PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 6307 p4p, 83 weight class) and German Cordova (ranked 9747 p4p, 131 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bandichoo
vs
Cordova

178 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo throws a combination that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bandichoo. Those never looked like landing.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cordova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo scores with a head kick.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandichoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Cordova sees coming a mile off.
Cordova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo lands with a nice combination. Cordova backs away looking to recover.

Cordova moves into the clinch.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova digs a right hand underneath Bandichoo's ribcage. Bandichoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandichoo is looking to control Cordova's arms but Cordova gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bandichoo has his back to the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova scores with a shot to the side of Bandichoo's head.
Bandichoo looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cordova.
Still in the clinch, Cordova scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cordova won't allow it.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot 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!
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bandichoo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Cordova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Cordova.
Cordova has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bandichoo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cordova can turn it around.
Bandichoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cordova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandichoos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
Cordova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

German Cordova dominated that round.
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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bandichoo trying to control the position but instead, Cordova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bandichoo into the cage.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandichoo tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
Cordova tries a body shot but Bandichoo blocks it.
Cordova tries to throw a body punch but Bandichoo avoids it by throwing Cordova back against the cage.
Cordova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova digs a right hand into Bandichoo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandichoo's gas tank.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cordova.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bandichoo.
A right handed body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Cordova.
A right hand to the body from Cordova.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cordova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandichoo blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cordova.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
Cordova lands a shot to the body.
Bandichoo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandichoo or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a light punch inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandichoo controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

German Cordova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cordova avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cordova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
Bandichoo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo drops his hands momentarily and Cordova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Cordova clinches up with Bandichoo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cordova tries to work over Bandichoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova lands a right hand.
Cordova scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bandichoo's elbow.
Cordova scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taz Bandichoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova lands a body shot.
Bandichoo is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Cordova.
Cordova pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Cordova - that landed with a thud.
Cordova is working Bandichoo over against the cage.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo prevents a body shot from Cordova.
Bandichoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandichoo has had enough of the clinch but Cordova keeps him there for the moment.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Bandichoo controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands an uppercut.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cordova cracks Bandichoo with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Cordova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Cordova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandichoo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands a left hand.
Cordova presses Bandichoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cordova lands with a left to the head.
Bandichoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cordova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cordova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Cordova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cordova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Cordova!