PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Poppenstuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales has chosen Lets Stay Together - Al Green as his entrance music. Chico Corrales struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Chico Corrales enters the cage!

Poppenstuff
vs
Corrales

177 cm
25
138 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
149 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Poppenstuff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Corrales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corrales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppenstuff throws the left hand but Corrales avoids the punch easily.
Poppenstuff looks to throw the jab but Corrales is out of range.
Jamie Poppenstuff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Corrales slips the punch.
Poppenstuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corrales circles away quickly and effectively.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a series of strikes that have Corrales backpedaling.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
A combination from Corrales does no damage.

Corrales lands a left and a right that send Poppenstuff crashing to the mat, dazed. Corrales thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Poppenstuff is rocked!

It looks like Jamie Poppenstuff has been cut.
Poppenstuff lands with a nice combination. Corrales backs away looking to recover.
Oh Poppenstuff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Corrales is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrales misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corrales is still on wobbly legs! Can Poppenstuff finish him?
Poppenstuff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corrales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poppenstuff seems to have got his legs back now.
Corrales seems to have recovered his senses.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Poppenstuff does no damage.
Corrales misses with a double jab.
Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poppenstuff.
Corrales misses with a two punch combination.
Corrales moves out of range as Poppenstuff strikes.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a series of strikes. Corrales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poppenstuff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corrales momentarily.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a one-two to the body.
Corrales throws a right hand that Poppenstuff ducks under and follows up with a left that Poppenstuff also avoids with ease.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff lands with a hook. Corrales tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poppenstuff throws a body punch but Corrales moves out of range.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab

and Corrales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poppenstuff's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corrales wants to control from the top but Poppenstuff keeps moving.
Poppenstuff is looking to stand up but Corrales isn't so interested in that idea.
Corrales advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff being controlled for a moment.

Corrales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poppenstuff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poppenstuff tries to get out of the position.
Corrales looks gassed!

Corrales decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poppenstuff throws out a loose jab but Corrales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poppenstuff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corrales doesn't seem bothered though.
Corrales tries to move into range but Poppenstuff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poppenstuff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corrales manages to avoid it.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Corrales throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a right hand to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Corrales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff'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.

Corrales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chico Corrales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corrales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poppenstuff misses the jab.
Poppenstuff misses with a body shot
and Corrales counters with a series of strikes. Poppenstuff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corrales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a right hand to the body.
Corrales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poppenstuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Corrales.
Poppenstuff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corrales is breathing heavily.
Poppenstuff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poppenstuff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poppenstuff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poppenstuff connects with a right hand. Corrales shakes it off.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales looks to land a combination but Poppenstuff avoids it well.
Poppenstuff throws a big shot that misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a shot from downtown. Corrales moves away and avoids it.
Poppenstuff misses with a series of wild punches.
Poppenstuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corrales moves away from the strike by Poppenstuff.
Corrales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poppenstuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Corrales ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrales also avoids with ease.
Corrales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poppenstuff moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Corrales avoids them all with ease.
Poppenstuff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corrales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poppenstuff lands a really nice looking cross but Corrales seems unphased.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Corrales.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poppenstuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poppenstuff throws a jab but it's blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff misses the body punch
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poppenstuff misses the shot to the body.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corrales throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamie Poppenstuff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
Corrales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poppenstuff rather than just go for the knockout.
Corrales tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss

