PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cornholio
vs
Price

175 cm
27
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Price!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornholio avoids the damage to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but Price turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cornholio blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Cornholio goes for a takedown attempt but Price pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Cornholio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cornholio leaning against his opponent.
Cornholio is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornholio lands a shoulder strike.
Price is leaning against Cornholio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cornholio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cornholio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Price is keeping busy.
Cornholio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Price is defending well.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
Price has Cornholio pushed against the cage.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Price softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cornholio's defenses.
Cornholio has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Cornholio managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornholio.
Price leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price blocking some punches.
Cornholio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Price fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cornholio moves into range and clinches up with Price.

Cornholio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cornholio clinches up with Price and pushes him back against the cage.
Cornholio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Price lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornholio.
A short uppercut from Cornholio.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Cornholio in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio stalling in the clinch but Price improves position.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Cornholio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Price smiles and moves away.

Cornholio drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Cornholio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price stalling.
Cornholio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cornholio swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cornholio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cornholio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornholio is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Price.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Cornholio taking a breather.
Price lands a body shot.
Cornholio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cornholio leaning against his opponent.
Cornholio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Price stalling in the clinch but Cornholio improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Price lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cornholio backwards.
Cornholio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's time! Cornholio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cornholio moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Cornholio being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Price.
Price taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Price.
Travis Price seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Price.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Cornholio in his tracks for a moment.
Cornholio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Price lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.

Cornholio tightens his grip and picks Price up, before dumping him to the ground. Price manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Price working for a triangle but Cornholio defends it easily.
Price keeping moving, preventing Cornholio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cornholio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cornholio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Price dives on top into guard.
Price stands and throws Cornholio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Price laying and praying for a moment but Cornholio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cornholio is in trouble now - Price has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Price get's back to his feet.
Great Cornholio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornholio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cornholio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornholio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cornholio misses with a body shot
and Price counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Price takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Price scores with a body shot.
Price tries to clinch but Cornholio moves out of range.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornholio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Price connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cornholio scrambles back to his feet.

Price darts in and clinches Cornholio up against the cage.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornholio avoids the damage to the body.
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cornholio backwards.
Cornholio tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Cornholio back against the cage.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cornholio's defenses.
Price is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Price stalling.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cornholio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Price slows down the pace here.
Cornholio trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cornholio into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cornholio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cornholio tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Price lands an elbow inside that Cornholio shrugs off.
Cornholio takes an elbow to the temple.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price taking a breather.
A short right from Price on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Cornholio takes an elbow to the temple.
Cornholio tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Cornholio back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cornholio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Price, pushing him back against the cage.
Price blocks the elbow strike.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cornholio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Cornholio has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Price.
Cornholio trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cornholio into the cage.
Cornholio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cornholio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Cornholio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornholio working hard to break the clinch.
Cornholio can't break the clinch.
Price slows down the pace here.
Cornholio can't find room to land a body shot as Price controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
Price taking a breather.
Price lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Cornholio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cornholio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cornholio swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cornholio avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Cornholio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cornholio has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Price works on Cornholio's body with a couple of short punches.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornholio is defending well for now.
Cornholio avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Cornholio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Price to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Price.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Cornholio is trying to maintain a safe position but Price gets an underhook and turns Cornholio into the cage.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cornholio.
A short uppercut from Cornholio.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cornholio wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Cornholio's ribcage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Price scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cornholio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornholio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Price after a bit of a struggle.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Cornholio looking to stall.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Price is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornholio is defending well for now.
Cornholio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cornholio trying to land knees to the body.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cornholio's defenses.

Cornholio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Price uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Price stands up from Cornholio's guard - Price perhaps looking for a knockout.

Price moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornholio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price is pushing Cornholio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornholio.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Price taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornholio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Travis Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Cornholio avoids the damage to the body.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Price!