PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Tug (ranked 6710 p4p, 4758 weight class) and Alan Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 453 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tug
vs
Foreman

191 cm
24
270
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Tug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tug moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Alan Foreman has been cut.
Tug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tug displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Foreman tries to move into range but Tug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tug throws a sloppy head kick

and Foreman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Tug kicks Foreman off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Tug.
Tug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foreman. Foreman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Foreman has managed to clinch.
Tug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foreman prevents Tug from breaking the clinch.

Foreman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Tug.
Tug shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Foreman eats them both and turns towards Tug to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That has opened up Alan Foreman's cut even more.

Foreman 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.

Tug scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tug darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Foreman is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Tug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foreman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Foreman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foreman manages to end up in side control.

Tug throws Foreman to one side and escapes!
Foreman looks winded!
Tug misses with a double jab

and Foreman counters with a single leg into guard. Tug didn't expect that.

Tug pushes Foreman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Foreman. Beautiful body shot.

Foreman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tug manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foreman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tug tries to break free but Foreman pushes him back against the cage.

Foreman jumps into guard, dragging Tug to the mat.
Tug throws a big elbow that misses.
Foreman has control of Tug's left arm, preventing Tug from doing any damage.
Tug stopping the sweep attempt from Foreman.
Tug wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving.
Tug won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet.
Tug trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Foreman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tug trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tug won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Tug from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tug throws a good cross that connects.

Foreman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tug kicks Foreman off and gets to his feet.
Tug feints a jab promting Foreman to slip. Tug then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foreman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tug moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tug throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foreman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tug throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.

Foreman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tug tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Foreman is in Tug's guard.
Foreman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foreman chips away with some ground and pound.
Tug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tug trying to control the position.

Foreman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Foreman gets a takedown into half guard.
Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tug gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Tug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Foreman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tug looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreman is just out of range.
Tug tries a head kick but it misses.

Foreman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tug pushes Foreman off and gets back to his feet.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Tug.

Foreman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Foreman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman controlling the action here.
Tug wants to control but Foreman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foreman moves nicely into side control.
Tug being controlled for a moment.
Tug manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foreman's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tug wants to get back to full guard.
Tug moves into full guard.
Foreman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman preventing the sweep.
Foreman controlling from the top position.
Tug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foreman is controlling him.
Tug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foreman can do to turn this around?

That's two 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.
Foreman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foreman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tug wants to get back to his feet but Foreman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tug is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foreman defends well.
Foreman landing with the ground and pound.
Foreman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mark Tug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tug trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Foreman feints and as Tug raises his hands in defense, Foreman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tug wants to sweep but no luck.
Foreman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foreman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tug is trying to keep Foreman in close.
Tug wants to sweep but no luck.
Foreman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Tug is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foreman is aware though and is defending well.
Foreman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Tug is working an open guard so Foreman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foreman moves into range and clinches up with Tug.
Foreman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Foreman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tug uses from the top position.
Tug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foreman keeping moving, preventing Tug from controlling successfully.

Tug stands and steps away. Foreman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Foreman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tug on his heels. He'll look to pass Tug's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tug is trying to control the position but Foreman postures up.
Foreman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Foreman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alan Foreman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tug lands an overhand right.
Tug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tug tries a head kick but it misses.
Tug scores with a jab.
Tug throws a combination that misses

so Foreman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tug uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Foreman has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Foreman tightens his grip and picks Tug up, before dumping him to the ground. Tug manages to land in guard.

Tug has his feet on Foreman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tug misses with a double jab.

Foreman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Foreman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foreman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tug misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tug is looking for a sweep.
Tug is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Tug's face as Foreman controls the position.
Tug tries to bench press Foreman off him but Foreman keeps the position.
Tug stops Foreman from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Tug's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tug manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foreman's best efforts.
Foreman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tug defending well though.
Tug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tug trying to control but Foreman postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foreman lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tug is trying to get back to full guard.
Tug trying to hold on to Foreman's head to control him but Foreman postures up.
Foreman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Tug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foreman moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foreman.

Foreman pulls Tug into guard.
Foreman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foreman trying to keep a closed guard but Tug is proving a slippery customer.

Tug gets to his feet. Foreman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A lazy left from Tug finds it's target.
Tug scores with a one two! Foreman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foreman slips a straight right by Tug.

Tug has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Foreman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tug is trying to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Foreman tightens his grip and picks Tug up, before dumping him to the ground. Tug manages to land in guard.
Tug has his hands on Foreman's head, controlling the position.
Foreman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tug looking to control.
Foreman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tug is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Tug showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tug has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Tug!