PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jay kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Corbett
vs
kane

185 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, jay kane!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kane fails with the takedown.
Corbett throws a big shot that misses.
kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corbett is fending him off so far but kane persists. Nope, Corbett circles away and we're back to standing.
Corbett loads up on a big right hand but kane slips the punch.
Corbett scores with a jab.

kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
kane tries to pass to full mount but Corbett defends it.
kane trying to control the action but Corbett is working from the bottom.
kane prevents Corbett from improving his position.
Corbett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corbett tries to get to full guard but kane has control of the leg.
Corbett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from kane.
Corbett trying to control but kane postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corbett to the mat! Corbett manages to get full guard.
kane trying to control but Corbett is working from the bottom.
kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corbett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corbett wants to sweep here but kane controlling him for the moment.

Corbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
kane controlling from the top position.
Corbett has his hands on kane's head, controlling the position.
Corbett throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
kane trying to control but Corbett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Corbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corbett keeping moving, preventing kane from controlling successfully.
kane looks gassed!
Corbett wants to sweep but no luck.
Corbett tries to strike from the bottom.
Corbett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Corbett landing with the ground and pound.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corbett controls the pace.
kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.

kane is looking for a triangle but Corbett pushes his legs off easily.
Corbett connects with a couple of short punches.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but kane is keeping the position.
kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nathan Corbett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jay kane.

Corbett feints and as kane raises his hands in defense, Corbett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corbett lands a couple of digs.
Corbett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corbett passes kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corbett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Corbett is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corbett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Corbett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corbett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corbett drops an elbow to the side of kane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Corbett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Corbett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Corbett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corbett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corbett is thwarting kane's attempts to control the position.
Corbett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kane punching from the bottom.
Corbett not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kane tries to get to full guard but Corbett has control of the leg.
Corbett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
kane tries to get to full guard but Corbett has control of the leg.
kane wants to control but Corbett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corbett lands a nice short elbow.

Corbett is trying to work for a kimura but kane is defending well.
kane wants to control but Corbett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corbett scoring with strikes to the body and head.

kane actively working from the bottom here.
kane moves into full guard.
Corbett connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kane keeping moving, preventing Corbett from controlling successfully.

kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
kane trying to control the position.
Corbett passes into half guard.
Corbett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
kane is looking to improve his position.

Corbett decides to stand up.
Corbett lands with a nice combination. kane backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kane drops his hands momentarily and Corbett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Corbett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Corbett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. kane is trying to keep an underhook but Corbett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Corbett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
kane trying to control but Corbett postures up.
kane tries to get to full guard but Corbett has control of the leg.
Corbett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corbett working kane over with strikes.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corbett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kane has his takedown stuffed

and Corbett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corbett.
Corbett digs a right hand underneath kane's ribcage. kane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Corbett as the two fighters clinch.
Corbett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down kane.
Corbett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corbett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nathan Corbett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jay kane.

Corbett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Corbett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corbett connects with a nice short shot to kane's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Corbett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

kane tries for a takedown but Corbett circles away easily
and Corbett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corbett counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Corbett moves into the clinch.
Corbett lands a body shot in the clinch.

Corbett drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corbett is on top in guard.
Corbett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
kane looks to move to half guard but instead Corbett has passed into mount! Damn!
Corbett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Corbett landing strikes from the mount.
Corbett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nathan Corbett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corbett landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kane taking shots to the head.
Corbett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Corbett working kane over with strikes here.

Corbett quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Corbett but it's paid off an kane is forced to tap! Nice work by Corbett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Corbett!