PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corbett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to .... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corbett
vs
Fudge

185 cm
31
225 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

190 cm
24
223 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somore Fudge!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Corbett misses.
Corbett tries to bum rush Fudge with a series of wild strikes but Fudge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somore Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge slaps away a takedown attempt from Corbett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corbett looks to land a left hand but Fudge moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Fudge.

Corbett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fudge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett postures up.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but Fudge is keeping the position.
Corbett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fudge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corbett postures up in Fudge's guard and throws a big left but Fudge blocks it.
Corbett won't allow Fudge to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but Fudge is keeping the position.
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fudge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corbett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corbett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corbett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fudge's guard.
Fudge is looking to control Corbett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fudge avoid being mounted?
Corbett wants to free his trapped foot but Fudge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corbett thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
Corbett prevents Fudge from improving his position.
Fudge taking some punishment here, with Corbett in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge is trying to stand up here but Corbett is controlling him well.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but Fudge defending well.
Corbett is looking to take a break and control but Fudge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fudge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Corbett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.
Fudge trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge keeping full guard, as Corbett tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett stands and throws Fudge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Corbett taking a breather here.
Fudge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corbett is controlling him well.
Corbett throws a strike aimed at the side of Fudge's head but Fudge avoids it well.
Corbett controlling the position from side mount.
Corbett is chipping away with strikes.
Corbett lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Corbett has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fudge stuffs the takedown attempt from Corbett. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet.
Somore Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fudge scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudge throws a right hand that Corbett ducks under and follows up with a left that Corbett also avoids with ease.
Fudge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Corbett misses its intended target.
Fudge lands with a kick to the temple. Corbett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Corbett lands with an uppercut that bounces Fudge off the cage and back into range.
Corbett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fudge doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corbett checks a leg kick.
Corbett thows a body shot but no joy.
Fudge throws a leg kick but Corbett moved away.
Fudge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Corbett's cut.
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.

Corbett cracks Fudge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fudge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fudge throws a nice looking combination but Corbett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fudge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corbett throws a nice looking combination but Fudge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fudge misses with a looping left.
Corbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fudge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corbett fails with a takedown attempt.
Fudge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fudge with a nice cross.
Fudge scores with a one two! Corbett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corbett lands a glancing blow to the side of Fudge's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fudge.
Fudge wants to clinch up but Corbett keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fudge misses.
Fudge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corbett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Corbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses.
Fudge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corbett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fudge.
A swing and a miss from Fudge.
Fudge avoids the head kick by Corbett.
Fudge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corbett has time to react.
Fudge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corbett.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corbett.
Fudge ducks right into an uppercut from Corbett.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett misses with a right hand
and Fudge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corbett's knee momentarily.
Fudge misses with an uppercut. Corbett saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corbett throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Fudge tenderised Corbett's leg. Corbett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corbett misses the jab.
Fudge takes a swing at Corbett's ribcage but misses.
Somore Fudge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corbett dives in and grabs Fudge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fudge pushes down on Corbett's head and hops out.
Fudge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corbett's calf.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corbett has his takedown stuffed
and Fudge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fudge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Corbett finds it's way through Fudge's defenses.
Corbett misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corbett.
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
Fudge lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Fudge.
Corbett avoids the body shot from Fudge.
Fudge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corbett throws out the jab.
Corbett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corbett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fudge swivels and escapes.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Corbett misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Corbett or perhaps it was just good defense by Fudge which made him look bad.
Fudge cracks a nice hook into Corbett's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge throws a big shot that misses.
Corbett slips under a jab from Fudge.
Good leg kick by Fudge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fudge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Corbett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fudge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corbett somewhat.
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corbett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corbett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fudge ducks under a wild hook from Corbett.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corbett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fudge!
Corbett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fudge sprawls well. Fudge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corbett gets slowly back to his feet.
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Corbett pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Corbett.
Corbett throws out a loose jab but Fudge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudge throws a leg kick but Corbett checks it.
Corbett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fudge.
Fudge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corbett circles away quickly and effectively.
Fudge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corbett throws a shot from downtown. Fudge moves away and avoids it.
Fudge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corbett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corbett takes one to the chin there.
Corbett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudge moves away.
Fudge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corbett ducks under a wild hook from Fudge.
Fudge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fudge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corbett somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses.
Fudge cracks Corbett with a good jab.
Fudge thumps Corbett with a low kick.
Fudge jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fudge.
Fudge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corbett takes a kick to the side of the head.

Corbett is rocked!
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!
Fudge throws a head kick but Corbett moves out of range.
Oh Corbett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corbett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Fudge clinches.
Corbett seems to have got his legs back now.

Corbett has hold of one of Fudge's legs. Fudge is fighting the takedown attempt but Corbett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Corbett with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corbett drops back looking for a leg! Fudge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fudge manages to kick Corbett off! Corbett jumps back into Fudge's guard.
Fudge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but Fudge is keeping the position.
Fudge pulls Corbett in close to prevent any damage.
Nathan Corbett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corbett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corbett slips under a jab.
Fudge connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fudge.
Fudge tries to clinch but Corbett is having none of it.
Corbett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fudge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fudge throws a low kick but Corbett moves out of range easily.
Corbett works Fudge's body with a nice hook.
Corbett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Corbett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corbett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Corbett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fudge tries to clinch up but Corbett circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudge moves out of range as Corbett strikes.
Fudge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fudge throws a shot from downtown. Corbett moves away and avoids it.
Fudge misses with a low kick.
Corbett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corbett throws the kick towards the body but Fudge avoids it.
Fudge scores with a head kick.
Fudge throws a looping overhand right but Corbett ducks down to avoid it.
Fudge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Corbett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fudge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fudge managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Corbett.
Fudge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Somore Fudge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fudge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somore Fudge!
Somore Fudge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.