PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Channon Storm will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wrestle
vs
Storm

189 cm
27
204 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrestle wants to clinch.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Storm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrestle backs up against the cage.
Wrestle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wrestle rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wrestle.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
Storm is trying to push Wrestle away but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm tries to circle away but Wrestle has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestle just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Wrestle improves position.
Storm wants to break free but Wrestle has control.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storm wants to break free but Wrestle has control.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrestle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Storm.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
Storm is trying to stall.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trainer Wrestle.
Wrestle moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrestle.
Storm scores with a jab. Wrestle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrestle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrestle.
Channon Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm misses with a looping left.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Wrestle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Wrestle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrestle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrestle stalling against the cage.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestle is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Channon Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wrestle is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm misses with a hook.
Wrestle shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Wrestle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrestle fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wrestle has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Wrestle keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storm effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wrestle clinches.
Wrestle just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Wrestle is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Wrestle to work.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrestle has double underhooks.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wrestle misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Wrestle keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Storm to work.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wrestle is trying to force a seperation but Storm has the dominant position.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Wrestle keeps him there for the moment.
Wrestle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Storm up against the cage.
Wrestle tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break free.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Wrestle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wrestle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Storm is pressing down on Wrestle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wrestle thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestle postures up.
Wrestle trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trainer Wrestle dominated that second 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.

Wrestle tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrestle has time to react.

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

Storm working for a triangle but Wrestle defends it easily.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestle is controlling him.
Wrestle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to control the position but Wrestle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wrestle 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.
Storm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storm.
Wrestle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrestle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Storm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrestle prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.
Wrestle pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wrestle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wrestle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to hold on to Wrestle's head to control him but Wrestle postures up.
Nice strikes from Wrestle there.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Wrestle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wrestle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestle trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Wrestle working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
Storm is trying to stand back up but Wrestle is controlling him

Storm kicks Wrestle off and gets back to his feet.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.

Wrestle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wrestle wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Wrestle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Storm struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
Wrestle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Storm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wrestle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wrestle off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trainer Wrestle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrestle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestle tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trainer Wrestle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrestle ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrestle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
Channon Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a right and a left that Wrestle avoids nicely.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Wrestle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Storm.
Wrestle moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Storm misses.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.

Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrestle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wrestle stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Wrestle is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrestle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Storm moves into full guard.
Storm wants to stand up but Wrestle is controlling him.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrestle is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestle looking to pass the guard.
Wrestle trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Wrestle won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm is looking to sweep but instead, Wrestle has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Wrestle is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Wrestle in his half guard.
Wrestle stops Storm from getting back to his feet.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Wrestle has control of the leg.
Wrestle uses his free foot to push down on Storm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Storm.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wrestle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle is landing with some decent strikes but Storm is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.
Wrestle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wrestle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wrestle scoring with strikes but Storm is staying in there.
Storm is trying to stand up.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrestle has a good base and remains in mount.
Wrestle dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trainer Wrestle had his way with Channon Storm in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab by Storm.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.

Wrestle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm pulls Wrestle in close to his closed guard and prevents Wrestle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Storm wants to take a breather but Wrestle is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Wrestle is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wrestle is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Wrestle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wrestle is concentrating on defense, preventing Storm from advancing position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Channon Storm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Storm.
Wrestle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wrestle has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Wrestle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrestle off the cage and back into rage.
Storm lands a nice hook to Wrestle's body. Wrestle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrestle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Wrestle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storm throws a right and a left that Wrestle avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Wrestle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Wrestle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrestle dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Wrestle's head and hops out.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrestle.
Wrestle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Wrestle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trainer Wrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrestle moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Wrestle is looking to clinch.
Wrestle tries to clinch up.
Wrestle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Channon Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Storm scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrestle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Wrestle shoots in and bounces Storm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wrestle won't allow Storm to sweep him here.

Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wrestle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wrestle tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Channon Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wrestle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Wrestle!
Trainer Wrestle retains his light heavyweight title!