PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Cornell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Cornell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Vermillion's chin.

Cornell
vs
Vermillion

172 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Cornell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermillion looks to land a left hand but Cornell moved out of range nicely.
Vermillion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cornell gets a takedown into half guard.
Vermillion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cornell.
Cornell thows a huge punch but Vermillion dodges it nicely.
Cornell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vermillion keeps working.
Cornell throwing shots but Vermillion is blocking nicely.
Cornell winds up and cracks Vermillion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Vermillion actively working from the bottom here.
Cornell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cornell drops an elbow to the side of Vermillion's head.
Vermillion taking some punishment here, with Cornell in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vermillion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cornell scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vermillion actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cornell lands a nice short elbow.
Vermillion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cornell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vermillion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cornell.
Cornell 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vermillion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vermillion looking for submissions off his back.
Vermillion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cornell is working away from the top position though.

Vermillion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vermillion looks gassed!
Vermillion is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cornell.

Vermillion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cornell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vermillion has hold of Cornell's hands but Cornell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Cornell seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vermillion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vermillion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cornell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vermillion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vermillion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cornell working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Vermillion is rocked!
Vermillion wants to sweep but Cornell has passed to side control!
Cornell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell landing a few strikes.
Vermillion is not content to let Cornell control the position.
Cornell working the head with strikes.
Cornell trying to control the action but Vermillion is working from the bottom.
Cornell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cornell is staying tight to Vermillion's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermillion can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornell scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell slows the pace down.
Cornell looks up at the clock and then as Vermillion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cornell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vermillion takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cornell working the ground and pound.
Vermillion is still in real trouble! Can Cornell finish him?
Vermillion takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cornell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vermillion to see if he's OK.
Cornell controlling the position from side mount.
Cornell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vermillion keeps working.
Vermillion seems to have recovered his senses.
Cornell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Cornell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vermillion tries to bench press Cornell off him but Cornell keeps the position.
Cornell taking a breather here.
Cornell is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Cornell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cornell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermillion slips a jab and a cross from Cornell.

Cornell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vermillion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cornell is working Vermillion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cornell throws a big right hand that misses.
Cornell stands up over Vermillion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cornell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Vermillion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cornell lands a couple of digs.
Vermillion is breathing heavily.
Cornell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vermillion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cornell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vermillion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornell scoring with some ground and pound.

Vermillion working for a triangle but Cornell defends it easily.
Vermillion has momentary wrist control but Cornell slips an elbow through the middle.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cornell landing with the ground and pound.
Cornell with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell landing with the ground and pound.
Cornell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cornell lands a couple of digs.

Vermillion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cornell is aware though and is defending well.
Cornell connects with a couple of short punches.
Cornell is in close to Vermillion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cornell cracks Vermillion with a solid left hand.
Cornell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cornell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cornell with a nice head shot there.
Cornell is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornell with a nice head shot there.
Vermillion keeping moving, preventing Cornell from controlling successfully.
Cornell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermillion looking to control but Cornell passes into half guard.
Cornell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vermillion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cornell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cornell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cornell winds up and cracks Vermillion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cornell 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.
Cornell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cornell winds up and cracks Vermillion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Vermillion has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cornell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cornell!
Cornell is looking to take a break and control but Vermillion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cornell working the head and body with strikes.
Cornell working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornell cracks Vermillion with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cornell immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vermillion is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cornell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Cornell!