PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Foster's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Caleb Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boxer
vs
Foster

172 cm
30
191 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

182 cm
29
200 lbs
29 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.

Foster moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Boxer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foster gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Foster wants the takedown. Boxer is fighting it off but Foster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boxer's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxer is trying to keep Foster in close.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster postures up.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster working away.
Boxer defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boxer regains half guard, as Foster was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Boxer is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foster.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
Boxer trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Boxer looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxer, not yet.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Foster has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Foster.
Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Foster gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the cage.
A short right from Boxer.
A short right from Foster on the inside.
Boxer gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.

Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Foster tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer.

Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Boxer's brow.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster is pushing down on Boxer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxer is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boxer defends it well.

Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Boxer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foster.
Boxer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boxer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.

Foster is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boxer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
A short right from Foster on the inside.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Foster.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
A head punch on the inside from Foster fails to land.
Foster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A short right from Foster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foster.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foster throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand

and Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Foster breaks the clinch.
Caleb Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Foster ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Foster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Boxer misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster avoids the body shot from Boxer.

Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Boxer wants to stall.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Boxer gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.

Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
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 throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Mark Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxer is looking to wear down Foster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Mark Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Foster misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster is working for takedown but Boxer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mark Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Foster.
A short left from Boxer.
Foster lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxer.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Boxer tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Foster.
Foster has Boxer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Boxer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mark Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster moves to clinch but Boxer breaks away
and Boxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to clinch.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.

Foster feints and as Boxer raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Caleb Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foster 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New World Order Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.