PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corden has chosen Osmani Garcia - El Taxi as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vermeer
vs
Corden

175 cm
27
151 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

162 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Corden!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Vermeer slips under a jab from Corden.
Vermeer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corden misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeer works over Corden's head and body with a nice combination.
Corden jabs Vermeer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer connects with a right hand. Corden shakes it off.
Vermeer lands a jab to Corden's midsection.
Corden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden moves out of range as Vermeer strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vermeer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corden doesn't seem phased though.
Vermeer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corden.
Corden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vermeer.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden lands a jab-cross combination.

Corden clinches up against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Corden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corden blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Corden has him pinned against the cage.
Corden blocking some punches.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vermeer.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Corden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corden.
Corden swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vermeer tries to work over Corden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Corden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corden tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Corden back against the cage.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Corden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corden can turn it around.
Corden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Corden looking to slow down the pace here.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corden misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corden backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Corden.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
Corden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corden keeps control of Vermeer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corden prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer letting Corden take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Corden blocks it.
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 Alexander Vermeer 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.

Corden connects with a body shot.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer lands with a cross.
Vermeer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Mark Corden has been cut.
Alexander Vermeer is winning the standup battle so far.
Corden punishes Vermeer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corden.
Corden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Corden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Vermeer.
Corden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vermeer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corden misses with a right hand
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corden throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Vermeer throws a lazy right hand but Corden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corden misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Corden avoids it easily.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Corden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corden.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corden.
Corden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corden, as that shot connected.
Corden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
Corden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vermeer throws out a powerful jab.
Corden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corden counters with a nice uppercut.
Corden swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Corden throws a hook to the side of Vermeer's head but Vermeer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corden lands with a hook. Vermeer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corden misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer slips a straight right by Corden.
Corden needs to keep his hands up - Vermeer had a free shot at his head there.
Vermeer takes a swing at Corden's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Corden moves out of range.
Corden throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Vermeer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corden slips a straight right by Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corden in his tracks.
Vermeer with a jab.
Corden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corden throws a shot to the body.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Corden misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corden moves away.
Vermeer sets himself, and Corden steps forward looking for the clinch! Vermeer avoids it this time.
Vermeer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Corden is just out of range.
Corden throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
Mark Corden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corden misses with an uppercut. Vermeer saw that one coming.
Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeer moves away from the strike by Corden.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeer misses the target.
Donk. Vermeer catches Corden right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeer misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Vermeer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Corden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Corden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
Corden tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeer shakes him off and moves away.
Corden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Corden.
Vermeer swings widly with a right hand
and Corden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Corden misses.
Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Vermeer misses.
Corden throws a hook but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corden feints a jab promting Vermeer to slip. Corden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vermeer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Vermeer.
Corden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Vermeer misses.
Corden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vermeer misses with a body shot

and Corden moves into the clinch.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Corden.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Corden is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns Corden into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Corden misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Corden taking a breather.
Vermeer stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Corden lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corden.
Corden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Corden lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A short right from Vermeer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Corden.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corden working aggressively here.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Corden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
Corden trying to stall but Vermeer improves his position.
Mark Corden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Corden - that landed with a thud.
Vermeer is working Corden over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Corden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer is trying to break free.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer cracks Corden with a nice body shot.
Corden throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Corden's head.
Come on Corden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Corden.
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!
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Corden is controlling him.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corden stalling.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corden throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Corden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander Vermeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Corden is rocked!
Corden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Alexander Vermeer!

Alexander Vermeer wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.