PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Foster (ranked 8606 p4p, 691 weight class) and Parker Savi (ranked 8303 p4p, 680 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Foster
vs
Savi

190 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Savi moves out of range easily.
And Savi tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brad Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Foster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Savi pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Savi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Savi is keeping the position.

Savi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Foster has passed into half guard!
Savi trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Foster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Savi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster is trying to control. Savi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Savi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster wants to pass to mount but Savi is defending the position.

Savi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Savi is working away.
Savi wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Savi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Foster connects with a nice short shot to Savi's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Savi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Savi is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.

Savi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster wants to take a breather but Savi is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savi keeps working.
Savi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Savi defends the submission attempt.
Savi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Savi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savi wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster trying to mount his opponent but Savi defends it.

Savi looking for submissions off his back.
Savi looks winded!

Savi looking for submissions off his back.
Foster wants to stand up but Savi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savi wants to get back to full guard but Foster has passed into side control.
Savi is not content to let Foster control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Foster 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.

Savi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.

Savi gets tackled into the cage by Foster. Foster maintains the clinch.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Savi successfully pulls guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Savi keeps moving.

Savi has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.

Savi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Savi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Savi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Foster is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position but Savi is working away.
Savi is breathing heavily.
Savi wants to control but Foster postures up.
Savi tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Savi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Savi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Foster escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Foster!
Savi is not content to let Foster control the position.

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.
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Foster tries for a kimura but Savi is defending well.
Savi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savi wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster working Savi over with strikes.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savi keeps working.

Foster is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savi is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savi avoid being mounted?
Foster trying to control from half guard but Savi is working away.
Savi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Savi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Foster passes into half guard.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Savi is working away.
Savi is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savi manages to get to full guard.
Savi trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.

Savi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster trying to control but Savi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Foster dominated that second round.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Foster enables Savi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Savi stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Foster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Savi working for a guillotine from mount but Foster is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Savi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Foster is now in Savi's guard. A big mistake from Savi there, giving up the dominant position!
Savi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savi has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Foster pushing down on Savi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Foster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savi!
Savi is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
Savi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savi is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Savi can't escape the position.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savi wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savi looks a forlorn figure.
Savi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savi keeps trying to improve his position.
Foster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Savi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savi wants to control but Foster is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savi is looking to escape.
Foster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Savi?
Savi tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
BOOM! Foster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brad Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster trying to control but Savi is having none of it.
Foster controlling from the full mount.
Foster looking to control but Savi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savi just holding on.
Foster tries to control but Savi wriggling away.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savi tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Savi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Parker Savi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster working Savi over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Foster!
Brad Foster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.