PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 2361 p4p, 140 weight class) and Landon Cannon (ranked 3521 p4p, 187 weight class). Cannon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freebird. Landon Cannon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joey Horatius's chin.

Horatius
vs
Cannon

164 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Fist MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Landon Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Horatius misses.
Horatius misses with a straight right.
Horatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well.
Cannon fails to land the takedown.
As Cannon looks to move away, Horatius throws a big counter combo but Cannon just gets out of the way.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius lands with a good body shot.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horatius as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon with a poor takedown
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horatius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cannon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horatius wants to sweep but no luck.
Horatius is adopting a defensive guard.
Horatius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cannon on the ground.

Cannon drops back looking for a leg! Horatius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horatius manages to kick Cannon off! Cannon jumps back into Horatius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Horatius pulls Cannon in to control the position.
Horatius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.

That's four 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.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
We've been told by Horatius's head coaches at Coffins MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Cannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannon feints the counter takedown.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon moves out of range as Horatius strikes.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target.
Cannon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horatius throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Cannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius.
Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Horatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannon doesn't seem phased though.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horatius as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Landon Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius throws a one two combo.

Cannon is rocked!
Horatius lands a jab to the head.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?

Horatius lands a left and a right that send Cannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Horatius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
Cannon seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius leaves Cannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannon can do to turn this around?
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Horatius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Horatius lands.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius punishes Cannon's body with a nice straight punch.
Cannon has his takedown stuffed
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horatius is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius lands with a shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Horatius has knocked Cannon down with a huge combo! Horatius steps away and waves a wobbly Cannon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horatius is pawing at Cannon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cannon's nose. Cannon is badly hurt! Horatius pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cannon tries desperately to hold on but Horatius is relentless in his assault! As Cannon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Horatius away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!