksandrov.
Aleksandrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrik Aleksandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Foster.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Aleksandrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foster finds it's way round the side to connect with Aleksandrov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Foster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Aleksandrov shoots in.
Jamie Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aleksandrov slips under a jab from Foster.
Foster throws a hook to the side of Aleksandrov's head but Aleksandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aleksandrov is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aleksandrov's head backwards.
Foster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Aleksandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aleksandrov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Foster!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster is looking to get to half guard.

Aleksandrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aleksandrov has hold of Foster's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Foster manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Aleksandrov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Foster has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Foster is squirming around, avoiding Aleksandrov's attempts to control the action.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aleksandrov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Foster is on top in guard.

Aleksandrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Aleksandrov is retaining full guard.
Foster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aleksandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster postures up.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aleksandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Foster does it's job there.
Aleksandrov dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Aleksandrov's head and hops out.
Foster works the jab nicely.
Aleksandrov slips a jab from Foster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foster.
Foster lands a glancing blow to the side of Aleksandrov's head.
Aleksandrov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrik Aleksandrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aleksandrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster thows a body shot but no joy.
Aleksandrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aleksandrov misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aleksandrov is defended easily by Foster.

Aleksandrov instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandrov is trying to drag Foster to the mat but Foster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foster is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamie Foster.
I think Foster 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Foster!
Jamie Foster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.