PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cranio Pharyngioma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crack Corn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jimmy crack corn and I dont care. Jimmy Crack Corn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.2lbs 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. 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.

Pharyngioma
vs
Crack Corn

197 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cranio Pharyngioma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharyngioma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crack Corn but Crack Corn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pharyngioma shoots for a double leg takedown but Crack Corn sprawls well. He's pushed Pharyngioma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crack Corn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pharyngioma.
Pharyngioma fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranio Pharyngioma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crack Corn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pharyngioma.
Pharyngioma misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pharyngioma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pharyngioma. No joy for Crack Corn on that attempt.
Crack Corn misses with a takedown attempt - Pharyngioma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crack Corn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pharyngioma is fending him off so far but Crack Corn persists. Nope, Pharyngioma circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharyngioma tries for a takedown but Crack Corn circles away easily

and Crack Corn counters with a single leg into guard. Pharyngioma didn't expect that.
Crack Corn trying to control but Pharyngioma is working from the bottom.

Pharyngioma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Pharyngioma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pharyngioma is looking for a triangle but Crack Corn pushes his legs off easily.

Pharyngioma 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.
Pharyngioma is breathing heavily.
Crack Corn forces his way into half guard.
Pharyngioma is looking for a sweep. Crack Corn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pharyngioma keeps working.
Pharyngioma tries to roll over but Crack Corn keeps him under control.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Pharyngioma is defending well.
Pharyngioma is refusing to be controlled, as Crack Corn sits in half guard.
Pharyngioma is looking for a sweep. Crack Corn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pharyngioma is refusing to be controlled, as Crack Corn sits in half guard.

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

Crack Corn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crack Corn trying to mount his opponent but Pharyngioma defends it.
Pharyngioma gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pharyngioma throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crack Corn escapes and throws Pharyngioma's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharyngioma is looking to regain half guard here but Crack Corn keeps moving and retains side control.
Crack Corn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pharyngioma is looking to reverse the position.
Crack Corn happy to just control the position for now.
Pharyngioma misses with an elbow from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Crack Corn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pharyngioma to the mat! Pharyngioma manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pharyngioma is keeping the position for now.
Pharyngioma keeping moving, preventing Crack Corn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pharyngioma is on top in guard.
Crack Corn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pharyngioma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pharyngioma tries to free his leg and advance position but Crack Corn is retaining full guard.
Pharyngioma is working hard here to advance position.
Pharyngioma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pharyngioma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Crack Corn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pharyngioma fails with the takedown

and Crack Corn counters with a single leg into guard. Pharyngioma didn't expect that.
Pharyngioma wants to sweep but no luck.

Pharyngioma working for submissions but it's allowed Crack Corn to get to half guard.

Crack Corn seems to be working for a kimura but Pharyngioma defends the submission attempt.
Pharyngioma wants to improve his position but Crack Corn is controlling well.

Crack Corn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pharyngioma is just riding it out for now. Crack Corn eventually gives up the hold.
Pharyngioma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pharyngioma 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.
Pharyngioma looking for a sweep. Not yet Pharyngioma, not yet.
Crack Corn trying to control but Pharyngioma is working from the bottom.
Pharyngioma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crack Corn won't allow Pharyngioma to sweep him here.
Crack Corn trying to control but Pharyngioma is working from the bottom.
Crack Corn advances to half guard.
Pharyngioma works his way to full guard. Good work.

Pharyngioma had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Crack Corn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pharyngioma Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Crack Corn's back instead.

Crack Corn showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crack Corn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Crack Corn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crack Corn is desperately trying to improve his position but Pharyngioma has a good base and remains in mount.

Pharyngioma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crack Corn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pharyngioma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Crack Corn hang on?
Pharyngioma landing punches.
Pharyngioma punching from mount but Crack Corn doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pharyngioma has hold of Crack Corn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crack Corn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pharyngioma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Crack Corn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pharyngioma landing punches.
Crack Corn is working to get back to half guard.
Pharyngioma lands a big elbow.
Crack Corn tries to hold on but Pharyngioma postures up.
Crack Corn is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pharyngioma working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Pharyngioma looking for a guillotine from mount but Crack Corn is having none of it.
Crack Corn working to try and regain half guard.
Pharyngioma lands a big shot there that rocks Crack Corn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crack Corn regains half guard.
Crack Corn is pressing down on Pharyngioma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pharyngioma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crack Corn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pharyngioma with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Crack Corn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pharyngioma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Crack Corn.
Pharyngioma is not content to let Crack Corn control the position.
Pharyngioma manages to get back to half guard.
Crack Corn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pharyngioma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pharyngioma advances to half guard.

Pharyngioma is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crack Corn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pharyngioma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharyngioma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pharyngioma thows a huge punch but Crack Corn dodges it nicely.
Jimmy Crack Corn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crack Corn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pharyngioma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Pharyngioma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crack Corn wants to get back to full guard.

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

and Crack Corn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pharyngioma won't be happy with that.
Pharyngioma gets back to half guard.
Crack Corn is tying to control. Pharyngioma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn wants to pass the guard but Pharyngioma is defending well.
Pharyngioma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crack Corn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pharyngioma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crack Corn preventing the sweep.
Crack Corn pushing down on Pharyngioma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Crack Corn seems to be looking for submissions.
Pharyngioma moves into full guard.

Pharyngioma 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.

Pharyngioma is looking for a triangle but Crack Corn pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharyngioma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pharyngioma 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.
Crack Corn stands and throws Pharyngioma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pharyngioma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crack Corn is keen to just control but Pharyngioma is a slippery customer.
Pharyngioma gets back to full guard.

Pharyngioma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharyngioma has the hooks in. Crack Corn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pharyngioma is landing with strikes from the back.
Pharyngioma punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pharyngioma somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Crack Corn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pharyngioma.
Crack Corn covering up well under a series of strikes from Pharyngioma.
Crack Corn turns into Pharyngioma and is now in his guard.
Cranio Pharyngioma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pharyngioma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pharyngioma looking to finish Crack Corn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crack Corn!
Pharyngioma pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cranio Pharyngioma.
Well Crack Corn 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Crack Corn!