PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Corne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Gor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corne comes to the cage accompanied by Netherlands Antilles National Anthem. Bartek Gor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Louis Corne's chin.

Corne
vs
Gor

167 cm
19
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
145 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Corne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Gor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Gor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gor tries to get to full guard but Corne has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gor on the ground.
Corne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gor actively working from the bottom here.
Corne wants to pass to mount but Gor is defending the position.
Gor wants to improve his position but Corne is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gor tries to roll over but Corne keeps him under control.
Corne controlling the action here.

Gor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gor actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Corne seems content to control.
Gor wants to control but Corne is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Corne is staying active.
Corne not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gor tries to hold on but Corne pushes him away.
Gor stops Corne from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Corne content just to control the position here.
Gor is desperately trying to improve his position but Corne has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gor tries to hold on but Corne postures up.
Corne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Corne is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Corne is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Gor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gor trying to hold on to Corne's head to control him but Corne postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gor tries to roll over but Corne keeps him under control.

Gor looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Corne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Corne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Corne is taking a breather. Gor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corne pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corne prevents Gor from improving his position.
Corne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Gor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corne pulls his head out easily.
Corne wants to pass the guard but Gor is defending well.
Gor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gor trying to hold on to Corne's head to control him but Corne postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corne slows the pace down in half guard.
Corne is thwarting Gor's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gor.
Gor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corne as he jumps to the side.
Corne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gor.
Louis Corne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Corne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Corne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corne looking to pass the guard.
Corne 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.
Corne tries to free his leg and advance position but Gor is retaining full guard.
Corne controlling from the top position.

Gor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gor is keeping the position for now.

Gor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corne is aware though and is defending well.
Corne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gor is keeping the position for now.
Gor trying to control the position.
Corne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gor working for a triangle but Corne defends it easily.
Corne looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Corne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Corne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Corne lands in his opponent's guard.
Gor keeping full guard, as Corne tries to pass.

Gor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corne'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.
Corne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gor trying to control the position.
Gor keeping full guard, as Corne tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gor looking for a guillotine here but Corne defends easily.
Corne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gor working a defensive guard but Corne passes into half guard.
Well, if Corne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Corne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Corne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corne is in Gor's guard.

Gor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corne defends well.
Gor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gor for as long as he can get away with.
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.

Gor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gor looking for a guillotine here but Corne defends easily.

Gor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gor being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Corne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Corne!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Corne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.