PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter McBain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBain comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy. Corey Jr has chosen La La La Girl by Paffendorf as his entrance music. Peter McBain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McBain
vs
Corey Jr

182 cm
32
137 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

175 cm
35
148 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter McBain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey Jr blocks a head kick by McBain.
McBain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corey Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches.
McBain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Corey Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McBain wants to get back to his feet but Corey Jr drags him back down.
Corey Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ground and pound from Corey Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Corey Jr landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain is not content to let Corey Jr control the position.
McBain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McBain pushes Corey Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Corey Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McBain's coaches at Canadian Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Corey Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBain is avoiding damage well.
Corey Jr scoring with punches from side control.
McBain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corey Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McBain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McBain prevents Corey Jr from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Corey Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corey Jr advances to full mount.

Corey Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but McBain defends it well.
Corey Jr working McBain over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Corey Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Corey Jr unloading with bombs!
Corey Jr throwing strikes here but McBain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McBain is squirming around, avoiding Corey Jr's attempts to control the action.
Corey Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Corey Jr throwing strikes but McBain bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr is trying to hold McBain in close to prevent damage but McBain has managed to pass into half guard.
Corey Jr is trying to maintain the position but McBain is very close to passing his half guard.

McBain decides to return to a standing position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corey Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by McBain, which made it look bad.
McBain lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corey Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corey Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McBain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corey Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBain wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McBain misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McBain sprawls well. McBain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corey Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from McBain does no damage.
McBain lands a head kick. Corey Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Mike Corey Jr has been cut.
Corey Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBain misses with an uppercut
and Corey Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corey Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.

Corey Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Corey Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McBain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Corey Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBain is avoiding damage well.

Corey Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBain being controlled for a moment.
Corey Jr trying to control the action but McBain is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Corey Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBain prevents Corey Jr from moving into mount.
McBain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McBain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corey Jr throws some wild stikes that McBain manages to avoid easily.
Corey Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McBain is squirming around, avoiding Corey Jr's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Corey Jr tries to control but McBain wriggling away.
McBain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Corey Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Corey Jr thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McBain is looking to escape.
Corey Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Corey Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corey Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Corey Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Corey Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McBain ducks under a wild hook from Corey Jr.
McBain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corey Jr shoots in but McBain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corey Jr misses with a hook. McBain ducked under it nicely.

Corey Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McBain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The fighters are working up against the cage. McBain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Corey Jr tries for a takedown but McBain manages to get underhooks.
Corey Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corey Jr wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey Jr lands an elbow inside that McBain shrugs off.
Corey Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter McBain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr misses with some punches.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but McBain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but McBain won't allow it.
McBain is trying to push Corey Jr away but Corey Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBain to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBain after a bit of a struggle.
McBain tries to circle away but Corey Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Corey Jr is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corey Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corey Jr.
The referee calls for Corey Jr to work.
McBain is trying to break free.
Corey Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but McBain won't allow it.

McBain breaks the clinch.
Mike Corey Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr throws a low kick but McBain moves out of range easily.
McBain stuffs the takedown.
Corey Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corey Jr feints and then cracks McBain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBain down.
McBain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Corey Jr.
Corey Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McBain swinging wildly here.
Peter McBain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corey Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
McBain connects with an inside leg kick.
Corey Jr wants to land a leg kick but McBain is out of range.
Corey Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBain has time to react.
McBain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corey Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBain throws a series of punches but Corey Jr moves out of range.
McBain throws a head kick but Corey Jr moves out of range.
McBain scores with a nice strike.
McBain misses with a wild combination.

Corey Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McBain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Corey Jr is in McBain's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBain keeping full guard, as Corey Jr tries to pass.
Corey Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Corey Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Corey Jr 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Corey Jr!
A victorious Mike Corey Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Peter McBain was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Kaiser for helping me look so good, and Fury for helping me be strong, my team at Hey Steve's Fight Shack, all of my loved ones back home, and King Justus for letting me fight here in the OFC..really wanted the win tonight, I'll get it next time'.