PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corey Jr's choice of entrance music: La La La Girl by Paffendorf. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cell
vs
Corey Jr

170 cm
29
143 lbs
23 - 3 - 0

175 cm
34
148 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

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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 23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cell is looking to chop away at Corey Jr's legs.
Corey Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cell under the eye.
Corey Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Cell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corey Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Corey Jr has closed the distance and engaged Cell in a clinch.
Corey Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corey Jr leaning against his opponent.
Cell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cell misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corey Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corey Jr being controlled against the cage.

Corey Jr manages to pull guard.
Corey Jr controlling Cell's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corey Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cell is aware though and is defending well.
Cell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Corey Jr is looking for a triangle but Cell pushes his legs off easily.
Corey Jr wants to sweep here but Cell controlling him for the moment.

Corey Jr has an active guard here but Cell has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corey Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cell controls the pace.

Corey Jr has an active guard here but Cell has managed to pass into half guard.
Cell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cell drops an elbow to the side of Corey Jr's head.
Cell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell prevents Corey Jr from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr has a hand on Cell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cell controlling from the full mount.
Corey Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corey Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell unloading with bombs!
Corey Jr gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell prevents Corey Jr from improving his position.
Corey Jr is in trouble now - Cell has advanced to mount!
Corey Jr wants to hold on but Cell pushes him away.
Cell breaks from Corey Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corey Jr working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr is squirming around, avoiding Cell's attempts to control the action.
Cell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stem Cell will probably get the nod.
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.

Corey Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cell lands with an uppercut that bounces Corey Jr off the cage and back into range.
Corey Jr throws a leg kick
letting Cell counter with a right hand.
Cell throws a poor cross that misses
and Corey Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Corey Jr.

Cell moves into the clinch.
Cell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corey Jr tries to work over Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cell to keep the fight standing.
Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Corey Jr.
A short right from Cell on the inside.

Corey Jr is rocked!
Corey Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corey Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell misses with a punch to the body.
Cell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corey Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Cell finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Cell stands there with Corey Jr around his waist. Corey Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cell prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cell misses with the head strike.
Cell works on Corey Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Corey Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Cell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corey Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cell.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Cell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cell effectively controlling the action here.
Cell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Cell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Cell.
Cell presses Corey Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Corey Jr blocking some punches.

Corey Jr jumps guard and drags Cell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell controlling from the top position.
Cell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corey Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey Jr controls Cell momentarily but Cell frees himself.
Cell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cell wants to control from the top but Corey Jr keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Corey Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Cell keeps moving and retains side control.
Corey Jr is letting Cell control him for a moment.
Corey Jr is trying to control Cell's posture but Cell avoids it.
Corey Jr is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cell wants to control but Corey Jr is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corey Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Corey Jr wants to land a leg kick but Cell is out of range.
A combination from Corey Jr does no damage.
Corey Jr fails with the takedown
enabling Cell to counter with a crisp jab.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Corey Jr is just out of range.
Cell lands a slapping body shot.
Corey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cell lands a big head kick that sends Corey Jr tumbling to the mat! Cell takes a step backwards and waves Corey Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Cell slips a jab and a cross from Corey Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr slips under a jab.
Cell looks to throw the jab but Corey Jr is out of range.
No luck for Corey Jr with that takedown attempt.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Cell fakes the leg kick and cracks Corey Jr in the body.
Corey Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corey Jr throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cell counters by clinching up.
Cell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corey Jr.
Cell lands with a right to the head.
Cell tries a body shot but Corey Jr blocks it.
Cell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corey Jr blocking some punches.

Cell breaks from the clinch.
Cell cracks Corey Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cell lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corey Jr throws a leg kick

and Cell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Cell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corey Jr or not.
Nice body punch from Cell - that landed with a thud.
Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corey Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corey Jr backwards.
Cell misses with some punches.
Corey Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Cell slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr can't get the takedown.

Corey Jr manages to pull guard.
Cell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cell trying to control but Corey Jr is working from the bottom.
Cell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Corey Jr 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Cell sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stem Cell just wasn't active enough.
Corey Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cell at a distance.
Cell misses with a looping right.
Corey Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Cell.
Corey Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Cell.
Cell thumps Corey Jr with a low kick.
Corey Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cell.

Corey Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cell to the mat! Cell manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard.
Corey Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cell is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Corey Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corey Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Cell slips under a jab from Corey Jr.
Cell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Corey Jr darts in and clinches Cell up against the cage.
Stem Cell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corey Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Cell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr is looking for a takedown.
Corey Jr takes a shot to the head.
Corey Jr trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cell fails to land.

Cell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey Jr throws a combination that misses

and Cell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cell.
Corey Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cell lands with a short shot to the head.
Cell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corey Jr backwards.
Cell is leaning against Corey Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corey Jr keeps control of Cell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corey Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cell prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Corey Jr.
Cell lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corey Jr can do to turn this around?
Corey Jr blocks an uppercut.
Cell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Cell to work.
Cell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corey Jr as Cell tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Cell - that landed with a thud.
Corey Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cell is stalling here.
Corey Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cell smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cell. That's going to slow Corey Jr down.
Cell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corey Jr.
Cell wants to land a leg kick but Corey Jr is out of range.
Cell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corey Jr.
Corey Jr throws a hook but Cell avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cell is predictable there
and Corey Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corey Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Cell.
Cell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corey Jr.
Corey Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corey Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mike Corey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corey Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cell.
Corey Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Corey Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corey Jr moves out of range as Cell throws a body kick.
Stem Cell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corey Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell scores with a hook to the body. Corey Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell lands with a shot to the body.
Cell thumps Corey Jr with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell had his way with Mike Corey Jr in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cell scores with a decent looking hook.
Cell throws a body kick that misses.
Corey Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.

Corey Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Cell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corey Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corey Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cell after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Cell.
Corey Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Cell drops Corey Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Corey Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corey Jr backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corey Jr backwards.
Cell blocks an uppercut.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Corey Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corey Jr can turn it around.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Cell stalling against the cage.
Corey Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Corey Jr blocks an uppercut.
Cell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Corey Jr up against the cage.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Cell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mike Corey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cell.

Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cell.
Corey Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cell knocks Corey Jr out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stem Cell!
Stem Cell retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Stem Cell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.