PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Suchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Still Believe. On his way into the cage it seems that Vitaliy Suchev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vitaliy Suchev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Suchev
vs
Foster

194 cm
21
274 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
262 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaliy Suchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Foster!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suchev misses with a double jab.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suchev looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Suchev throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Suchev throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.

Foster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suchev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foster is in Suchev's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suchev keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Suchev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster wants to control from the top but Suchev keeps moving.
Suchev wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him.

AJ Foster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Suchev misses.
Suchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
Suchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suchev tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suchev tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suchev throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Suchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suchev misses with a wild combination.

Foster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Suchev pushes Foster off and gets back to his feet.
Suchev slips under a jab.

Foster clinches up with Suchev and pushes him back against the cage.

Foster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suchev uses from the top position.

Suchev stands up from Foster's guard - Suchev perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Suchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suchev was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suchev wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
Suchev keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suchev wants to stand and escape but Foster is having none of it.
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suchev's guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Suchev is working from the bottom.
Foster controlling the action here.

Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Suchev is defending well.
Foster wants to control but Suchev is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

AJ Foster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suchev looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Suchev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suchev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suchev throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suchev!
Suchev lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.

Foster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suchev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foster trying to control but Suchev is working from the bottom.

Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suchev wants to stand and escape but Foster is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster stays in close to Suchev's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Suchev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foster wants to control from the top but Suchev keeps moving.

AJ Foster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suchev tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Suchev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suchev tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Suchev throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Suchev tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Foster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Foster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suchev looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Suchev stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Suchev misses with a few strikes there.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Suchev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Suchev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitaliy Suchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Foster.
Suchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vitaliy Suchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Suchev, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Suchev against the cage but Suchev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Suchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suchev fails to land with a series of punches.
Suchev swinging wildly here.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suchev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suchev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suchev is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Suchev circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Suchev misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchev throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Vitaliy Suchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Suchev.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suchev!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.

Suchev gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suchev keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster stops Suchev from standing up.
Suchev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. AJ Foster wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Suchev misses with a two punch combination.

Foster closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suchev smiles and moves away.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Suchev tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suchev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suchev throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Suchev.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suchev avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suchev was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suchev wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Foster wants to control from the top but Suchev keeps moving.
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suchev's guard.
Foster is pressing down on Suchev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suchev is holding on for now.

Suchev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Foster shoots for a takedown but Suchev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Suchev throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Suchev misses with a two punch combination.
Vitaliy Suchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Foster rushes Suchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suchev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from Suchev both land. Nice combination.
Suchev fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suchev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Suchev. Those never looked like landing.
Suchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Suchev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vitaliy Suchev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Suchev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suchev pinned against the cage. Suchev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suchev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suchev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Suchev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.

Suchev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suchev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vitaliy Suchev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Foster.

Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Foster trying to control but Suchev is working from the bottom.
AJ Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suchev wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him.
Suchev is looking to stand back up but Foster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Suchev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Suchev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster is pressing down on Suchev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suchev is holding on for now.
Suchev is trying to stand.

Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Suchev defends the submission attempt.
Suchev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Foster manages to move to mount!
Foster won't let Suchev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Suchev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suchev tries to buck Foster off but Foster takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suchev holding both Foster 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Suchev won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Foster off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Foster!
AJ Foster thanked the fans post fight for their support.