PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Alfoldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Norbert Alfoldi enters the cage!

Foster
vs
Alfoldi

193 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norbert Alfoldi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a head kick that misses.

Alfoldi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Foster throws Alfoldi to one side and escapes!

Alfoldi drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster keeping moving, preventing Alfoldi from controlling successfully.
Alfoldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alfoldi preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Foster lands a decent punch to the body there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alfoldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alfoldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Alfoldi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alfoldi showed some decent athleticism there.
Alfoldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfoldi uses his free foot to push down on Foster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Foster.
Alfoldi lands a nice shot to the head.
Foster is looking to improve his position but Alfoldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alfoldi tries to control but Foster wriggling away.
Foster throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alfoldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foster is looking to escape.
Foster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster tries to reverse the position but Alfoldi maintains control.
Alfoldi landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Alfoldi controlling from mount.
Foster tries to reverse the position but Alfoldi maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alfoldi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alfoldi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norbert Alfoldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alfoldi throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Alfoldi throws out a powerful jab.
Ali Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alfoldi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Alfoldi avoids the head kick by Foster.
Foster lands a lovely overhand right.
Alfoldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alfoldi tries to score with a low kick but Foster moves his leg out of the way.
Foster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alfoldi manages to circle out of the way.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfoldi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alfoldi off to one side.
Alfoldi tries to clinch up.
Alfoldi misses with a takedown
and Foster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norbert Alfoldi.
Alfoldi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Alfoldi does no damage.
Alfoldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfoldi walks into a left hand.
Alfoldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foster swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Alfoldi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alfoldi showed some decent athleticism there.
Norbert Alfoldi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is controlling Alfoldi's trapped leg to prevent Alfoldi from advancing to side control.
Alfoldi with the ground and pound but Foster uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Alfoldi from controlling successfully.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfoldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a nice shot.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alfoldi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alfoldi shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense.
Norbert Alfoldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfoldi leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Alfoldi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foster to the ground. Alfoldi is now in Foster's guard.

Foster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alfoldi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a shot to the body.
Foster throws a body shot but no joy.
Foster digs a good body shot into Alfoldi's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfoldi throws a lazy body kick
and Foster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ali Foster is winning the standup battle so far.

Foster has closed the distance and engaged Alfoldi in a clinch.
Foster lands an uppercut.
Foster digs a right hand into Alfoldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alfoldi's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Foster.

Alfoldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Foster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Alfoldi tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alfoldi throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Alfoldi throws a body kick that misses

and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.

Alfoldi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Foster is looking to regain half guard here but Alfoldi keeps moving and retains side control.
Foster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Alfoldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Alfoldi is just content to waste time from the top position. Foster takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alfoldi throws a big elbow that misses.
Alfoldi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foster is proving hard to escape from.
Alfoldi trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster wants to stand up but Alfoldi is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Foster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alfoldi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Foster counters by clinching up.
Alfoldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foster to keep the fight standing.
Ali Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norbert Alfoldi.

Foster breaks from the clinch.

Alfoldi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Foster gets to his feet. Alfoldi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alfoldi's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfoldi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster works on Alfoldi's body with a couple of short punches.

Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alfoldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Foster sets himself, and Alfoldi steps forward looking for the clinch! Foster avoids it this time.
Alfoldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alfoldi has his takedown stuffed

and Foster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foster jumps guard and drags Alfoldi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Foster scores with a nice shot.
Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alfoldi controls the pace.
Alfoldi wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alfoldi sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foster 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

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