PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Mooring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shey Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shey Foster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mooring
vs
Foster

198 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Devon Mooring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shey Foster!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mooring's waist but Mooring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foster off to one side.
Mooring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mooring misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mooring changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Mooring manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Mooring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooring stuffs the takedown.
Mooring fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Mooring shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mooring lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mooring shoots in looking for a takedown but Foster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Mooring darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is pushing Mooring up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mooring has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster tries to land a knee to the head but Mooring blocks with his arms.
Foster stalling in the clinch.

Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mooring shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
Mooring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mooring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Foster looks winded!

Mooring closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mooring wants a takedown.
Mooring working hard to break the clinch.
Mooring dodges an elbow strike from Foster.
Mooring can't break the clinch.
Foster tries to pull guard but Mooring won't allow it.
Foster wants to take the fight to the mat but Mooring manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foster is looking for a takedown.
Mooring gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foster.

Mooring pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mooring throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mooring keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mooring has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.
Foster postures up.
Mooring thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Foster is fighting to break Mooring's control of his arms but Mooring is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Mooring.
Mooring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foster.
Mooring's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mooring duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooring looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Foster pushes Mooring up against the cage in a clinch.
Mooring jumps guard but Foster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mooring prevents it.
Mooring is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mooring is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foster is defending well.
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!
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mooring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Mooring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mooring pinned against the cage. Mooring gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mooring as he jumps to the side.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devon Mooring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shey Foster.
Mooring looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Mooring throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mooring shoots for a double leg takedown but Foster sprawls well. He's pushed Mooring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mooring has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mooring is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foster.
Mooring tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foster smiles and moves away.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Mooring displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Devon Mooring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mooring comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.

Mooring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mooring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foster uses from the top position.

Mooring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Foster has gone for a leg lock! Mooring slips out almost immediately though and dives into Foster's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mooring controls the pace.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooring's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mooring forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster is staying active underneath Mooring, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooring wants to pass to mount but Foster is defending the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mooring throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Mooring is looking to advance position but Foster won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Mooring dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mooring darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Mooring working hard to break the clinch.
Foster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Foster wants to stall.
Foster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mooring walks away with a smile on his face. Foster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Devon Mooring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shey Foster.
Mooring changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Mooring manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mooring displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mooring looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooring pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooring content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mooring passes to full mount!

Mooring stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Mooring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mooring pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mooring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mooring drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Mooring.
Mooring has Foster pulled in close to control his posture.
Mooring manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Mooring is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Foster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Foster!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooring bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
Mooring tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Mooring works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Mooring is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooring is trying to control. Foster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mooring looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mooring looks to land a strike but Foster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooring controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shey Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devon Mooring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Mooring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Mooring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mooring has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Mooring!