PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Foilayoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Pilsudski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foilayoung
vs
Pilsudski

190 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

156 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Foilayoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Misha Pilsudski!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foilayoung throws a head kick but Pilsudski moves out of range.
Pilsudski fails with a takedown attempt.
Foilayoung dives in for a single leg takedown but Pilsudski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pilsudski misses with a body kick.
Edward Foilayoung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pilsudski sprawls well. Pilsudski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foilayoung gets slowly back to his feet.
Foilayoung lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pilsudski backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foilayoung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pilsudski, pushing him back against the cage.
Pilsudski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foilayoung.
Pilsudski has had enough of the clinch but Foilayoung keeps him there for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilsudski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foilayoung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pilsudski prevents Foilayoung from getting back to his feet.
Pilsudski pushes down on Foilayoung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pilsudski passes to side control.

Pilsudski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pilsudski wants to control but Foilayoung is keeping him busy.

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.
Pilsudski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foilayoung tries to escape but Pilsudski is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pilsudski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Foilayoung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pilsudski's guard! Nice work there by Foilayoung!

Pilsudski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foilayoung is aware though and is defending well.
Pilsudski keeping moving, preventing Foilayoung from controlling successfully.
Foilayoung won't allow Pilsudski to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pilsudski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foilayoung defends well.
Foilayoung is stalling in the full guard.
Pilsudski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Foilayoung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilsudski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Pilsudski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Foilayoung forces Pilsudski back against the cage and clinches.
Pilsudski is trying to drag Foilayoung to the mat but Foilayoung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pilsudski is looking to control Foilayoung's arms but Foilayoung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pilsudski has his back to the cage.
Pilsudski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foilayoung to keep the fight standing.
Foilayoung has been working on his balance at Harambe Remembrance Hall, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pilsudski.
Edward Foilayoung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Pilsudski.
Foilayoung keeps control of Pilsudski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Foilayoung manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foilayoung fails with the takedown.
Pilsudski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pilsudski tries for a takedown but Foilayoung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Foilayoung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Foilayoung clinches up against the cage.
Pilsudski slowing the pace effectively.
Pilsudski is trying to maintain a safe position but Foilayoung gets an underhook and turns Pilsudski into the cage.
Pilsudski tries to pull guard but Foilayoung won't allow it.
Pilsudski gets underhooks to prevent Foilayoung's takedown attempt.

Foilayoung breaks from the clinch.
Foilayoung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foilayoung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pilsudski slaps away a takedown attempt from Foilayoung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilsudski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foilayoung scores with a head kick.
Foilayoung misses with a takedown attempt

and Pilsudski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foilayoung jumps guard but Pilsudski stands there with Foilayoung around his waist. Foilayoung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilsudski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foilayoung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Foilayoung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pilsudski tries to circle away but Foilayoung has him pinned against the cage.
Foilayoung prevents Pilsudski from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Foilayoung.

Foilayoung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pilsudski uses from the top position.
Foilayoung pulls Pilsudski in close to prevent any damage.
Foilayoung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilsudski can do to turn this around?
Pilsudski wants to pass the guard but Foilayoung is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foilayoung working a defensive guard here.
Foilayoung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foilayoung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pilsudski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Pilsudski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foilayoung dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski pulls Foilayoung in close to his closed guard and prevents Foilayoung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foilayoung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pilsudski has his foot on Foilayoung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foilayoung works his way back into a safe position though.
Foilayoung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foilayoung avoids a kick to the body.
Foilayoung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pilsudski.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but Pilsudski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilsudski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edward Foilayoung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pilsudski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foilayoung.

Foilayoung has closed the distance and engaged Pilsudski in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Foilayoung 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!

Nice sprawl there from Pilsudski as Foilayoung shoots in.
Pilsudski moves in looking to clinch but Foilayoung pushes him off.
Pilsudski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Foilayoung.
Pilsudski shoots in for a takedown but Foilayoung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foilayoung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foilayoung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foilayoung sets himself, and Pilsudski steps forward looking for the clinch! Foilayoung avoids it this time.
Foilayoung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foilayoung fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Foilayoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foilayoung shoots in for a double leg but Pilsudski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pilsudski throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilsudski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pilsudski fails with a takedown attempt.
Pilsudski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foilayoung.
Pilsudski tries to land a front kick but Foilayoung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pilsudski swats away the attempt to clinch by Foilayoung.
Nice takedown defense from Foilayoung. No joy for Pilsudski on that attempt.

Foilayoung instigates a clinch.
Pilsudski stalling against the cage.
Pilsudski gets underhooks to prevent Foilayoung's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foilayoung stops a takedown attempt from Pilsudski.

Foilayoung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foilayoung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foilayoung wants it to stay on the feet.
Pilsudski shoots in but Foilayoung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foilayoung misses with a takedown

and Pilsudski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pilsudski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foilayoung just leaning against Pilsudski, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pilsudski.
Pilsudski tries to break free but Foilayoung pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foilayoung tries to pull guard but Pilsudski holds him up against the cage and eventually Foilayoung drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Pilsudski's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Foilayoung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foilayoung pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilsudski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pilsudski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pilsudski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foilayoung shoots in but Pilsudski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Foilayoung backs off Pilsudski throws a huge counter combo but Foilayoung manages to avoid it all.
Foilayoung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pilsudski's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Foilayoung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pilsudski to the ground. Foilayoung is now in Pilsudski's guard.
Pilsudski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Foilayoung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foilayoung 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Edward Foilayoung!

Edward Foilayoung wins by unanimous decision!