PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Alexander Cornwallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and In Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Alexander Cornwallis
vs
Face

172 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Alexander Cornwallis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, In Face!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornwallis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Face looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cornwallis is fending him off so far but Face persists. Nope, Cornwallis circles away and we're back to standing.
Face fails with a takedown attempt.
Face changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cornwallis tries to avoid it but Face manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cornwallis to the ground. Cornwallis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of In Face.
Face shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornwallis but Cornwallis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cornwallis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a two punch combo.
Cornwallis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Face fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cornwallis swats away the attempt to clinch by Face.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Face tries a head kick but it misses.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwallis misses with a double jab
and Face counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Cornwallis scores with a four punch combination!
Face doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornwallis circles away.
Cornwallis misses the jab.
Face doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornwallis circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cornwallis wants to get back to striking at distance but Face won't allow it.
Face fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cornwallis breaks the clinch.
Cornwallis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cornwallis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Face.
Cornwallis falls off balance throwing a combination

and Face counters by moving into the clinch.
Face is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cornwallis is defending well.
Face wants a takedown.
Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cornwallis gets underhooks to prevent Face's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornwallis wants to break the clinch but can't.

Cornwallis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cornwallis has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cornwallis pushes Face back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cornwallis wants to break free but Face has control.
Face wants to break free but Cornwallis has control.
Face is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cornwallis is defending well.
Face is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cornwallis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cornwallis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Face looking to slow down the pace here.
Cornwallis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cornwallis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cornwallis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Face is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cornwallis wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is looking for a takedown.
Face wants to stall.
Face tries for a takedown but Cornwallis manages to get underhooks.
Cornwallis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cornwallis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Face prevents a body shot from Cornwallis.
Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cornwallis's efforts to push away.
Face jumps guard but Cornwallis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Cornwallis breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Cornwallis as Face shoots in.
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!
Face is looking to clinch.
Cornwallis looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cornwallis misses with the combination.
Cornwallis lands with a nice body punch.
Face wants to clinch up but Cornwallis keeps it at a distance.
Face throws a combination. Cornwallis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cornwallis keeps the fight on the outside.
Cornwallis misses with the combination.
Face darts in trying to clinch
and Cornwallis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cornwallis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Face will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face closes the distance and clinches up with Cornwallis, looking for a takedown. Face pushes Cornwallis against the cage but Cornwallis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Face tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cornwallis swivels and escapes.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of In Face.
Face shoots in looking for a takedown but Cornwallis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Face's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cornwallis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with an inside leg kick.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch but Cornwallis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Face looks for a takedown but Cornwallis sprawls well.
Cornwallis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Face goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cornwallis swings for the body but Face moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Face shoots in and drives through. Cornwallis sprawls well.
Cornwallis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Cornwallis misses with a wild combination.
Cornwallis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Face darts in trying to clinch
and Cornwallis counters with a nice uppercut.
Cornwallis looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cornwallis.
A good leg kick by Face.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cornwallis.
Face shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cornwallis sprawls well. Cornwallis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Face gets slowly back to his feet.
Cornwallis misses with a double jab.
Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cornwallis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cornwallis's waist but Cornwallis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Face off to one side.
Cornwallis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Face moves in looking to clinch but Cornwallis pushes him off.
In Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cornwallis misses with a double jab.
Face misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornwallis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

In Face 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! And we move into the final round!

Cornwallis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cornwallis wants it to stay on the feet.
Cornwallis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Face closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cornwallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cornwallis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Face ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cornwallis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Face.
Cornwallis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Face fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cornwallis avoids it really well and circles away.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of In Face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Cornwallis sprawls well. He's pushed Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornwallis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a big head kick but Cornwallis shrugs it off.
Cornwallis throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Face shoots in for a double leg but Cornwallis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Face tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cornwallis swivels and escapes.
Face is looking to clinch but Cornwallis is avoiding it.
Cornwallis throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cornwallis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cornwallis avoids it really well and circles away.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornwallis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Face tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cornwallis swivels and escapes.
Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Face shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cornwallis as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Face or perhaps it was just good defense by Cornwallis which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Cornwallis does no damage.
Cornwallis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Face shoots in but no luck this time.
Cornwallis misses with the combination.
Cornwallis misses with a few strikes there.
Cornwallis swinging wildly here.
Face changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cornwallis tries to avoid it but Face manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cornwallis to the ground. Cornwallis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornwallis but Cornwallis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Cornwallis does no damage.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that Face avoids nicely.
No joy there for Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornwallis leaves Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Face's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Face duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornwallis but Cornwallis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to In Face.
I've got Face 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... In Face!
In Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.