PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prepare To Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cobretti
vs
Bourne

176 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bourne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cobretti is looking to improve his position.
Bourne tries to pass to full mount but Cobretti defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourne controlling the action here.
Cobretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourne on the ground.
Cobretti pushes Bourne off looking to stand but Bourne dives back in and keeps control.
Bourne is pressing down on Cobretti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cobretti is holding on for now.
Bourne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cobretti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Cobretti is looking for a sweep. Bourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bourne controlling the action here.
Bourne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobretti keeps working.
Bourne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bourne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cobretti to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourne looking to pass the guard.
Bourne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bourne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne throwing strikes from guard but Cobretti blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne wants to get up but he can't break Cobretti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bourne postures up in Cobretti's guard and throws a big left but Cobretti blocks it.
Bourne passes Cobretti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bourne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bourne is looking to take a break and control but Cobretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bourne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bourne thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bourne throwing shots but Cobretti is blocking nicely.
Bourne thows a huge punch but Cobretti dodges it nicely.
Cobretti won't allow Bourne to pass to mount.
Bourne throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cobretti to regain full guard.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourne postures up in Cobretti's guard and throws a big left but Cobretti blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cobretti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cobretti stuffs the takedown.
Bourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti avoids it really well and circles away.
Bourne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bourne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobretti defends it nicely.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bourne.
Cobretti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobretti works Bourne's body with a nice hook.
Cobretti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobretti to score with a decent uppercut.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt - Cobretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cobretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Bourne or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobretti which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourne doesn't seem bothered though.
Bourne closes the distance and clinches up with Cobretti, looking for a takedown. Bourne pushes Cobretti against the cage but Cobretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Cobretti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Cobretti as Bourne shoots in.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bourne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cobretti did well to prevent Bourne getting side control.
Cobretti is looking for a sweep. Bourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobretti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cobretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bourne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bourne with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti looking to control.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Bourne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourne won't allow Cobretti to sweep him here.
Bourne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cobretti controls Bourne momentarily but Bourne frees himself.
Bourne scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti keeping moving, preventing Bourne from controlling successfully.
Cobretti keeping full guard, as Bourne tries to pass.
Bourne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bourne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bourne working some strikes from top position.
Cobretti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourne content to stall in guard here.
Cobretti 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobretti as he jumps to the side.
Cobretti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bourne backs up against the cage.
Cobretti with a jab.
Cobretti digs a good body shot into Bourne's ribs.
Eric Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobretti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bourne. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobretti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bourne under the eye.
Cobretti catches Bourne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marion Cobretti dominated that second round.
That's time! Cobretti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bourne ducks right into an uppercut from Cobretti.
Cobretti cracks Bourne with a good jab.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobretti but Cobretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Cobretti.
Cobretti scores with a nice strike.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobretti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bourne.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown but Cobretti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne tries to move into range but Cobretti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobretti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobretti connects with the punch.
Cobretti is looking to slow Bourne down with leg kicks.
Cobretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti scores with a nice head shot.
Bourne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobretti circles away.
Cobretti lands a really nice looking cross but Bourne seems unphased.
Bourne gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Bourne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cobretti is trying to defend but Bourne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bourne trying to control the action but Cobretti is working from the bottom.
Cobretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bourne is working away from the top position though.
Cobretti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bourne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne works his foot free and advances to mount.

Bourne working for a submission but Cobretti is keeping him at bay.
Cobretti is desperately trying to improve his position but Bourne has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bourne there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bourne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bourne looking to finish with strikes here!
Cobretti is bucking up trying to escape but Bourne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cobretti taking shots to the head.
Cobretti wants to control but Bourne is having none of it.
Bourne is landing with some decent strikes but Cobretti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bourne with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cobretti is looking to escape.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobretti is in a horrible position here. Bourne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bourne working Cobretti over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bourne lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bourne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bourne!
Eric Bourne thanked the fans post fight for their support.