PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Narstie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Foster
vs
Narstie

200 cm
21
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Narstie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Foster leaves Narstie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Narstie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Narstie somewhat.
Narstie tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakeem Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Narstie.

Foster has managed to clinch.
Foster is looking for a takedown.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narstie to keep the fight standing.
Narstie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Narstie which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Narstie.
Narstie leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Narstie is controlling him.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Narstie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foster is breathing heavily.

Narstie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Narstie drops an elbow to the side of Foster's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narstie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narstie lands with a punch from half guard.
Narstie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Narstie lands with a punch from half guard.
Narstie working Foster over with strikes.
Narstie is nestled in close to Foster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Narstie.
Narstie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Narstie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Narstie working over Foster with some ground and pound. Foster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narstie working over Foster with some ground and pound. Foster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.

Foster is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Foster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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. Narstie connects with a nice short shot to Foster's temple.
Narstie drops an elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Narstie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Narstie has control of the leg.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
Narstie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Narstie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Narstie scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narstie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Narstie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.
Foster taking some punishment here, with Narstie in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narstie lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.
Narstie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.
Narstie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Narstie is nestled in close to Foster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Narstie.
Narstie winds up and cracks Foster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Narstie slips a nice elbow through Foster's hands, connecting with Foster's forehead.
Narstie lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster is looking for a sweep. Narstie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Narstie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Narstie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Narstie is nestled in close to Foster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Narstie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Narstie throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Foster has closed the distance and engaged Narstie in a clinch.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Narstie to keep the fight standing.
Narstie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narstie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Narstie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Narstie has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Narstie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foster is defending well.
Hakeem Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Narstie.
Narstie wants a takedown.
Narstie is breathing heavily.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narstie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster lands a nice uppercut.

Foster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Narstie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foster to the mat. Foster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Narstie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Narstie lands a couple of elbows.

Narstie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Narstie has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Narstie landing with the ground and pound.
Narstie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Narstie landing some decent shots from guard.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Narstie on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narstie lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narstie with a nice head shot there.
Narstie working some strikes from top position.
Big Narstie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narstie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Narstie lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Foster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Narstie chips away with some ground and pound.
Narstie throws a big elbow that misses.
Narstie stands up over Foster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Narstie working some strikes from top position.
Narstie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Narstie.
Narstie throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Narstie won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narstie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Narstie cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
Narstie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.

Narstie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Narstie landing with the ground and pound.

Foster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Narstie defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Narstie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.
Narstie works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
Narstie distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narstie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Narstie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Narstie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Narstie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Narstie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Narstie is in close to Foster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Narstie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Narstie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narstie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Narstie somewhat.
No luck for Narstie with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Horrible takedown by Narstie or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster which made him look bad.
Hakeem Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Narstie.

Foster has taken the fight to the clinch.

Foster decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Narstie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Narstie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Narstie throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narstie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Narstie postures up and lands a big shot to Foster's brow.
Narstie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Narstie with a nice head shot there.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Foster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Narstie connects with a couple of short punches.
Narstie cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
Narstie cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
Narstie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foster's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narstie is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Narstie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Narstie with a nice head shot there.
Narstie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Narstie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Narstie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narstie lands a couple of elbows.
Narstie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Narstie slips nicely into half guard.
Foster is looking for a sweep. Narstie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Narstie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Narstie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster has hold of Narstie's hands but Narstie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Narstie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Narstie.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Narstie is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Narstie has control of the leg.
Foster pushes Narstie off looking to stand but Narstie dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Narstie there.
Narstie lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Narstie lands a nice short elbow.
Narstie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Narstie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Narstie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster trying to hold on to Narstie's head to control him but Narstie postures up.
Narstie prevents Foster from improving his position.
Narstie working the head and body with strikes.
Narstie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narstie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Narstie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hakeem Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Narstie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Narstie controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Narstie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Narstie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Narstie!