PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Phonics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Phonics has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cornwall
vs
Phonics

185 cm
20
208 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Cornwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Phonics!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornwall shoots in but no luck this time.

Cornwall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phonics misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cornwall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phonics throws an elbow that misses.

Phonics breaks from the clinch.

Phonics closes the distance and pushes Cornwall back into the cage.
Phonics can't break the clinch.
Cornwall managing to block the knees to the body from Phonics.
Cornwall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phonics gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornwall fails to pull guard.
Cornwall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phonics prevents it.
Cornwall is working for takedown but Phonics is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phonics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cornwall.
Cornwall tries to pull guard but Phonics holds him up against the cage and eventually Cornwall drops back down to his feet.
Phonics lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall can't get the takedown.

Phonics escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phonics is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cornwall has a takedown stuffed.
Phonics tries to clinch

and Cornwall counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Phonics!

Cornwall is working for a guillotine from mount but Phonics frees his head quite easily.
Phonics throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Cornwall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Phonics regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cornwall seems to be working for a kimura but Phonics defends the submission attempt.
Phonics won't allow Cornwall to pass to mount.

Cornwall is working for an americana but Phonics has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cornwall was thinking about the submission.
Cornwall trying to control but Phonics is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornwall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornwall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phonics looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phonics looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phonics!
Cornwall tries to buck Phonics off but Phonics is having none of it.

Phonics tries for a kimura but Cornwall is defending well.
Cornwall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phonics wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Phonics tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phonics throws a strike aimed at the side of Cornwall's head but Cornwall avoids it well.
Cornwall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Phonics off and has taken his back!
Phonics manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cornwall's guard. Nice work there by Phonics.

Cornwall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cornwall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phonics can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cornwall is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phonics avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cornwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phonics is aware though and is defending well.
Phonics must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cornwall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phonics passes into half guard.
Phonics scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phonics throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Cornwall looking for submissions off his back.
Phonics lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Cornwall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Both fighters circling a little - Phonics finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phonics tries to clinch up

and Cornwall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cornwall looking for a takedown.
Phonics connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornwall's face.
Phonics gets underhooks to prevent Cornwall's takedown attempt.
Cornwall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornwall has Phonics pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phonics manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornwall blocks an elbow strike.
Phonics is trying to maintain a safe position but Cornwall gets an underhook and turns Phonics into the cage.

Phonics breaks from the clinch.
Cornwall looks to clinch

and Phonics counters by moving into the clinch.
Phonics with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phonics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornwall is defending well for now.
Phonics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Cornwall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornwall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phonics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phonics using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cornwall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phonics is looking to control Cornwall's arms but Cornwall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phonics has his back to the cage.
Phonics with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cornwall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phonics is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cornwall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phonics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cornwall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phonics gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cornwall jumps into guard, dragging Phonics to the mat.

Cornwall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phonics is in close to Cornwall's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Cornwall has his foot on Phonics's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phonics works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cornwall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phonics has picked Cornwall up and slammed him! Cornwall can't keep hold of the triangle and Phonics manages to pass to side control!

Phonics is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cornwall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phonics cracks Cornwall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cornwall taking a bit of punishment here - Phonics scoring with strikes.
Phonics lands a few punches from side control.
Phonics working the body and head with strikes.
Cornwall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cornwall is looking to get back to full guard here but Phonics has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cornwall is desperately trying to improve his position but Phonics has a good base and remains in mount.
Phonics lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phonics cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cornwall regains half guard.
Phonics is trying to control the action in half guard but Cornwall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cornwall wants to control but Phonics is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phonics prevents Cornwall from improving his position.

Cornwall looking for submissions off his back.

Cornwall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phonics looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cornwall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phonics.
Phonics not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cornwall with a lazy takedown attempt

and Phonics counters by moving into the clinch.
Phonics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornwall is defending well for now.
Cornwall stalling against the cage.
Phonics prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phonics lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Cornwall tightens his grip and picks Phonics up, before dumping him to the ground. Phonics manages to land in guard.
Phonics wants to stand up but Cornwall is controlling him.

Cornwall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phonics dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Cornwall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cornwall had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Phonics is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cornwall Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Phonics's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Phonics showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Phonics misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phonics tries to clinch but Cornwall is having none of it.
Ken Cornwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phonics tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cornwall counters with a single leg into guard. Phonics didn't expect that.
Cornwall trying to control but Phonics is working from the bottom.
Cornwall won't allow Phonics to get back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phonics wants to control from the top but Cornwall keeps moving.
Cornwall wants to sweep here but Phonics controlling him for the moment.

Cornwall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phonics doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phonics manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ken Cornwall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cornwall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phonics defends well.
Phonics with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cornwall looking for a sweep. Not yet Cornwall, not yet.
Phonics landing with the ground and pound.
Phonics trying to control but Cornwall is working from the bottom.
Phonics trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cornwall has his foot on Phonics's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phonics works his way back into a safe position though.

Cornwall looking for a guillotine here but Phonics defends easily.

Cornwall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phonics loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phonics trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornwall has his foot on Phonics's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phonics works his way back into a safe position though.

Cornwall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phonics trying to control but Cornwall is working from the bottom.
Phonics landing with the ground and pound.
Phonics stands up over Cornwall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Phonics got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cornwall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phonics has managed to get both his arms back between Cornwall's legs - danger averted.
Phonics content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cornwall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phonics is one step ahead there.
Phonics postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall keeping moving, preventing Phonics from controlling successfully.

Phonics avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornwall has momentary wrist control but Phonics slips an elbow through the middle.

Cornwall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Phonics gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Cornwall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Phonics forces Cornwall back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Cornwall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornwall 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Cornwall!