PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gherman Cornouhov (ranked 3684 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Trevin Prince (ranked 277 p4p, 292 weight class). Cornouhov comes to the cage accompanied by ULTRAKILL - The World Looks Red. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cornouhov
vs
Prince

172 cm
25
150
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
150
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gherman Cornouhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevin Prince!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cornouhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cornouhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Trevin Prince has been cut.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Prince shrugs off.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cornouhov after a bit of a struggle.
Prince wants to take the fight to the mat but Cornouhov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gherman Cornouhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevin Prince.
Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye.
Prince wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prince takes an elbow to the forehead.

Prince wants the takedown. Cornouhov is fighting it off but Prince persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cornouhov's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cornouhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornouhov is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
Cornouhov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornouhov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Cornouhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prince tries to get to full guard but Cornouhov has control of the leg.

Cornouhov is looking for a kimura here.
Prince is staying active underneath Cornouhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince keeping hold of Cornouhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prince won't allow Cornouhov to pass to mount.
Cornouhov is keen to just control but Prince is a slippery customer.
Cornouhov wants to free his trapped foot but Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prince is looking to get back to is feet but Cornouhov passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornouhov swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cornouhov's guard.
Prince 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.
It looks like Prince might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cornouhov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prince cracks Cornouhov with a solid left hand.
Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince pushing down on Cornouhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position.
Cornouhov wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Prince is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cornouhov trying to control from the bottom.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Prince has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gherman Cornouhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Prince moves into range and clinches up with Cornouhov.
Cornouhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince tries a body shot but Cornouhov blocks it.
Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Prince has clasped his hands together around Cornouhov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prince wants to control but Cornouhov is keeping him busy.
Prince is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been informed that Prince has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornouhov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prince landing strikes.

Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Cornouhov is defending well.
Prince landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.

Prince tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornouhov struggling a bit here.
Cornouhov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornouhov prevents Prince from improving position.
Prince trying to control the position but Cornouhov is working away.
Cornouhov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cornouhov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cornouhov is looking to improve his position but Prince isn't that keen on the idea.
Prince takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cornouhov tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince punishing his opponent with strikes.

Prince is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cornouhov is surviving well by controlling Prince's body position as best he can.
Prince landing strikes from the mount and Cornouhov is in trouble!
Prince content just to control the position here.
Cornouhov is working to get back to half guard.
Trevin Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prince cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cornouhov working to try and regain half guard.
Prince landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevin Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevin Prince's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cornouhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cornouhov is rocked!
Prince fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cornouhov square on the jaw! Damn, Cornouhov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevin Prince!
Trevin Prince bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.