PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Cordera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes into the arena with 2pac Changes blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Awang Bang
vs
Cordera

185 cm
31
201 lbs
20 - 16 - 1

190 cm
33
200 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Lionwear (94% laundry)
ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kato Cordera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cordera avoids it really well and circles away.
Awang Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cordera misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Awang Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Cordera which made him look bad.
Cordera stuffs the takedown attempt from Awang Bang. Awang Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordera is looking to clinch.
Awang Bang misses with a double jab.
Awang Bang shoots for a takedown but Cordera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordera tries to sprawl out of it but Awang Bang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Awang Bang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cordera. That one must have hurt.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
Awang Bang looks to throw the jab but Cordera is out of range.
Cordera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Awang Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Cordera sprawls well. He's pushed Awang Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Awang Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Cordera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Cordera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Awang Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Cordera.
Cordera tries to clinch there but Awang Bang circles away.
That kick from Cordera tenderised Awang Bang's leg. Awang Bang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cordera moves in looking to clinch but Awang Bang pushes him off.
Cordera lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cordera.
Cordera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maykel Awang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Cordera lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Awang Bang will feel that in the morning.

Cordera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Awang Bang, pushing him back against the cage.
Cordera scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cordera.
Awang Bang being controlled against the cage.
Cordera continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang looking for a takedown.
Awang Bang managing to block the knees to the body from Cordera.
Cordera tries to land knees in the clinch but Awang Bang avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Cordera.
Cordera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Awang Bang.
Cordera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordera misses with a knee to the head.
Awang Bang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cordera is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordera misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee calls for Cordera to work.
The crowd are getting on Cordera's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cordera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cordera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cordera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang avoids the elbow strike from Cordera, against the cage.
Awang Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cordera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cordera tries to land a knee to the head but Awang Bang blocks with his arms.

Cordera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Awang Bang 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.

Cordera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awang Bang is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Cordera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cordera dodges the punch combination from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cordera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Awang Bang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cordera moves out of range as Awang Bang strikes.
Awang Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Cordera sprawls well. He's pushed Awang Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awang Bang wants to slow Cordera down by chopping away at his legs.
Cordera tries to clinch there but Awang Bang circles away.

Cordera clinches.
Awang Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Awang Bang is trying to drag Cordera to the mat but Cordera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cordera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordera looking to throw knees to the head but Awang Bang is blocking nicely.
Awang Bang letting Cordera take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cordera.
Cordera throws a head punch that misses.
Cordera taking a breather.
Cordera missing with knees to the body.
Cordera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Awang Bang blocks the elbow strike.
Awang Bang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cordera fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Awang Bang.
Awang Bang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cordera cracks Awang Bang with a good jab.
Awang Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cordera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Awang Bang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordera cracks Awang Bang with an open hand slap.
Cordera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Awang Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Cordera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cordera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cordera wants to control but Awang Bang is keeping him busy.
Cordera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Awang Bang is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cordera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awang Bang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cordera is looking to take a break and control but Awang Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Awang Bang down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordera working the head and body with strikes.
Awang Bang tries to buck Cordera off but Cordera is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordera scores with a couple of short elbows.

Cordera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Awang Bang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cordera but great work by Awang Bang.

Awang Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Cordera is defending well.
Cordera gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Awang Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cordera sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Awang Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cordera is pressing down on Awang Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kato Cordera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Awang Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awang Bang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cordera counters with a solid body kick.
Cordera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cordera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kato Cordera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordera throws a front kick that sends Awang Bang stumbling back into the cage.
Cordera fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cordera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Awang Bang is looking for a sweep.

Cordera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cordera tries to clinch up but Awang Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
Awang Bang has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Awang Bang has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordera lands with a slapping head kick.
Cordera throws a sloppy head kick and Awang Bang moves out of range easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Awang Bang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Awang Bang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cordera sprawls well initially but Awang Bang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cordera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kato Cordera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cordera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Awang Bang!
Cordera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cordera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordera punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordera looking to control but Awang Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Awang Bang is looking to get to half guard.
Cordera breaks from Awang Bang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cordera raining down hammerfists from mount.

Awang Bang is rocked!
Cordera looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Awang Bang covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Cordera!