PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab has chosen TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fengap
vs
Corncrab

174 cm
27
146 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
32
125 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mustaf Fengap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fengap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corncrab moves away.

Fengap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corncrab quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fengap tries to stand and escape but Corncrab is controlling the position.
Corncrab tries to roll over but Fengap keeps him under control.
Corncrab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fengap.
Fengap throwing shots but Corncrab is blocking nicely.
Corncrab keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corncrab is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fengap is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Corncrab reverses the position - he's now on top in Fengap's guard.
Corncrab throws a big right hand that misses.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Fengap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Corncrab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fengap has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corncrab has managed to get both his arms back between Fengap's legs - danger averted.

Fengap looking for subs off his back but Corncrab has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap is refusing to be controlled, as Corncrab sits in half guard.

Fengap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fengap pushes Corncrab off and gets back to his feet.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Fengap sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corncrab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fengap's waist but Fengap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corncrab off to one side.
Mustaf Fengap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Fengap.
Fengap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corncrab.
Mustaf Fengap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corncrab takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Fengap gets a takedown into half guard.

Corncrab is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corncrab works his way to full guard. Good work.
Corncrab is still in real trouble! Can Fengap finish him?
Fengap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corncrab seems to have recovered his senses.
Fengap wants to get up but he can't break Corncrab's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fengap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fengap throws an elbow that misses. Corncrab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fengap's guard. Nice move by Corncrab!

Fengap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fengap wants to sweep here but Corncrab controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is stalling in the full guard.
Fengap 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.
Corncrab wants to control from the top but Fengap keeps moving.
Corncrab is pushing down on Fengap's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fengap is fighting to maintain full guard but Corncrab has managed to sneak the leg through.

Corncrab is looking for a kimura but Fengap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corncrab to get the leverage.
Corncrab wants to free his trapped foot but Fengap is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fengap tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Fengap kicks Corncrab off and gets back to his feet.
Corncrab shoots in looking for a takedown. Fengap tries to sprawl out of it but Corncrab keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fengap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corncrab throws a head kick but Fengap moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Corncrab or perhaps it was just good defense by Fengap which made him look bad.

Corncrab drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corncrab looks gassed!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corncrab stopping the sweep attempt from Fengap.

Fengap has his foot on Corncrab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corncrab works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaf Fengap dominated that round.
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.

Fengap lands a jab to the head.
Corncrab slips under a jab.
Fengap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Fengap as Corncrab shoots in.
Corncrab shoots in for a takedown but Fengap shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fengap throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corncrab was covering up waiting for the punch and Fengap finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fengap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corncrab is keeping the position for now.
Fengap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fengap wants to pass the guard but Corncrab is keeping the position.
Fengap looking to sit in guard and control but Corncrab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fengap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corncrab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corncrab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corncrab trying to control but Fengap is working from the bottom.
Fengap trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Corncrab trying to control but Fengap is working from the bottom.
Corncrab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fengap kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Fengap working for submissions but it's allowed Corncrab to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab works his way into side control.
Corncrab scoring with punches from side control.
Fengap is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corncrab asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Corncrab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corncrab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fengap is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corncrab is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fengap sneaks out the side door and pushes Corncrab away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fengap connects with a nice looking jab.

Corncrab gets a double leg takedown into Fengap's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fengap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corncrab is controlling him.

Fengap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corncrab defends it easily.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Fengap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fengap looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corncrab passes into half guard.
Fengap is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is taking a breather. Fengap 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.
Corncrab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fengap tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Corncrab manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corncrab controlling the position easily from mount.
Fengap is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Corncrab has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fengap is keeping busy.
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 Mustaf Fengap will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Corncrab shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fengap's guard.
Corncrab trying to control the position from guard on top but Fengap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fengap wants to get back to his feet but Corncrab is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Fengap pushes a forearm under Corncrab's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Corncrab is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mustaf Fengap!