PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Cornwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomes
vs
Cornwell

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Cornwell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cornwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Cornwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cornwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cornwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cornwell won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cornwell defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornwell content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bernard Cornwell.

Cornwell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomes's guard.
Cornwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cornwell is one step ahead there.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Cornwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cornwell slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Cornwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Cornwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwell controlling the action here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cornwell is looking for a kimura here.
Cornwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cornwell looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomes stops Cornwell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cornwell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cornwell takes Gomes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gomes is in trouble.

Cornwell looking for the RNC.
What can Gomes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cornwell looking for the choke but no joy.
Cornwell keeps control of the position easily here as Gomes tries to buck him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cornwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Cornwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cornwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cornwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Cornwell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cornwell prefers to stall for the moment though.

Cornwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cornwell taking a breather here.
Gomes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cornwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bernard Cornwell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Gomes.
Gomes is looking to clinch.
Gomes with a poor takedown
enabling Cornwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cornwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernard Cornwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cornwell stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cornwell.
Cornwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bernard Cornwell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Cornwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gomes did well to prevent Cornwell getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bernard Cornwell wasn't active enough on the ground.

Cornwell dives in and scores a takedown into Gomes's guard.
Cornwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Cornwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Cornwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bernard Cornwell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cornwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomes sprawls well initially but Cornwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornwell is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Cornwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes throws a hook but Cornwell avoids it easily.

Cornwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cornwell content to stall in guard here.
Cornwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bernard Cornwell was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Cornwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomes to the ground. Cornwell is now in Gomes's guard.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Cornwell 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.
Cornwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Cornwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cornwell advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Cornwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cornwell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Cornwell takes a little break here. Gomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Carlos Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bernard Cornwell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cornwell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomes quickly recovers to half guard.
Cornwell is controlling the pace.
Bernard Cornwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bernard Cornwell.

Cornwell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cornwell is in Gomes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cornwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cornwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cornwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Cornwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cornwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Cornwell!