PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Corncrab
vs
Juggernaut

190 cm
25
212 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

192 cm
20
222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

St. Paul's Apparel

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut avoids the head kick by Corncrab.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Juggernaut finds it's target.

It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corncrab throws a head kick that misses.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Juggernaut both land. Nice combination.
Juggernaut misses with a leg kick.
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Juggernaut throws a jab when Corncrab was well out of range.
Corncrab misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Juggernaut as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corncrab.
Corncrab darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juggernaut throws a hook to the side of Corncrab's head but Corncrab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corncrab changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juggernaut tries to avoid it but Corncrab manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juggernaut to the ground. Juggernaut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juggernaut misses with a kick to the body

and Corncrab counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juggernaut!
Juggernaut tries to lock up and control but Corncrab gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corncrab misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Corncrab landing shots from mount.
Juggernaut is working to get back to half guard.
Corncrab punching from mount but Juggernaut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Juggernaut is desperately trying to improve his position but Corncrab has a good base and remains in mount.

Corncrab looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corncrab landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juggernaut is squirming around, avoiding Corncrab's attempts to control the action.
Corncrab prevents Juggernaut from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Corncrab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corncrab is landing with some decent strikes but Juggernaut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Juggernaut can't escape the position.
Corncrab throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juggernaut because Corncrab loaded up on that one.
Juggernaut is looking to improve his position but Corncrab isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab with shots to the head and body - Juggernaut looks very uncomfortable down there.
Corncrab lands a big elbow.
Corncrab throwing strikes here but Juggernaut is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Corncrab throws some wild stikes that Juggernaut manages to avoid easily.
A nice elbow there by Corncrab.
Juggernaut working to try and regain half guard.

Corncrab is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juggernaut has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corncrab thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Corncrab punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab thowing shots but they're missing.
Corncrab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juggernaut is looking to escape.
Juggernaut's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Corncrab throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Juggernaut tries to hold on but Corncrab postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juggernaut wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Corncrab.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juggernaut manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut tries to roll over but Corncrab keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Corncrab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Corncrab thows a leg kick but Juggernaut checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Corncrab.
Corncrab throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Corncrab.
Corncrab throws a head kick that Juggernaut semi-blocks.
A big right from Juggernaut misses.
Corncrab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Juggernaut misses

and Corncrab counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juggernaut!
Juggernaut wants to hold on but Corncrab pushes him away.
Juggernaut gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab throwing shots but Juggernaut is blocking nicely.

Corncrab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corncrab is trying to control. Juggernaut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanley Corncrab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juggernaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corncrab.
Juggernaut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corncrab prevents Juggernaut from getting back to his feet.
Juggernaut is breathing heavily.
Corncrab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corncrab misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juggernaut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Corncrab throws a body kick.
Johnny Juggernaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corncrab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juggernaut.
A lazy left from Juggernaut finds it's target.
Corncrab is looking to clinch.
Corncrab attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corncrab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corncrab lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab blocks a jab.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick

and Corncrab counters with a takedown into side control.
Juggernaut regains half guard there - taking advantage of Corncrab's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Corncrab has control of the leg.

Corncrab is looking for a kimura but Juggernaut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corncrab to get the leverage.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to full guard.
Corncrab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Corncrab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juggernaut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corncrab.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Juggernaut throws a lazy right hand but Corncrab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juggernaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Corncrab misses with a leg kick
and Juggernaut counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Corncrab dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
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!

Corncrab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Corncrab slips under a jab.
Juggernaut swinging wilding here.
Corncrab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juggernaut sprawls well. Juggernaut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corncrab gets slowly back to his feet.
Corncrab looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Juggernaut is predictable there
and Corncrab counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanley Corncrab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juggernaut.
Corncrab slips under a jab from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corncrab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corncrab.
Juggernaut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juggernaut wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corncrab was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
A shot to the body from Juggernaut misses

and Corncrab counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is trying to ground and pound but Juggernaut uses the momentary lack of control by Corncrab to regain half guard.
Juggernaut trying to control but Corncrab postures up.
Juggernaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corncrab.
Corncrab wants to take a breather but Juggernaut is having none of it.
Juggernaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corncrab.
Corncrab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juggernaut's head.
Corncrab is looking to take a break and control but Juggernaut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corncrab thows a huge punch but Juggernaut dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Juggernaut circles away easily
and Juggernaut counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab misses with a two punch combination.
Corncrab tries to clinch there but Juggernaut circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Corncrab misses the target.
Juggernaut throws a big shot that misses.
Juggernaut lands with a straight right. Corncrab didn't see that one coming.
Juggernaut tries to land a body kick
and Corncrab counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Juggernaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corncrab is able to avoid easily.
Corncrab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juggernaut checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab throws a wild body kick that Juggernaut sees coming a mile off.
Juggernaut lands with a right hand.
Juggernaut waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Corncrab.
A telegraphed right hand from Juggernaut misses the target.
Corncrab takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnny Juggernaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Juggernaut counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Juggernaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corncrab tries to clinch but Juggernaut is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Juggernaut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corncrab 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Stanley Corncrab!

Stanley Corncrab wins by unanimous decision!