PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Foreman (ranked 5117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Homes (ranked 24983 p4p, 0 weight class). Homes has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Larry Homes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Foreman
vs
Homes

216 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ambrose Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Homes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Homes.
Homes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Homes looks winded!
Homes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Homes counters with a three punch combo that has Foreman backing up. Foreman nods at Homes to acknowledge the strikes.
Foreman throws a sloppy head kick and Homes moves out of range easily.
Homes misses with a body kick.

Foreman has Homes up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foreman breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Homes. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foreman is defended easily by Homes.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Foreman.
Foreman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Foreman gets a clinch.
Foreman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Homes is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman is looking for a takedown.
Foreman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homes just leaning against Foreman, taking a breather.
Homes tries to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling the position.

Homes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Foreman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Homes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman keeps control of Homes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Homes's head.
Foreman lands an uppercut.
Foreman throws a head punch that misses.

Homes decides to pull guard.
Homes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foreman gets to his feet - Homes follows without any prompting.
Foreman fails with the takedown.
Foreman throws a body punch but Homes moves out of range.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Foreman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homes's waist but Homes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foreman off to one side.
As Foreman backs off Homes throws a huge counter combo but Foreman manages to avoid it all.

Foreman shoots in and bounces Homes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foreman throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homes is trying to keep Foreman in close.
Homes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foreman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Foreman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foreman shoots in looking for a takedown but Homes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foreman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Homes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Homes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Foreman. That one must have hurt.
Foreman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Homes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ambrose Foreman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Homes tries to keep at a distance but Foreman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foreman managing to block the knees to the body from Homes.
Foreman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Homes prevents it.

Homes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Foreman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Homes to the mat. Homes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Homes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambrose Foreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homes has a closed guard, preventing Foreman from standing up.
Foreman landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Homes has his foot on Foreman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foreman works his way back into a safe position though.
Foreman wants to stand but Homes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Foreman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foreman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foreman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two 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.
Foreman is looking to stand up but Homes won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foreman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Foreman is looking to clinch but Homes is avoiding it.
Foreman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Homes at a distance.

Foreman closes the distance and pushes Homes back into the cage.
Foreman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Homes tries to circle away but Foreman has him pinned against the cage.
Homes gets underhooks to prevent Foreman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Homes manages to break the clinch.
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Homes tries to sprawl but Foreman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Homes trying to control from the bottom.
Foreman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Homes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foreman.
Foreman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Foreman gets to his feet. Homes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Homes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Homes throws out a leg kick but Foreman moves out of range and Homes only half commits.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foreman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Homes defends well and Foreman ends up having to push Homes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Homes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foreman can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Foreman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Homes lands with a hook. Foreman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Homes swats away the attempt to clinch by Foreman.
Homes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Foreman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Homes pinned against the cage. Homes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman tries to clinch but Homes moves out of range.
Homes throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Homes throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Homes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foreman. Foreman obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman tries to clinch there but Homes circles away.

Foreman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Foreman stands up from Homes's guard - Foreman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Homes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromForeman.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
Homes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foreman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Homes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Homes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homes but Homes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Homes moves out of range of the body kick.
Homes misses with a leg kick.
Foreman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Foreman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Homes doesn't seem bothered though.
Larry Homes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Foreman.

Foreman clinches with his opponent.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foreman jumps guard but Homes stands there with Foreman around his waist. Foreman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Homes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homes misses with a low kick.
Foreman tried to counter with a leg kick but Homes avoided it.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Homes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Homes throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
Foreman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homes avoids it really well and circles away.
Homes tries a head kick but it misses.
Homes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foreman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Homes working hard to break the clinch.
Foreman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homes after a bit of a struggle.
Homes prevents the takedown attempt.

Homes pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foreman.
Larry Homes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambrose Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Homes is looking to stand up but Foreman isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foreman 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Foreman!