PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ddddddd Ddddddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ddddddd
vs
Storm

225 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ddddddd Ddddddd!
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, Bud Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ddddddd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ddddddd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Ddddddd looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Ddddddd misses with a two punch combination.
Ddddddd throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Ddddddd throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Ddddddd blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Ddddddd shows good takedown defense.
Ddddddd misses with a double jab

and Storm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Storm pulls guard successfully.
Ddddddd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ddddddd tries to stand but Storm is controlling from the bottom.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ddddddd Ddddddd.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Ddddddd.
Ddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ddddddd thuds a left hand into Storm's body.

Storm has managed to clinch.

Storm jumps guard and drags Ddddddd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ddddddd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ddddddd is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm seems keen to control Ddddddd's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ddddddd Ddddddd.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Ddddddd circles away.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Ddddddd, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Ddddddd against the cage but Ddddddd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ddddddd Ddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Storm.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Ddddddd tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ddddddd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ddddddd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ddddddd lands a jab-cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ddddddd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ddddddd counters with a straight right hand.
Ddddddd misses with a low kick.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Ddddddd.
Ddddddd Ddddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ddddddd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ddddddd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ddddddd misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a head kick. That will keep Ddddddd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ddddddd throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ddddddd throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Ddddddd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ddddddd lands an overhand right.
Storm ducks right into an uppercut from Ddddddd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ddddddd Ddddddd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ddddddd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ddddddd Ddddddd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ddddddd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Ddddddd misses with a series of wild punches.
Ddddddd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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

Storm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Storm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ddddddd wants to stand but Storm is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ddddddd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Storm checks a low kick from Ddddddd.
Ddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ddddddd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ddddddd tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Ddddddd is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ddddddd throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Ddddddd is predictable there
and Storm counters with a one-two to the body.
Ddddddd throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Ddddddd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
Ddddddd cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ddddddd.
Ddddddd moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Ddddddd swinging wildly here.
Ddddddd Ddddddd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Ddddddd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Ddddddd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ddddddd misses with a two punch combination.
Ddddddd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ddddddd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Ddddddd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ddddddd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm wants to clinch up but Ddddddd keeps it at a distance.
Ddddddd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ddddddd throws a lazy body kick
and Storm counters with a low kick, right behind Ddddddd 's knee.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Ddddddd.
Ddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ddddddd lands a front kick.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ddddddd Ddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Storm.
Storm throws a head kick but Ddddddd moves out of range.
Ddddddd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ddddddd misses with the combination.
Ddddddd throws a one two combo.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ddddddd is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Ddddddd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ddddddd throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Storm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Ddddddd.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ddddddd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ddddddd slaps away a takedown attempt from Storm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ddddddd throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Ddddddd Ddddddd is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Ddddddd misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm shoots in for a double leg but Ddddddd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ddddddd misses with a head kick.
Storm tries to clinch but Ddddddd is having none of it.
Ddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ddddddd fails to land with a series of punches.
Ddddddd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ddddddd throws a combination. Storm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ddddddd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Ddddddd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ddddddd stalks Storm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Storm's face. Storm staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Ddddddd does no damage.
Ddddddd misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ddddddd.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Ddddddd tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ddddddd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ddddddd Ddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Storm.
Ddddddd stalks Storm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Storm's face. Storm staggers backwards, shaken.
Ddddddd works over Storm's head and body with a nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ddddddd 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ddddddd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Storm tries to bum rush Ddddddd with a series of wild strikes but Ddddddd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ddddddd works over Storm's head and body with a nice combination.
Ddddddd misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Storm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ddddddd defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ddddddd moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ddddddd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Ddddddd throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm checks a low kick from Ddddddd.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ddddddd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ddddddd misses.
Ddddddd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ddddddd wants it to stay on the feet.
Ddddddd lands with a nice combination. Storm backs away looking to recover.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Ddddddd.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Ddddddd.
Ddddddd throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Crunch! Ddddddd slams his shin into Storm's torso.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ddddddd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Storm.
Ddddddd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Ddddddd both land. Nice combination.
Ddddddd tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bud Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ddddddd Ddddddd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm goes for a double leg but Ddddddd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ddddddd continues to drive forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ddddddd Ddddddd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ddddddd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ddddddd Ddddddd!