PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Twinkletoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Osmani Garcia - El Taxi . Wyatt Twinkletoe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Corden
vs
Twinkletoe

162 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Corden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wyatt Twinkletoe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Twinkletoe.
Corden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Twinkletoe misses with a double jab.
Twinkletoe misses with a wild body shot.
Corden slaps away a takedown attempt from Twinkletoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corden appears to be looking for a big counter.
Corden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Twinkletoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Corden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Twinkletoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Twinkletoe feints and as Corden raises his hands in defense, Twinkletoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Twinkletoe stopping the sweep attempt from Corden.
Twinkletoe throws an elbow that misses. Corden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Twinkletoe's guard. Nice move by Corden!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twinkletoe is trying to control the position but Corden postures up.
Corden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twinkletoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Corden tries to free his leg and advance position but Twinkletoe is retaining full guard.
Corden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Twinkletoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corden's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Twinkletoe lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twinkletoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twinkletoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twinkletoe is one step ahead there.
Corden is adopting a defensive guard.
Twinkletoe throws an elbow that misses. Corden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Twinkletoe's guard. Nice move by Corden!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Twinkletoe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Corden advances position into side control!
Twinkletoe is trying to improve his position.
Twinkletoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Twinkletoe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corden asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Twinkletoe is trying to improve his position.
Corden advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corden controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Corden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Twinkletoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Twinkletoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Twinkletoe somewhat.
Corden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Twinkletoe.
Corden digs a good body shot into Twinkletoe's ribs.
Corden cracks Twinkletoe with a good jab.
Wyatt Twinkletoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twinkletoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corden.
Corden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Twinkletoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corden lands a nice shot to the body.
Twinkletoe works over Corden's head and body with a nice combination.
Corden's corner calls for a 1-2. Corden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Corden scores with a jab 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!
Twinkletoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Corden off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Corden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Twinkletoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corden tries to avoid it but Twinkletoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corden to the ground. Corden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Twinkletoe.
Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Twinkletoe.
Corden stuffs the takedown attempt from Twinkletoe. Twinkletoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Corden blocks a head kick by Twinkletoe.
Twinkletoe misses with a takedown attempt - Corden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corden throws out a powerful jab.
Corden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Twinkletoe manages to avoid it.
Twinkletoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corden but Corden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Twinkletoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Corden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Twinkletoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Corden is just out of range.
Mark Corden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Twinkletoe misses the target.
As Twinkletoe tries to get set, Corden tries to push him back and clinch up but Twinkletoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Corden throws the left hand but Twinkletoe avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corden.
Good work by Corden as he checks the leg kick.
Corden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twinkletoe can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corden scores with a punch to the head.
Corden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Twinkletoe needs to keep his hands up - Corden had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twinkletoe with a poor takedown
and Corden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corden stuffs the takedown.
Twinkletoe is breathing heavily.
Corden lands a really nice looking cross but Twinkletoe seems unphased.
Twinkletoe tries to bum rush Corden with a series of wild strikes but Corden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corden lands a nice shot that snaps Twinkletoe's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Corden.
Horrible takedown attempt by Twinkletoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Corden, which made it look bad.
Corden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corden works Twinkletoe's body with a nice hook.
Twinkletoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Twinkletoe misses with a double jab.
Twinkletoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Corden finds it's way through Twinkletoe's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Twinkletoe connects with a body shot that sends Corden's belly button to the back.
Corden walks into a jab.
Mark Corden is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Corden.
Twinkletoe misses with a body shot.
Corden stuns Twinkletoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Twinkletoe darts in looking for a takedown but Corden gets double underhooks and turns Twinkletoe into the cage.
Twinkletoe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Twinkletoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Corden.
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!
Twinkletoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corden defends it nicely.
It looked like Corden was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Twinkletoe slips a jab and a cross from Corden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twinkletoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Corden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Twinkletoe dives in and grabs Corden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corden pushes down on Twinkletoe's head and hops out.
Corden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Twinkletoe takes one on the button.
Twinkletoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Corden misses with an uppercut.
Corden lands a jab to Twinkletoe's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corden. Twinkletoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corden lands a nice looking body shot.
Twinkletoe fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Corden misses the target.
Twinkletoe tried to score with a low kick but Corden checks it.
Wyatt Twinkletoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Twinkletoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Twinkletoe under the eye.
Twinkletoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Twinkletoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Corden dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Twinkletoe misses.
Twinkletoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corden doesn't seem bothered though.
Corden loads up on a big right hand but Twinkletoe slips the punch.
Twinkletoe takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses.
Corden cracks a nice hook into Twinkletoe's ribs.
Corden misses with a body shot.
Corden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Twinkletoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Twinkletoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Twinkletoe darts in looking for a takedown but Corden gets double underhooks and turns Twinkletoe into the cage.
Twinkletoe tries for a takedown but Corden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Twinkletoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Corden to counter with a crisp jab.
Twinkletoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corden checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twinkletoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corden scores with a nice right hand.
Corden slips a straight right by Twinkletoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corden scores with the left hand. Twinkletoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Twinkletoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corden wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Corden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wyatt Twinkletoe.
Twinkletoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Twinkletoe avoids the body shot from Corden.
Twinkletoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corden was well out of range. Poor timing from Twinkletoe.
Corden is looking to counter punch.
Corden avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Corden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Twinkletoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Corden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Corden sizes up Twinkletoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Twinkletoe misses with the combination.
Twinkletoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Corden pinned against the cage. Corden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Twinkletoe scores with a one two! Corden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twinkletoe misses with a two punch combination.
Corden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twinkletoe misses with a two punch combination.
Twinkletoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Corden there.
Corden connects with a nice looking jab.
Twinkletoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corden rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Twinkletoe. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Corden misses its target.
Corden lands a glancing blow to the side of Twinkletoe's head.
Twinkletoe moves forwards but Corden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Corden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corden.

Twinkletoe is rocked!
Twinkletoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Corden to score with a decent uppercut.
Twinkletoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Corden finish him?
Twinkletoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Twinkletoe walks into a jab.
Corden lands the left hand.
Corden scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Corden finds it's target.
Corden lands a nice shot to the body.
Wyatt Twinkletoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Corden. No joy for Twinkletoe on that attempt.
Corden drops Twinkletoe with a straight right hand, right on the button! Corden follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Corden!
Mark Corden thanked the fans post fight for their support.