PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Lumsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumsden comes to the cage accompanied by The power. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lumsden
vs
Foster

205 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Lumsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumsden closes the distance looking to clinch

and Foster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lumsden is trying to stall.
Lumsden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foster.

Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.
Matthew Lumsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
Lumsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lumsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lumsden moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lumsden.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lumsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Lumsden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Foster is right now.
Foster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Foster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lumsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster thows a huge punch but Lumsden dodges it nicely.
Foster controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Foster wasn't active enough on the ground.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lumsden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lumsden wants to clinch.
Foster looks for a takedown but Lumsden sprawls well.
Foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lumsden darts in trying to clinch

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
Lumsden tries to pull guard but Foster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lumsden is working for takedown but Foster is calmly controlling the position for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Foster has eaten all the pies!
Lumsden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Lumsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foster stalling the fight.
Lumsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lumsden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lumsden tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lumsden to the ground. Lumsden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Foster rushes Lumsden and presses him up against the cage.
Foster is looking to take this one to the mat.

Foster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lumsden looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lumsden working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lumsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Lumsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lumsden tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Foster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Foster.
Foster is working for takedown but Lumsden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lumsden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lumsden slows down the pace here.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Lumsden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lumsden has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Lumsden 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. Lumsden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumsden is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Lumsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Lumsden tries to clinch up

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.
Lumsden taking a breather.
Foster tries to pull guard but Lumsden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matthew Lumsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lumsden prevents it.
Lumsden tries to land a knee to the head but Foster blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lumsden pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lumsden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Foster is trying to pull guard but Lumsden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lumsden is trying to stall.

Foster jumps guard and drags Lumsden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lumsden trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lumsden's guard.
Lumsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lumsden's guard.

Foster decides to stand and escape the position.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lumsden drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foster.
Brock Foster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lumsden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lumsden wants to get back to striking at distance but Foster won't allow it.
Foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lumsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Foster avoids the elbow strike from Lumsden, against the cage.
Foster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lumsden backwards.

Foster pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster controlling the position.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Lumsden from controlling successfully.
Lumsden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Lumsden will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lumsden avoids it really well and circles away.
Lumsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lumsden is pushing Foster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lumsden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foster blocks the elbow strike.
Lumsden tries to pull guard but Foster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Foster has Lumsden pressed against the cage.
Foster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lumsden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthew Lumsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Foster.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lumsden throws an elbow but misses.
Lumsden stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Lumsden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lumsden tries to circle away but Foster has him pinned against the cage.
Foster wants a takedown.
Lumsden throws an elbow that misses.
Lumsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Foster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lumsden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lumsden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lumsden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foster moves out of range as Lumsden strikes.
Lumsden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthew Lumsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Lumsden leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Lumsden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lumsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lumsden wants to clinch

and Foster counters by clinching up.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Foster blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lumsden as Foster tries to tie him up.

Foster jumps guard.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lumsden stopping the sweep attempt from Foster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lumsden trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster pulls Lumsden in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brock Foster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lumsden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lumsden throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Lumsden tries to clinch but Foster moves out of range.
Lumsden closes the distance but Foster moves to the side

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Lumsden.
I think Lumsden 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!