PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone Jr. (ranked 3845 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 494 p4p, 533 weight class). Panda One told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Corleone Jr.
vs
One

186 cm
27
200
6 - 7 - 0

150 cm
26
197
9 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Corleone Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corleone Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Corleone Jr. throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
One defending well as Corleone Jr. loads up on a big left hand.
One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Corleone Jr. defends it well.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corleone Jr. counters with a straight right hand.

One clinches up against the cage.
One wants to stall.
Corleone Jr. blocks a body shot from One.
One stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corleone Jr. has One pressed against the cage.
One lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone Jr. has One pushed against the cage.

One gets control of Corleone Jr.'s arms and successfully pulls guard. One will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Corleone Jr. has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

One had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corleone Jr. defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone Jr. tries to stand but One is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One tries to bench press Corleone Jr. off him but Corleone Jr. keeps the position.
Corleone Jr. wants to stand but One has his arm trapped.
One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corleone Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
One is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone Jr. just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is looking for a sweep.
Corleone Jr. wants to stand but One is controlling his arm.
One is looking to regain half guard here but Corleone Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is still trying to improve position.
Corleone Jr. tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
One is trying to get back to half guard.
Corleone Jr. just content to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One tries to bum rush Corleone Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Corleone Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corleone Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
Corleone Jr. lands with a hook. One tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone Jr. takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone Jr. throws a jab when One was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by One.
Corleone Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Corleone Jr..
One misses with a two punch combination.
Corleone Jr. misses with a head kick.
Sonny Corleone Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

One dives in and scores a takedown into Corleone Jr.'s guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone Jr. is retaining full guard.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sonny Corleone Jr. will probably get the nod.
That's time! Corleone Jr.'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Corleone Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt One.
Corleone Jr. scores with the left hand. One knows he should have avoided that one.
One tries to clinch up but Corleone Jr. circles away and keeps his distance.
Corleone Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
One darts in looking for a takedown but Corleone Jr. gets double underhooks and turns One into the cage.
Corleone Jr. is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corleone Jr. wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corleone Jr. tries to land a leg kick but One saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Corleone Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is winning the standup battle so far.
One slips a jab from Corleone Jr..
One throws a body shot but no joy.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Corleone Jr..
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone Jr. half committed to a counter leg kick.
Corleone Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone Jr.'s jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone Jr. lands a jab to the head.
Corleone Jr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corleone Jr. avoids the body shot from One.
One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Corleone Jr..
One changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Corleone Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corleone Jr..
One moves out of range as Corleone Jr. strikes.
Corleone Jr. loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
Corleone Jr. misses with a body kick.
Corleone Jr. scores with a head kick.
One will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corleone Jr. looks to land a left hand but One moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Corleone Jr. misses.
One is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Corleone Jr. lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Corleone Jr. lands.
One shoots in for a takedown but Corleone Jr. shows good takedown defense.
Sonny Corleone Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda One.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One avoids a kick to the body.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone Jr. misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as One checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
One looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Corleone Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from One.

One closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Corleone Jr.'s guard.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

One is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Corleone Jr. is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Corleone Jr. has escaped and now he's on top!

Corleone Jr. wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

One looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Corleone Jr. has picked One up and slammed him! One can't keep hold of the triangle and Corleone Jr. manages to pass to side control!
One is trying to improve his position.
One sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corleone Jr. prevents One from improving his position.
Corleone Jr. seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
One tries to get to full guard but Corleone Jr. has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

One actively working from the bottom here.
One is looking for a sweep. Corleone Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corleone Jr. wants to stand up but One is controlling the position.

One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone Jr. tries to stand but can't do so whilst One controls his leg.

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Corleone Jr. sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Corleone Jr. dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Corleone Jr. dips to his left and cracks One with an uppercut!
Corleone Jr. on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Corleone Jr. circles away.
One doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corleone Jr. counters with a solid body kick.
One lands with a nice body punch.
Corleone Jr. tries to land a front kick but One steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Corleone Jr.. No joy for One on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Corleone Jr. tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
One shoots in for a double leg but Corleone Jr. sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonny Corleone Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda One.
Corleone Jr. with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from One misses
and Corleone Jr. counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Corleone Jr. lands an impressive looking overhand right. One doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
One blocks a jab.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from One on the inside.
Corleone Jr. working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
One is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Corleone Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Corleone Jr. getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
One takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
One's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corleone Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! One scrambles back to his feet.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone Jr..
One wants to clinch.
Corleone Jr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone Jr. moves away.
Corleone Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
One thuds a left hand into Corleone Jr.'s body.

One drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

One goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corleone Jr. has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for One but great work by Corleone Jr..
One is trying to improve his position.
One sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
One is looking for a sweep. Corleone Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone Jr. pulls his head out easily.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

One looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

One has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Corleone Jr. escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Corleone Jr.!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to regain half guard here but Corleone Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Corleone Jr. wants to stand but One is controlling his arm.
One is trying to improve his position.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corleone Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
One gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Corleone Jr. wants to get back to his feet.

One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Panda One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

One actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Corleone Jr. is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Corleone Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone Jr., winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Corleone Jr.!
Sonny Corleone Jr. seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.