PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funaki Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiwara has chosen T.N.T. by Tonedeff as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crack Corn
vs
Fujiwara

180 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Knock Out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Funaki Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crack Corn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Crack Corn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fujiwara, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fujiwara sneaks back into half guard.
Fujiwara tries to kick Crack Corn off but Crack Corn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Fujiwara pushes Crack Corn off and gets back to his feet.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Crack Corn ducks under and follows up with a left that Crack Corn also avoids with ease.

Crack Corn feints and as Fujiwara raises his hands in defense, Crack Corn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Crack Corn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crack Corn working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara looking to control.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crack Corn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crack Corn stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara looks gassed!
Crack Corn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujiwara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Crack Corn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crack Corn is nestled in close to Fujiwara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fujiwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara taking shots to the head.
Fujiwara is looking to get to half guard.

Crack Corn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fujiwara working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fujiwara manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back.
Fujiwara is looking to escape.
Fujiwara flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.

Fujiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crack Corn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crack Corn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Crack Corn tries to pass.
Fujiwara is looking to stand up but Crack Corn isn't so interested in that idea.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crack Corn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujiwara.

Crack Corn is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.
Crack Corn won't allow Fujiwara to pass to mount.
Fujiwara scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Crack Corn is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujiwara.

Fujiwara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crack Corn is just riding it out for now. Fujiwara eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Fujiwara moves nicely into side control.

Fujiwara has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fujiwara fails with the takedown

and Crack Corn counters with a takedown into side control.
Fujiwara gets back to half guard.
Fujiwara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crack Corn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crack Corn is pushing down on Fujiwara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fujiwara is fighting to maintain full guard but Crack Corn has managed to sneak the leg through.

Fujiwara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara is trying to stand back up but Crack Corn is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn drops an elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Fujiwara is defending well.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.

Crack Corn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crack Corn tries to pass to full mount but Fujiwara defends it.

Crack Corn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Crack Corn eventually gives up the hold.

Fujiwara pushes Crack Corn off and gets back to his feet.
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!

Crack Corn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fujiwara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crack Corn is controlling him.

Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Crack Corn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujiwara doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Crack Corn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Crack Corn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Crack Corn eventually gives up the hold.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Crack Corn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Crack Corn seems to be looking for submissions.
Crack Corn winds up and cracks Fujiwara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Crack Corn has control of the leg.
Fujiwara is trying to stand.
Crack Corn trying to mount his opponent but Fujiwara defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fujiwara.
Crack Corn shoots in for a double leg but Fujiwara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crack Corn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara throws a head kick but Crack Corn moves out of range.
Fujiwara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Crack Corn is rocked!
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fujiwara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crack Corn's guard.
Oh Crack Corn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack Corn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.

Fujiwara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crack Corn seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Crack Corn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiwara's guard.

Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fujiwara is on top in guard.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.
Crack Corn has a closed guard, preventing Fujiwara from standing up.
Crack Corn looking for a sweep. Not yet Crack Corn, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crack Corn is keeping the position for now.

Fujiwara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fujiwara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crack Corn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujiwara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crack Corn.

Crack Corn drives through with a takedown into guard.

Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fujiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crack Corn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crack Corn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crack Corn advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara is in trouble now - Crack Corn has advanced to mount!
Fujiwara is squirming around, avoiding Crack Corn's attempts to control the action.
Fujiwara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Crack Corn looking to secure an arm triangle but Fujiwara defends it well.
The referee warns Fujiwara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fujiwara is desperately trying to improve his position but Crack Corn has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Crack Corn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujiwara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fujiwara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Crack Corn is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.

Fujiwara looking for submissions off his back.

Crack Corn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujiwara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crack Corn preventing the sweep.

Fujiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crack Corn stands up over Fujiwara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujiwara is looking for a triangle but Crack Corn pushes his legs off easily.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Crack Corn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Crack Corn in close.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fujiwara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Crack Corn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crack Corn prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crack Corn feints and as Fujiwara raises his hands in defense, Crack Corn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujiwara doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Fujiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujiwara is looking to stand up but Crack Corn isn't so interested in that idea.

Crack Corn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crack Corn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crack Corn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Crack Corn dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.

Crack Corn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crack Corn lands in his opponent's guard.
Crack Corn pushes down on Fujiwara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crack Corn uses his free foot to push down on Fujiwara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fujiwara.
Jimmy Crack Corn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fujiwara is trying to stand up here but Crack Corn is controlling him well.

Fujiwara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Crack Corn pulls his head out easily.
Crack Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
Crack Corn won't allow Fujiwara to sweep him here.

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

Fujiwara has his foot on Crack Corn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crack Corn works his way back into a safe position though.
Crack Corn scoring with punches to the head and body.

Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crack Corn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crack Corn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fujiwara pushes a forearm under Crack Corn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crack Corn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Funaki Fujiwara!