PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Master of Puppets kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stevens
vs
Cornholio

190 cm
27
156 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornholio checks a low kick from Stevens.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.

Cornholio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cornholio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cornholio postures up in Stevens's guard and throws a big left but Stevens blocks it.
Cornholio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cornholio throwing strikes but missing.
Cornholio trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cornholio stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Cornholio from controlling successfully.
Cornholio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Cornholio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio controlling from the top position.
Cornholio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cornholio lands a couple of digs.

Cornholio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cornholio trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornholio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cornholio looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Cornholio had control of the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cornholio has his feet on Stevens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Stevens gets tackled into the cage by Cornholio. Cornholio maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cornholio pulls guard.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Cornholio.
Stevens postures up in Cornholio's guard and throws a big left but Cornholio blocks it.
Cornholio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Cornholio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornholio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornholio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevens somewhat.
Stevens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cornholio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cornholio dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Cornholio's head and hops out.
Tommy Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Cornholio.

Cornholio shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevens's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornholio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to keep Cornholio in close.
Cornholio preventing the sweep.
Cornholio with a flurry of punches that miss.

Cornholio stands and steps away. Stevens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens tries to clinch up but Cornholio circles away and keeps his distance.
Cornholio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cornholio tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.

Cornholio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cornholio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornholio landing strikes from the mount.
Stevens wants to control but Cornholio is having none of it.
Cornholio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Cornholio dominated that round.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cornholio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Cornholio is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cornholio.
Cornholio is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cornholio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Cornholio there.

Cornholio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cornholio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio is nestled in close to Stevens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cornholio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cornholio connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
Cornholio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevens!
Cornholio cracks Stevens with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stevens is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Stevens that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Cornholio trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cornholio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stevens has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Cornholio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevens and Cornholio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cornholio is working Stevens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stevens is not content to let Cornholio control the position.
Stevens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Cornholio decides to stand back up.
Great Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cornholio gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Stevens is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cornholio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stevens to the mat. Stevens regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cornholio cracks Stevens with a solid left hand.
Stevens working a defensive guard but Cornholio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stevens taking a bit of punishment here - Cornholio scoring with strikes.
Cornholio has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Cornholio with shots to the head and body - Stevens looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cornholio is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cornholio extends the arm and Stevens is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Great Cornholio!
After the big win, Great Cornholio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.