PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Foote (ranked 5525 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Avery (ranked 3001 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelby Foote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Foote
vs
Avery

167 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

174 cm
28
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shelby Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote won't allow it.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foote.
Avery looking for a takedown.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foote has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tyson Avery has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Avery avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Foote will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avery up against the cage.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avery pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foote tumbling to the mat - Avery dives into Foote's guard.
Avery trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery stands and throws Foote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Avery crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Foote is looking to reverse the position.
Avery in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Avery.
Foote sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery trying to control from half guard but Foote is working away.
Avery prevents Foote from improving his position.

Foote is defending against the submission attempts here by Avery.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foote holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Avery tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avery breaks from Foote's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foote is working to get back to half guard.
Foote is working hard here to advance position.
Avery landing shots from mount.
Avery wants to control the pace but Foote is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery throws a wild left hand from mount and Foote manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Avery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Foote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Avery misses the target.
Avery swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Foote forces Avery back against the cage and clinches.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foote.
Avery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foote prevents the takedown attempt.
Foote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is trying to drag Foote to the mat but Foote just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foote stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shelby Foote has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foote landing knees to the body.
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote crunches a lovely knee into Avery's ribcage.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Avery fails to pull guard.
Foote stalling in the clinch.

Avery gets control of Foote's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avery will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avery tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote wants to control the pace but Avery is squirming around nicely.
Foote controlling the pace for now.
Foote looking to control but Avery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avery is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery wants to control but Foote is having none of it.
Avery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote trying to control but Avery is having none of it.
Avery is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape.
Avery is trying desperately to improve position.
Avery tries to hold on but Foote postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery just holding on.
Avery working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Foote moves into the clinch.
Foote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote holds him up against the cage and eventually Avery drops back down to his feet.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foote lands a shoulder strike.
Foote tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote pushes Avery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avery can't get the takedown.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Foote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
Avery blocks an elbow strike.
Avery wants to take the fight to the mat but Foote manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Avery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foote stops a takedown attempt from Avery.
Foote leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avery tries to stall but Foote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foote working Avery over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Foote.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avery's brow.
Foote is pushing Avery up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Foote misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Foote.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote just leaning against Avery, taking a breather.
Foote'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.
Avery is working for takedown but Foote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery takes an elbow to the forehead.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foote scores with a hook to the body.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foote moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foote obliges.
Nice body punch from Foote - that landed with a thud.
Foote throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Avery controls the action.
Foote lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avery or not.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote is pressed up against the cage. Avery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foote down to the mat. Foote avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avery blocks a head kick by Foote.

Avery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
Avery throws an elbow that misses. Foote uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avery's guard. Nice move by Foote!

Foote stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
A very excited looking Shelby Foote made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.