PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Andromalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Andromalius
vs
Foster

178 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Andromalius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Foster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andromalius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andromalius is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Andromalius circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster throws the left hand but Andromalius avoids the punch easily.
Andromalius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foster counters with a straight right hand.
Andromalius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foster.

It looks like Thomas Andromalius has been cut.
Andromalius misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Andromalius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Foster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andromalius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andromalius shoots and misses

and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andromalius won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Andromalius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andromalius is breathing heavily.
Foster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Andromalius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster is chipping away with strikes.
Foster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Foster.
Foster with the ground and pound but Andromalius regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster prevents Andromalius from improving his position.

Andromalius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Foster seems to be looking for submissions.

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.

Andromalius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andromalius is looking to improve his position.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andromalius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andromalius missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andromalius moves away.
Foster throws a series of strikes that have Andromalius backpedaling.
Foster blocks a jab.
Andromalius has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Foster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andromalius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster wants to stand up but Andromalius is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Foster.
Foster wants to pass to mount but Andromalius is defending the position.
Andromalius wants to get back to full guard.
Andromalius trying to control here.
Andromalius 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.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andromalius with a poor takedown
letting Foster counter with a right hand.
Andromalius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Andromalius on that attempt.
Foster misses with a double jab.
Andromalius throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Foster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andromalius's head.
Andromalius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Andromalius is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Andromalius's hands, connecting with Andromalius's forehead.
Andromalius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.

Foster is looking for a kimura but Andromalius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Andromalius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andromalius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andromalius fails with the takedown
and Foster counters with a right hand to the body.
Foster throws a series of punches but Andromalius moves out of range.
Foster waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Andromalius.
Foster misses with an uppercut. Andromalius saw that one coming.
Andromalius misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster works Andromalius's body with a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Andromalius. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Foster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andromalius misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Foster finds it's way through Andromalius's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Foster 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like James Foster has been cut.
Andromalius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Andromalius can't do much from the bottom here.
Andromalius tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Andromalius is working hard here to advance position.
Foster wants to control but Andromalius is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andromalius sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Andromalius tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is keen to just control but Andromalius is a slippery customer.
Andromalius gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.

Andromalius working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andromalius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster trying to control but Andromalius is working from the bottom.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andromalius is on top in guard.
Andromalius wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.

Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andromalius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foster is trying to control the position but Andromalius postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andromalius wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Andromalius trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Andromalius tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andromalius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Foster looks to land a combination but Andromalius avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andromalius.
Andromalius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster loads up on a big right hand but Andromalius slips the punch.
Foster swinging wilding here.
James Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster connects with a body shot.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andromalius has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andromalius doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Andromalius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andromalius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Andromalius's hands, connecting with Andromalius's forehead.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster thows a huge punch but Andromalius dodges it nicely.
Andromalius is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.

Andromalius is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Andromalius trying to control here.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.

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.
Andromalius is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Foster wants to control from the top but Andromalius keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster cracks Andromalius with a solid left hand.
Andromalius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Andromalius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andromalius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Andromalius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster passes into half guard.
Andromalius trying to control here.
Foster is tying to control. Andromalius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Andromalius is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andromalius moves into full guard.
James Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andromalius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Thomas Andromalius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andromalius keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foster loads up on a big right hand but Andromalius slips the punch.
Foster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andromalius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andromalius looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.

Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foster showed some decent athleticism there.
Andromalius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Foster!