PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Foster (ranked 25432 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdulrahman Arslanbekov (ranked 7565 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Foster
vs
Arslanbekov

180 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulrahman Arslanbekov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arslanbekov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arslanbekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arslanbekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foster.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arslanbekov.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrahman Arslanbekov.
Arslanbekov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslanbekov tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Arslanbekov throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Arslanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Arslanbekov.
Arslanbekov throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslanbekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslanbekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arslanbekov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arslanbekov misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arslanbekov looks winded!
Arslanbekov misses with a hook.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arslanbekov tries to score with a low kick but Foster moves his leg out of the way.

Foster drives through and clinches with Arslanbekov against the cage.

Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arslanbekov is looking to clinch.
Foster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arslanbekov wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster has managed to clinch.
Arslanbekov prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster is pressed up against the cage. Arslanbekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foster down to the mat. Foster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Arslanbekov moves into the clinch.

Foster manages to break the clinch.
Arslanbekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Arslanbekov fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Foster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslanbekov darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Arslanbekov into the cage.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Arslanbekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
No joy there for Foster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arslanbekov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Foster moves into the clinch successfully.
Arslanbekov is pressed up against the cage. Foster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arslanbekov down to the mat. Arslanbekov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arslanbekov throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Arslanbekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Arslanbekov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslanbekov lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arslanbekov circles away.
As Foster backs off Arslanbekov throws a huge counter combo but Foster manages to avoid it all.
Foster stuffs the takedown.
Foster is looking for a counter combo.

Foster drives through and clinches with Arslanbekov against the cage.
Foster has Arslanbekov pressed against the cage, preventing Arslanbekov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arslanbekov is working for takedown but Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arslanbekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster has Arslanbekov pressed against the cage, preventing Arslanbekov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arslanbekov wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Foster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arslanbekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Arslanbekov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arslanbekov swings widly with a right hand
and Foster counters with a thumping low kick.
Arslanbekov shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arslanbekov connects with the punch.
Arslanbekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Arslanbekov 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.
Brad Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrahman Arslanbekov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslanbekov wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Foster moves out of range as Arslanbekov throws a body kick.
Arslanbekov throws a head kick that misses.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Arslanbekov is breathing heavily.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Arslanbekov tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arslanbekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Arslanbekov unleashes a big counter combination but Foster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Arslanbekov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arslanbekov did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arslanbekov on the ground.

Foster is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arslanbekov missing with punches from the bottom.

Arslanbekov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to stand and escape but Arslanbekov actually recovers to full guard.

Arslanbekov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Arslanbekov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Arslanbekov is keeping the position.
Foster has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arslanbekov is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Foster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Foster is posturing up here but Arslanbekov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Foster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Foster has to tap! Slick submission there by Arslanbekov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdulrahman Arslanbekov!