PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ankudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shey Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankudinov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Animal I Have Become. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ankudinov
vs
Foster

193 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Ankudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shey Foster!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ankudinov gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
Ankudinov prevents a body shot from Foster.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ankudinov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foster is trying to push Ankudinov away but Ankudinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foster can't break the clinch.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Ankudinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Foster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster misses with a takedown
and Ankudinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Ankudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shey Foster.
Ankudinov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foster is out of range.
Ankudinov blocks a head kick by Foster.

Ankudinov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foster's half guard.
Ankudinov trying to mount his opponent but Foster defends it.
Foster is looking to control Ankudinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ankudinov blocks the strikes from Foster.
Ankudinov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Ankudinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ankudinov connects with a nice short shot to Foster's temple.
Ankudinov controlling the action here.

Ankudinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foster is just riding it out for now. Ankudinov eventually gives up the hold.
Foster trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ankudinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ankudinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ankudinov drops an elbow to the side of Foster's head.

Ankudinov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankudinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Foster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ankudinov 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ankudinov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankudinov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ankudinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Foster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ankudinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ankudinov scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ankudinov gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ankudinov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ankudinov wants to break free but Foster has control.
Foster being controlled against the cage.
Ankudinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ankudinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ankudinov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foster scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ankudinov is looking to chop away at Foster's legs.

Ankudinov darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Ankudinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foster after a bit of a struggle.
Foster wants to get back to striking at distance but Ankudinov won't allow it.
Ankudinov stalling in the clinch but Foster improves position.
Foster wants a takedown.
Eric Ankudinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shey Foster.
Ankudinov is trying to push Foster away but Foster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ankudinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Ankudinov has double underhooks.
Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Ankudinov controls his hands.

Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric Ankudinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankudinov tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ankudinov's waist but Ankudinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foster off to one side.
Foster is breathing heavily.

Ankudinov clinches.
Foster tries to throw a body punch but Ankudinov avoids it by throwing Foster back against the cage.
Ankudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ankudinov takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster wants to get back to striking at distance but Ankudinov won't allow it.
Foster keeps control of Ankudinov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ankudinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster tries to break free but Ankudinov pushes him back against the cage.
Ankudinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Foster has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but Ankudinov blocks with his arms.
Ankudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Ankudinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foster walks away with a smile on his face. Ankudinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Ankudinov, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Ankudinov against the cage but Ankudinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ankudinov looks to land a combination. Foster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Foster tries to keep at a distance but Ankudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ankudinov can't get the takedown.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Ankudinov has him pressed against the cage.
Foster jumps guard but Ankudinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ankudinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
Ankudinov wants to break free but Foster has control.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Ankudinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Foster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Ankudinov.
Ankudinov wants to stall.
Ankudinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ankudinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Foster is keeping busy.
Ankudinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ankudinov is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Ankudinov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ankudinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ankudinov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ankudinov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Foster with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ankudinov counters with a shoot takedown. Foster fights it but they end up in guard.
Ankudinov stopping the sweep attempt from Foster.
Ankudinov works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
Ankudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.

Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ankudinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankudinov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foster's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankudinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ankudinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ankudinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ankudinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ankudinov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ankudinov is aware though and is defending well.
Ankudinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ankudinov stands up over Foster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!

Ankudinov drops back looking for a leg! Foster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foster manages to kick Ankudinov off! Ankudinov jumps back into Foster's guard.
Ankudinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankudinov sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has momentary wrist control but Ankudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ankudinov passes Foster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ankudinov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ankudinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ankudinov working the head and body with strikes.

Foster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankudinov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foster is still in real trouble! Can Ankudinov finish him?
Ankudinov working Foster over with strikes.
Ankudinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankudinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ankudinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ankudinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ankudinov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Foster! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ankudinov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ankudinov!
Our winner, Eric Ankudinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.