PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stylez
vs
Corleone

184 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Stylez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stylez tries a head kick but it misses.

Corleone clinches up against the cage.

Corleone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stylez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.

Corleone moves into the clinch.

Corleone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stylez can't fight it off and eventually Corleone manages to take the fight to the floor. Stylez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stylez trying to control the position.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Stylez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Corleone wants to control the position but Stylez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
It looks like Stylez is going to stand back up.
Stylez trying to control from half guard but Corleone is working away.
Stylez stalling.
Stylez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corleone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to roll over but Stylez keeps him under control.

Stylez decides to return to a standing position.
Stylez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Corleone closes the distance and pushes Stylez back into the cage.
Stylez tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Stylez tries to pull guard but Corleone won't allow it.
Corleone is stalling here.

Stylez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stylez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stylez wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stylez is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up.
Stylez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Stylez looking to control.
Stylez keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stylez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Corleone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stylez, pushing him back against the cage.
Corleone tries to score a body lock takedown but Stylez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Corleone jumps guard and drags Stylez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone trying to control the position.
Corleone looking for a sweep. Not yet Corleone, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stylez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stylez trying to control the action but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Corleone wants to control but Stylez postures up.
Corleone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stylez wants to stand but Corleone has his arm trapped.
Stylez working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Corleone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stylez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stylez slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corleone is looking to land body kicks.
Stylez checks a low kick from Corleone.
Stylez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corleone.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
John Stylez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleone.
Corleone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stylez avoids it really well and circles away.

Corleone rushes Stylez and presses him up against the cage.
Corleone is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is working for takedown but Stylez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corleone fails to pull guard.
Stylez is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.

Corleone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Stylez moved away.

Corleone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stylez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stylez is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stylez.
Corleone is trying to pull guard but Stylez has him pressed against the cage.
Corleone tries to score a body lock takedown but Stylez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stylez tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Stylez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Stylez jumps into guard, dragging Corleone to the mat.
Stylez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Corleone won't allow Stylez to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stylez is trying to control the position but Corleone postures up.
Stylez wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.
Stylez keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
Stylez looking to control.
John Stylez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Stylez keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Stylez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stylez slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stylez shoots for a double leg takedown but Corleone sprawls well. He's pushed Stylez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Corleone clinches with his opponent.

Stylez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stylez keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Stylez looking to control.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Stylez keeps moving.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone looking to pass the guard.
Stylez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Corleone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Corleone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stylez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stylez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corleone shoots in for a takedown but Stylez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corleone shoots in looking for a takedown. Stylez tries to sprawl out of it but Corleone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stylez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Stylez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Corleone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Stylez tries to keep at a distance but Corleone has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone can't find room to land a body shot as Stylez controls the action.
Stylez wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.

Corleone breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Corleone.

Corleone moves into the clinch successfully.
Corleone is trying to pull guard but Stylez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corleone prevents Stylez from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone has Stylez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stylez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corleone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stylez walks away with a smile on his face. Corleone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stylez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stylez.

Corleone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stylez has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Corleone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Corleone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stylez jumps guard.
Stylez wants to stand up but Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corleone tries to stand but Stylez is controlling from the bottom.

Stylez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Corleone doesn't defend quickly enough and Stylez has managed to lock this one up! Can Corleone escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stylez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Stylez!
During a confident post fight interview, John Stylez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.