PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victory Bourne (ranked 3785 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cornell (ranked 5918 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bourne
vs
Cornell

192 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victory Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Cornell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne is looking to clinch.

Cornell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cornell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bourne trying to control from the bottom.

Cornell is working for a kimura but Bourne is defending it quite comfortably.
Bourne tries to get to full guard but Cornell has control of the leg.
Cornell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bourne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cornell prevents Bourne from improving his position.
Cornell is looking to advance position but Bourne won't allow it.

Cornell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourne is just riding it out for now. Cornell eventually gives up the hold.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but Bourne defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bourne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cornell pulls his head out easily.
Cornell wants to pass the guard but Bourne is defending well.
Cornell is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bourne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cornell pulls his head out easily.
Cornell is pressing down on Bourne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourne is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bourne looking for submissions off his back.
Cornell is pressing down on Bourne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bourne is holding on for now.
Cornell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bourne stops Cornell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cornell wants to control the pace but Bourne is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cornell looking to secure an arm triangle but Bourne defends it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cornell has eaten all the pies!
Cornell wants to control the pace but Bourne is squirming around nicely.
Bourne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bourne tries to lock up and control but Cornell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Cornell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bourne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Cornell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cornell gets the takedown into side control.
Cornell working away.
Cornell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bourne is trying to get back to half guard.
Bourne can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornell trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cornell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bourne, who protects the arm well.
Cornell wants to take a breather but Bourne manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cornell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Cornell from controlling successfully.
Bourne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell postures up.

Bourne working for submissions but it's allowed Cornell to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Cornell seems content to control.
Cornell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cornell controlling from mount.
Cornell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bourne tries to hold on but Cornell postures up.
Cornell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cornell is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to hold on but Cornell pushes him away.
Cornell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bourne is holding on tight.

Bourne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cornell.

Cornell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cornell extends the arm and Bourne is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Cornell!