PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cornell (ranked 3303 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrice Beaudry (ranked 2055 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Cornell
vs
Beaudry

180 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrice Beaudry!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cornell.
Beaudry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cornell dives in for a single leg takedown but Beaudry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cornell shoots and misses

and Beaudry counters with a single leg into guard. Cornell didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cornell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cornell working for a triangle but Beaudry defends it easily.
Beaudry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cornell is trying to control the position but Beaudry postures up.
Beaudry looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaudry preventing the sweep.
Cornell trying to keep a closed guard but Beaudry is proving a slippery customer.

Cornell working for a triangle but Beaudry defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beaudry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cornell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaudry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaudry passes Cornell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cornell wants to get back to full guard.
Beaudry is looking to take a break and control but Cornell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cornell.

Cornell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaudry defends it easily.

Cornell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beaudry has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell is not content to let Beaudry control the position.
Cornell is looking for a sweep. Beaudry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beaudry trying to control the action but Cornell is working from the bottom.
Cornell is trying to get back to full guard.

Beaudry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cornell is trying to control but can't.
Beaudry is keen to just control but Cornell is a slippery customer.
Cornell manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beaudry passes into half guard.

Cornell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cornell wants to improve his position but Beaudry is controlling well.
Beaudry is looking to take a break and control but Cornell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Beaudry wants to work for an arm triangle but Cornell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Beaudry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beaudry is keen to just control but Cornell is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beaudry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cornell is just riding it out for now. Beaudry eventually gives up the hold.
Beaudry trying to mount his opponent but Cornell defends it.
Cornell wants to get back to full guard.
Cornell is working hard here to advance position.
Cornell is refusing to be controlled, as Beaudry sits in half guard.
Cornell is pressing down on Beaudry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cornell keeping moving, preventing Beaudry from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Beaudry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cornell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beaudry has managed to get both his arms back between Cornell's legs - danger averted.
Beaudry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cornell is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cornell fails with the takedown.
Beaudry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cornell dives in and grabs Beaudry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beaudry pushes down on Cornell's head and hops out.
Beaudry with the counter takedown but Cornell avoids it easily.
Cornell misses with a takedown attempt

and Beaudry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beaudry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cornell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudry passes Cornell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cornell tries to get to full guard but Beaudry has control of the leg.
Beaudry trying to control from half guard but Cornell is working away.
Patrice Beaudry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beaudry is controlling the pace.
Beaudry works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaudry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornell keeps working.

Beaudry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudry advances to full mount.
Cornell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beaudry fails to move to back control.
Cornell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beaudry takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Beaudry is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cornell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Beaudry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Beaudry!