PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Wiggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Foreman
vs
Wiggums

185 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralph Wiggums!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman leaves Wiggums with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Wiggums gets the takedown into side control.
Foreman is not content to let Wiggums control the position.
Wiggums tries to move to full mount but Foreman actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggums keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foreman is trying to stand.
Wiggums trying to control from half guard but Foreman is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman tries to kick Wiggums off but Wiggums keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wiggums seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.

Wiggums is looking for a kimura but Foreman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wiggums to get the leverage.
Wiggums with the ground and pound but Foreman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wiggums wants to stand but Foreman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Foreman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wiggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foreman throws a nice looking combination but Wiggums bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Wiggums dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiggums tries to clinch but Foreman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foreman but Foreman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foreman misses with a two punch combination.
Foreman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wiggums misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggums shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums looks gassed!
Wiggums slips a jab and a cross from Foreman.
Wiggums throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wiggums feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wiggums stops Foreman from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Foreman pushes Wiggums off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foreman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggums.
Wiggums moves away from the strike by Foreman.

Wiggums fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Foreman sprawls well initially but Wiggums persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wiggums stops Foreman from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggums misses with a head shot. Foreman uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggums prevents Foreman from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Wiggums dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Foreman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiggums shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foreman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiggums, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foreman throws a head kick that Wiggums semi-blocks.
Foreman connects with a crisp jab.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
Foreman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Foreman. No joy for Wiggums on that attempt.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums misses with a takedown attempt - Foreman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wiggums is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foreman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foreman jabs Wiggums right on the nose. Wiggums blinks but takes it well.
Wiggums looks for a takedown but Foreman sprawls well.
Foreman throws a one two combo.
Foreman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wiggums has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggums's head.
Foreman throws a one two combo.

Wiggums is rocked!
Foreman punishes Wiggums's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiggums is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman finish him?
Foreman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiggums seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foreman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wiggums's head backwards.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Foreman misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foreman throws a combination. Wiggums tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Foreman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Foreman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiggums.

Foreman drops Wiggums with a right and a left! Foreman comes rushing in but Wiggums regains his composure and manages to keep Foreman in guard.

Foreman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Foreman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foreman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Foreman stands up and waves to Wiggums to follow him.
Foreman works over Wiggums's head and body with a nice combination.
Wiggums on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foreman swinging wildly here.
Foreman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiggums on the side of the head.
Wiggums throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foreman's waist but Foreman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiggums off to one side.
Foreman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
David Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman connects with a crisp jab.
Foreman fails to land with a series of punches.
Foreman thuds his right hand into Wiggums's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Foreman gets caught flat footed, as Wiggums shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wiggums prevents Foreman from getting back to his feet.
Wiggums wants to control from the top but Foreman keeps moving.
Wiggums wants to stand and escape but instead Foreman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiggums can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wiggums is working an open guard so Foreman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Foreman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Foreman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foreman.
Foreman leaves Wiggums with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foreman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wiggums has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wiggums takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wiggums tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foreman throws a series of strikes that have Wiggums backpedaling.
Foreman misses with a series of wild punches.
Foreman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiggums.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Wiggums.
Wiggums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggums misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman scores with a jab to the body.
Foreman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wiggums takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foreman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Foreman misses with a few strikes there.
Foreman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wiggums fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foreman with a nice cross.
A jab from Foreman finds it's way through Wiggums's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Foreman lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foreman digs a good hook to Wiggums's body.
Foreman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foreman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Foreman.
Foreman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiggums fails to land the takedown.
Foreman thuds a left hand into Wiggums's body.
Foreman works over Wiggums's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman thuds a left hand into Wiggums's body.
Wiggums showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
A lazy left from Foreman finds it's target.
Foreman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Foreman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foreman.
Foreman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggums tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foreman swivels and escapes.
Wiggums walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiggums.
David Foreman is winning the standup battle so far.
Foreman throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws out a powerful jab.
Wiggums dodges the punch combination from Foreman.
A jab from Foreman does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foreman.
Wiggums avoids the head kick by Foreman.
Foreman scores with a jab.
Wiggums swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foreman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggums has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foreman finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggums's head.
Foreman looks to land a combination. Wiggums sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wiggums gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27

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