PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. Vernon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Storm
vs
Vernon

189 cm
31
183 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

184 cm
29
184 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Vernon scores with a body shot.
Vernon moves away from the strike by Storm.
Vernon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vernon throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Vernon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Vernon moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vernon is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vernon has his back to the cage.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vernon blocking some punches.
Storm blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm keeps control of Vernon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Vernon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Vernon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dai Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vernon drives through with a takedown into Storm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Storm has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon striking off his back but it's not causing Storm any problems.

Vernon is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.

Vernon is looking for a triangle here but Storm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Storm wants to stand but Vernon is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is letting Storm control him for a moment.

Storm stands up and beckons Vernon to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Vernon cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm stuns Vernon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vernon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the cage.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Vernon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Vernon scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vernon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm tries to bench press Vernon off him but Vernon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm manages to get back to half guard.
Storm is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Storm tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernon works his way into full mount!
Storm holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vernon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dai Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vernon tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Vernon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Vernon misses with a hook to the body
and Storm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Vernon moves away and avoids it.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Vernon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vernon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vernon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.

Vernon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Storm's guard.

Storm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vernon throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Vernon shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Vernon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Storm wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Vernon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Vernon takes a jab right on the kisser.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Vernon shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vernon scores with a one two! Storm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Storm punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vernon fails to land the takedown.
Johnny Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Vernon.
Vernon is breathing heavily.
Vernon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Vernon shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Vernon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Vernon off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Storm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Vernon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Vernon off balance momentarily.
Vernon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vernon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Vernon moves his leg out of the way.
Vernon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Vernon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Vernon misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm connects with a high kick.

Vernon is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vernon.
Storm thumps Vernon with a low kick.
Vernon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Storm.
Vernon shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Vernon.
Vernon tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Storm.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Vernon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Storm's half guard.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to stand and escape but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
Vernon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Storm is looking to stand up but Vernon won't let him.
Storm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.

Johnny Storm has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vernon.
Vernon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Vernon slams his shin into Storm's torso.
Jab, jab by Vernon - just one landing.
Storm is looking to chop away at Vernon's legs.
Vernon cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm throws a low kick but Vernon moves out of range easily.
Vernon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Storm 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!
Our winner, Johnny Storm, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.