PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twisted Von Prawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Corona
vs
Von Prawn

195 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 St Petersburg, Oscar Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisted Von Prawn!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Prawn looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Corona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Prawn tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.

Von Prawn actively working from the bottom here.
Von Prawn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Corona stands up and waves to Von Prawn to follow him.
Corona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Prawn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corona somewhat.
Corona throws a nice looking combination but Von Prawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Prawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Corona wants to clinch up but Von Prawn keeps it at a distance.

Corona drives through with a takedown into Von Prawn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Corona wants to stand but Von Prawn is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Prawn 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.

Von Prawn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corona is aware though and is defending well.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Prawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Prawn looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Prawn has momentary wrist control but Corona slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Prawn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corona is one step ahead there.
Von Prawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corona is controlling him.
Von Prawn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Von Prawn wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Von Prawn trying to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Prawn trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Twisted Von Prawn wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Prawn.
Corona with a lazy takedown attempt

and Von Prawn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Prawn.

Von Prawn stands and steps away. Corona gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Von Prawn moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Von Prawn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Corona is trying to keep an underhook but Von Prawn manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Prawn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Corona might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Von Prawn wants to pass to mount but Corona is defending the position.
Von Prawn is thwarting Corona's attempts to control the position.
Von Prawn is looking to take a break and control but Corona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Prawn trying to control from half guard but Corona is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Corona is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twisted Von Prawn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Corona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corona shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Prawn sprawls well. Von Prawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corona gets slowly back to his feet.
Corona blocks a jab.

Von Prawn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corona was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Prawn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Prawn tries to stand but Corona is controlling from the bottom.
Von Prawn passes Corona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corona tries to kick Von Prawn off but Von Prawn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Prawn content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Prawn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Corona controls his leg.
Von Prawn lands with a punch from half guard.
Corona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Prawn.
Von Prawn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Von Prawn trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.

Von Prawn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Prawn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corona!
Von Prawn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Corona wants to control but Von Prawn is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Prawn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Twisted Von Prawn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Prawn working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Prawn landing strikes, looking to finish!

Von Prawn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Von Prawn controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona wants to hold on but Von Prawn pushes him away.
Von Prawn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape.
Corona wants to control but Von Prawn is having none of it.
Von Prawn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Prawn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twisted Von Prawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Corona missing with a left hand there. Von Prawn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Prawn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corona as he jumps to the side.
Corona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corona misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Prawn.
Corona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Prawn tries to clinch up.
Von Prawn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corona tries to avoid it but Von Prawn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corona to the ground. Corona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oscar Corona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twisted Von Prawn.
Von Prawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corona is fending him off so far but Von Prawn persists. Nope, Corona circles away and we're back to standing.

Corona darts in and clinches Von Prawn up against the cage.

Von Prawn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Prawn manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corona tries to roll over but Von Prawn keeps him under control.
Corona is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Prawn is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Von Prawn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oscar Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Prawn shoots in looking for a takedown. Corona tries to sprawl out of it but Von Prawn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Corona. No joy for Von Prawn on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown by Corona or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Prawn which made him look bad.

Von Prawn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Prawn slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Prawn is nestled in close to Corona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Prawn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Prawn trying to pass the guard but Corona defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von Prawn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Corona is in trouble now - Von Prawn has advanced to mount!
Corona is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Prawn controlling from the full mount.
Von Prawn landing shots from mount.
Corona tries to buck Von Prawn off but he can't manage it.
Von Prawn dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona wants to control but Von Prawn is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Von Prawn's attempts to control the action.
Oscar Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twisted Von Prawn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Prawn controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twisted Von Prawn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Prawn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twisted Von Prawn!
A relieved looking Twisted Von Prawn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.