PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyran Neal (ranked 5246 p4p, 5660 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 480 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Neal
vs
Foster

182 cm
25
183
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
185
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

White Gorilla

PWNAGE™
White Gorilla

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Kyran Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Neal 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.
Foster stuffs the takedown attempt from Neal. Neal gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Neal misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyran Neal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Foster forces Neal back against the cage and clinches.
Neal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Neal manages to break the clinch.

Foster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster gets to his feet. Neal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Neal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Sloppy strikes from Foster. Those never looked like landing.
Kyran Neal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neal closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Neal pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Foster thows a huge punch but Neal dodges it nicely.
Neal won't allow Foster to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster thows a huge punch but Neal dodges it nicely.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster passes to full mount!
Foster lands a big shot there that rocks Neal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster looking to finish with strikes here!
Neal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Foster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Foster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Foster might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Neal regains half guard.

Foster gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neal is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.

Neal is working an open guard so Foster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Neal darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Neal into the cage.

Neal breaks from the clinch.
Neal with a lazy takedown attempt

and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster taking a breather here.
Neal wants to control but Foster postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Foster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Neal moves out of range easily.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Neal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neal gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Foster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Foster postures up in Neal's guard and throws a big left but Neal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Foster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foster lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Neal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neal wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foster is stalling in the full guard.

Neal has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Neal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foster controls the pace.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foster controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Foster.
Foster just content to control the position.
Foster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neal, who protects the arm well.
Sean Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster working away.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neal is pushing Foster's head away, looking to escape. Foster manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Foster decides to stand back up.
Neal throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Neal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Neal misses with a takedown attempt

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.
Neal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foster is defending well.

Foster pulls Neal into guard.
Foster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Foster is continuing to stall.

Foster working for a triangle but Neal defends it easily.
Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neal is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is controlling Neal's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Foster looking for a guillotine here but Neal defends easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Neal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neal is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Neal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Foster is now in half guard.
Neal is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Neal is defending well.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neal is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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.
Neal is trying to stand up here but Foster is controlling him well.

Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neal moves into full guard.
Sean Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Neal.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neal dodges the punch combination from Foster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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