PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deacon comes to the cage accompanied by You Raise me Up by Josh Groban. 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.

Deacon
vs
Foster

173 cm
27
166 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

178 cm
32
166 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bishop Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Foster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deacon.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
Foster connects with a single shot there.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deacon looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deacon.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Deacon blocks a head kick by Foster.
Deacon checks the leg kick.

Deacon moves into the clinch.

Foster wants the takedown. Deacon is fighting it off but Foster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Deacon's guard against the cage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deacon is pulling down on Foster's head to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deacon trying to control the position here.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster trying to control but Deacon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Foster preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deacon is controlling Foster's posture.
Foster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deacon connects with an inside leg kick.
Foster tries to land a leg kick but Deacon saw it coming and moves away.
Deacon catches Foster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Foster dives in and scores a takedown into Deacon's guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon 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.

Deacon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster cracks Deacon with a solid left hand.
Foster trying to control but Deacon is working from the bottom.
Foster pushes down on Deacon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deacon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Deacon actively working from the bottom here.
Foster wants to control but Deacon is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster works his way into full mount!
Foster trying to control but Deacon is having none of it.
Deacon is working to get back to half guard.
Deacon wants to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deacon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deacon wants to control but Foster is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster tries to control but Deacon wriggling away.

Foster looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Foster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
Deacon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake 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.

Deacon shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Foster lands a high kick to the side of Deacon's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Foster dives into guard, looking to finish.

Deacon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster wants to control from the top but Deacon keeps moving.
Oh Deacon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deacon working a defensive guard here.
Deacon seems to have got his legs back now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deacon controls Foster momentarily but Foster frees himself.

Deacon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foster forces his way into half guard.
Deacon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deacon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deacon is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deacon 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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster passes Deacon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Foster is trying to control. Deacon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster is looking to advance position but Deacon won't allow it.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Deacon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster uses his free foot to push down on Deacon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deacon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking to finish Deacon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deacon!
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deacon is desperately trying to improve his position but Foster has a good base and remains in mount.
Deacon tries to hold on but Foster postures up.
Foster controlling the position easily from mount.
Foster trying to control but Deacon is having none of it.
Foster landing strikes from the mount.
Foster landing strikes from the mount and Deacon is in trouble!
Deacon is desperately trying to improve his position but Foster has a good base and remains in mount.
Foster working the ground and pound effectively.
Jake Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Foster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deacon?
Foster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deacon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deacon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Foster trying to control from Deacon's half guard. Deacon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.

Deacon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Deacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster passes into half guard.
Foster prevents Deacon from improving his position.
Foster wants to take a breather but Deacon is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Deacon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Deacon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Foster looks to throw the jab but Deacon is out of range.
Deacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster scores with a jab to the body.
Deacon fails to land the takedown.

Deacon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foster stands and throws Deacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Foster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Foster.
Deacon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deacon is not content to let Foster control the position.
Deacon is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is chipping away with strikes.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster trying to control the position but Deacon is working away.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Deacon is trying to control Foster's posture but Foster avoids it.

Foster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deacon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deacon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Deacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster cracks Deacon with a big right hand but Deacon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws an elbow but Deacon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Deacon defending against the ground and pound.
Foster in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Foster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foster working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Deacon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Deacon regains half guard.
Foster trying to control the pace.
Deacon is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster prevents Deacon from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deacon is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.

Deacon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Deacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop Deacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Foster.
Foster misses with a double jab
enabling Deacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Foster sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Deacon to the ground! Foster dives into full mount looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster lands a big shot to the head and Deacon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Foster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Foster waved his t-shirt featuring Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.