and Corrales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poppenstuff's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff wants to stand up but Corrales is controlling him.
Corrales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corrales trying to control but Poppenstuff is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrales is standing up over Poppenstuff. Poppenstuff looks to escape but Corrales dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Corrales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
That's time! Poppenstuff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Poppenstuff throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff lands a nice shot that snaps Corrales's head back.
Corrales lands with a nice body punch.
Poppenstuff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corrales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrales misses with a few strikes there.
Poppenstuff jabs at Corrales's body.
Poppenstuff connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corrales. Corrales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corrales tries to bum rush Poppenstuff with a series of wild strikes but Poppenstuff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corrales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corrales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corrales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poppenstuff pinned against the cage. Poppenstuff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poppenstuff, as that shot connected.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Corrales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corrales moves out of range as Poppenstuff strikes.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a series of strikes. Poppenstuff will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jamie Poppenstuff's cut is getting worse.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.
Corrales slips a jab and a cross from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a series of punches but Corrales moves out of range.
Corrales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppenstuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Poppenstuff - just one landing.
Corrales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
No joy there for Corrales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poppenstuff lands a two punch combo.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Poppenstuff.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corrales.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Corrales with a series of wild strikes but Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corrales stalks Poppenstuff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poppenstuff's face. Poppenstuff staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Poppenstuff misses.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
letting Corrales counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poppenstuff misses with a double jab
and Corrales counters with a two punch combo.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Corrales.
Poppenstuff punishes Corrales's body with a nice straight punch.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corrales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poppenstuff tries to avoid it but Corrales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poppenstuff to the ground. Poppenstuff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Corrales to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppenstuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jamie Poppenstuff did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Poppenstuff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poppenstuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corrales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poppenstuff tries to bum rush Corrales with a series of wild strikes but Corrales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poppenstuff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
Corrales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poppenstuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
A lazy left from Corrales finds it's target.
Corrales has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Corrales does no damage.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poppenstuff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corrales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poppenstuff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corrales throws a nice looking combination but Poppenstuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corrales throws a right and a left that Poppenstuff avoids nicely.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff looks to land a combination but Corrales avoids it well.
Poppenstuff misses with a body punch
and Corrales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poppenstuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poppenstuff dodges the punch combination from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corrales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poppenstuff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Poppenstuff misses
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a sloppy body shot
and Corrales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corrales throws a nice looking combination but Poppenstuff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poppenstuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corrales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a right hand to the body.
Corrales is working the combinations to good effect here.
Poppenstuff slaps away a takedown attempt from Corrales, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poppenstuff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a left and a right that stings Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corrales counters with a straight right hand.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff throws a hook to the side of Corrales's head but Corrales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corrales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poppenstuff.
Corrales throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poppenstuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corrales thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Corrales dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Poppenstuff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff moves out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corrales counters with a three punch combo that has Poppenstuff backing up. Poppenstuff nods at Corrales to acknowledge the strikes.
Corrales swinging wilding here.
Poppenstuff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poppenstuff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrales misses with a double jab
and Poppenstuff counters with a straight right hand.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales throws a series of punches but Poppenstuff avoids them all with ease.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Poppenstuff lands with a shot to the body.
Poppenstuff throws a combination. Corrales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poppenstuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Corrales is just out of range.
Poppenstuff throws a shot to the body.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a left and a right that stings Corrales.
Poppenstuff throws a right hand that Corrales ducks under and follows up with a left that Corrales also avoids with ease.
Corrales misses with a wild combination.
Poppenstuff avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some wild striking there from Corrales.
A swing and a miss from Poppenstuff.
Poppenstuff scores with a jab. Corrales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poppenstuff misses with the combination.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poppenstuff misses with a straight right.
Poppenstuff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corrales moves away.
Poppenstuff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poppenstuff throws a combination that misses
and Poppenstuff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poppenstuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corrales counters with a nice body shot.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a left to the body.
Corrales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corrales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corrales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poppenstuff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corrales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppenstuff jabs Corrales right on the nose. Corrales blinks but takes it well.
Poppenstuff misses with a combination
and Corrales counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poppenstuff thinking.
Jamie Poppenstuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppenstuff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corrales stalks Poppenstuff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poppenstuff's face. Poppenstuff staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Poppenstuff catches Corrales right on the button with a cross.
Corrales misses with a combination
and Poppenstuff counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poppenstuff misses with a hook.
Corrales works over Poppenstuff's head and body with a nice combination.
Poppenstuff loads up on a big right hand but Corrales slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chico Corrales.
Well Corrales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Corrales!
Chico Corrales is the new bantamweight champion!