PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Minor
vs
Vengeance

170 cm
28
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
29
144 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vengeance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Minor slips a jab and a cross from Vengeance.
Vengeance uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Corey Minor has been cut.
Vengeance fails to land with a series of punches.
Vengeance misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vengeance misses with a double jab.
Vengeance misses with a two punch combination.
Vengeance takes a swing at Minor's ribcage but misses.
Vengeance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Minor back to the cage. Vengeance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
True Vengeance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Minor avoids nicely.
Vengeance throws a looping overhand right but Minor ducks down to avoid it.
Vengeance tries to bum rush Minor with a series of wild strikes but Minor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vengeance sprawls well initially but Minor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vengeance is positioning himself well to prevent Minor advancing to mount.
Minor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vengeance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vengeance tries to get to full guard but Minor has control of the leg.
Minor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vengeance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vengeance manages to get to full guard.
Minor tries to stand but Vengeance is controlling from the bottom.
Minor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vengeance on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor pushes down on Vengeance's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Vengeance defending well.
Vengeance is trying to maintain the position but Minor is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vengeance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minor pulls his head out easily.
Minor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vengeance defending well though.
Vengeance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minor.

Vengeance makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vengeance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Vengeance didn't expect that.
Vengeance wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Minor is now in half guard.
Vengeance is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor tries to pass to full mount but Vengeance defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance trying to hold on to Minor's head to control him but Minor postures up.
Minor misses with a head shot. Vengeance uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.

Vengeance looking for a guillotine here but Minor defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

True Vengeance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Minor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vengeance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Minor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Vengeance defends it.
Vengeance moves into full guard.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Vengeance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vengeance has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vengeance is retaining full guard.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vengeance is keeping the position for now.
Minor stops Vengeance from standing up.
Vengeance is trying to control the position but Minor postures up.

True Vengeance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Minor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vengeance misses.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Minor avoids nicely.
Vengeance stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Vengeance.
Vengeance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vengeance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Vengeance.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vengeance.

Minor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vengeance quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance wants to get back to full guard.
Vengeance wants to control but Minor is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vengeance pulls Minor in close to his closed guard and prevents Minor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vengeance working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vengeance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vengeance won't allow Minor to sweep him here.
Vengeance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vengeance throws an elbow that misses. Minor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vengeance's guard. Nice move by Minor!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vengeance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Vengeance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

True Vengeance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Minor's cut.
That's time! Minor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Minor closes the distance and clinches up with Vengeance, looking for a takedown. Minor pushes Vengeance against the cage but Vengeance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vengeance throws a shot from downtown. Minor moves away and avoids it.
Minor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vengeance darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vengeance connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vengeance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Vengeance fails to land with a series of punches.
Vengeance goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance throws a combination that misses

and Minor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Minor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vengeance is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minor passes Vengeance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Vengeance is defending well.
Minor is looking to pass Vengeance's guard but actually Vengeance recovers to full guard.
Minor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vengeance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor stopping the sweep attempt from Vengeance.
Minor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vengeance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vengeance content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengeance postures up in Minor's guard and throws a big left but Minor blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vengeance chips away with some ground and pound.
Vengeance throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vengeance cracks Minor with a solid left hand.
Minor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corey Minor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vengeance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minor tries to get out of the position.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vengeance scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vengeance is looking to work some ground and pound but Minor has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance throws a strike but Minor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Minor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vengeance to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Minor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vengeance pulls down on the head and he's put Minor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). True Vengeance!
Jumping up and down and very excited, True Vengeance waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.