PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staley Gumster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley Gumster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Foreman
vs
Gumster

172 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Staley Gumster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foreman as he jumps to the side.
Foreman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gumster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gumster pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foreman is defending well.
Foreman is looking to take this one to the mat.

Foreman gets control of Gumster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foreman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foreman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Foreman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gumster, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gumster gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Foreman's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Foreman gets control of Gumster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Foreman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foreman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gumster looking to pass the guard.

Foreman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gumster defends well.
Gumster stopping the sweep attempt from Foreman.
Foreman wants to control the position but Gumster says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gumster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Gumster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foreman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gumster is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gumster stops Foreman from getting back to his feet.
Foreman is trying to maintain the position but Gumster is very close to passing his half guard.
Gumster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Gumster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foreman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gumster throwing shots but Foreman is blocking nicely.
Foreman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gumster is defended easily by Foreman.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gumster is defended easily by Foreman.
Foreman lands a nice shot that snaps Gumster's head back.

Gumster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foreman's half guard.

Foreman kicks off Gumster and gets to his feet.
Foreman is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman throws a big counter combination but Gumster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Foreman throws a low kick but Gumster moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Foreman. Those never looked like landing.
Foreman tries to bum rush Gumster with a series of wild strikes but Gumster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gumster clinches up against the cage.
Gumster wants a takedown.
Foreman is working for takedown but Gumster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gumster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foreman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gumster jumps guard and drags Foreman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gumster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Foreman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Foreman looks to throw the jab but Gumster is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foreman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foreman is trying to break free.
Foreman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gumster is trying to pull guard but Foreman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foreman tries to pull guard but Gumster holds him up against the cage and eventually Foreman drops back down to his feet.

Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foreman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foreman tries to clinch but Gumster is having none of it.
Gumster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foreman is fending him off so far but Gumster persists. Nope, Foreman circles away and we're back to standing.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Gumster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foreman pinned against the cage. Foreman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman throws a hook but Gumster avoids it easily.
Foreman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gumster's head backwards.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gumster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gumster slaps away a takedown attempt from Foreman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gumster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foreman swivels and escapes.
Andy Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gumster sprawls well. Gumster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foreman gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Foreman as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumster looks to land a combination. Foreman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gumster throws a nice head kick!
Foreman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumster circles away.
No joy there for Foreman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gumster closes the distance and clinches.

Gumster manages to break the clinch.
Andy Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gumster dives in and grabs Foreman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foreman pushes down on Gumster's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gumster - that will leave a mark!
Foreman wants to clinch
and Foreman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foreman darts in looking for a takedown but Gumster gets double underhooks and turns Foreman into the cage.

Gumster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andy Foreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gumster prevents Foreman from improving his position.
Foreman pushes Gumster off looking to stand but Gumster dives back in and keeps control.
Gumster is thwarting Foreman's attempts to control the position.

Foreman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gumster pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster passes into side control, despite Foreman's attempt to control the position.
Gumster takes a little break here. Foreman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Foreman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Foreman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Staley Gumster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gumster keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman throws a series of punches but Gumster avoids them all with ease.
Foreman tries to land a leg kick but Gumster saw it coming and moves away.
Gumster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gumster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gumster throws a head kick that misses.
Foreman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gumster counters with a left to the body.
Foreman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gumster counter with a right hand.
Foreman tries to clinch up but Gumster circles away and keeps his distance.
Foreman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Foreman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gumster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foreman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gumster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foreman is trying to push Gumster away but Gumster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gumster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gumster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foreman if he has to take too many more of those.
Gumster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gumster clinches with his opponent.
Gumster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foreman to keep the fight standing.
Andy Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staley Gumster.
Gumster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Gumster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman fails to pull guard.
Gumster looking for a takedown.

Foreman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foreman throws a hook to the side of Gumster's head but Gumster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Gumster forces Foreman back against the cage and clinches.

Gumster manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Foreman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gumster - the referee stops the clock and Foreman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gumster. Foreman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foreman tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gumster pushes Foreman up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gumster fails to land.
Gumster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foreman's efforts to push away.
Gumster jumps guard but Foreman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Gumster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foreman misses with a low kick.

Gumster darts in and clinches Foreman up against the cage.

Gumster jumps guard and drags Foreman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gumster managing to control the position.
Gumster keeping moving, preventing Foreman from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gumster can't keep his opponent in guard - Foreman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gumster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Staley Gumster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumster 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Staley Gumster!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Staley Gumster!

Staley Gumster wins by unanimous decision!