PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster has chosen If you want blood - AC/DC as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Savea
vs
Foster

205 cm
32
257 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

185 cm
22
283 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Foster!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foster controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Savea.
Foster is trying to maintain a safe position but Savea gets an underhook and turns Foster into the cage.
Foster presses Savea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savea is keeping busy.
Foster tries to work over Savea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savea'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.
Savea lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savea drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Savea has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savea pushes Foster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foster.

Savea clinches with his opponent.

Savea jumps guard and drags Foster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Savea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Foster has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Foster throws an elbow that misses.
Savea tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Savea drops back down to his feet.
Savea jumps guard but Foster stands there with Savea around his waist. Savea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savea is trying to pull guard but Foster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Savea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Foster tries to break free but Savea pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savea works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savea prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
Savea postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Savea wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savea is controlling Foster's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savea has one foot on Foster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savea counter with a right hand.

Savea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Savea getting side control.
Savea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster is looking to escape.
Savea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Savea is very close to passing his half guard.
Savea trying to mount his opponent but Foster defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to roll over but Savea keeps him under control.

Savea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savea slows the pace down in half guard.
Savea prevents Foster from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savea lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Savea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Foster misses with a right hand
and Savea counters with a low kick, right behind Foster 's knee.

Foster tries to sprawl but Savea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Savea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Savea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Foster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Savea there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savea wants to pass to mount but Foster is defending the position.
Savea is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Savea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savea connects with a nice short shot to Foster's temple.

Savea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Savea stands up and beckons Foster to join him on the feet.
Savea shoots in but Foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two 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.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Savea is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savea is struggling to control the position.
Savea is trying to pull guard but Foster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savea jumps guard but Foster stands there with Savea around his waist. Savea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Savea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
Foster dodges an elbow strike from Savea.
Foster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Savea.

Foster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Savea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foster to the mat. Foster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Savea pushes down on Foster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savea will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foster's head.
Savea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Foster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Savea manages to mount him!
Savea landing punches.
The referee warns Foster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Savea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Foster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savea is working for a guillotine from mount but Foster frees his head quite easily.
Foster really wants to buck Savea off and get back to his feet.
Savea breaks from Foster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Savea raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savea postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
Savea with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Savea dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Savea.
Savea grinds an elbow into Foster's temple.
Foster taking a bit of punishment here - Savea scoring with strikes.
Foster tries to escape but Savea is in control.
Savea is putting a hurting on Foster here, landing some big shots from side control.

Savea is trying to get an arm triangle but Foster is defending well.
Savea connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Foster some visible discomfort.
Savea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well.
Foster wants to control but Savea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savea is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Savea throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Savea has control of the leg.
Savea controlling the pace.
Foster trying to control here.

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.
Savea throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.

Savea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foster sees it coming and defends easily.
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Savea is looking for a kimura here.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savea connects with a nice short shot to Foster's temple.
Savea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea wants to free his trapped foot but Foster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foster trying to hold on to Savea's head to control him but Savea postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savea lands a nice short elbow.

Savea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savea working the head and body with strikes.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savea is working away from the top position though.
Foster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Savea manages to mount him!
Foster taking shots to the head.
Martin Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savea punishing his opponent with strikes.
Samson Savea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savea postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savea content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Savea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savea 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Savea!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samson Savea waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 7$)'s logo in front of the cameras.