Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama Ginty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty blocks a low kick nicely.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.#T1#
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
Conrad Tama Ginty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a nice body shot.
Storm clobbers Tama Ginty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Storm misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Tama Ginty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm lands a jab.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Storm moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Storm connects with a high kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown. Tama Ginty fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Tama Ginty has his feet on Storm's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tama Ginty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a solid body kick.
Tama Ginty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tama Ginty.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Tama Ginty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Tama Ginty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a head kick. That will keep Storm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2#
Storm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tama Ginty quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Storm seems content to control.
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 Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tama Ginty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Tama Ginty settles back down.
Tama Ginty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm with a hook.
Storm throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Tama Ginty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty with a hook.
Tama Ginty moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Storm thows a leg kick but Tama Ginty checks it
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Storm thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm connects with the punch.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Storm.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tama Ginty slips a jab from Storm.
Tama Ginty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tama Ginty clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Storm misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a left to the body.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Tama Ginty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tama Ginty. That snapped Storm's head back. #T3#
Tama Ginty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Tama Ginty seems unphased.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tama Ginty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tama Ginty. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Tama Ginty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm cracks Tama Ginty with an open hand slap.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Storm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tama Ginty circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Tama Ginty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Tama Ginty cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty jabs at Storm's body.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Tama Ginty sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Tama Ginty avoids it this time.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Storm staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Tama Ginty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Storm throws the left hand but Tama Ginty avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Tama Ginty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Storm feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Storm prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tama Ginty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Storm misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Storm is trying to drag Tama Ginty to the mat but Tama Ginty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm is looking for a takedown.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tama Ginty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Tama Ginty steps away.
Storm connects with the punch.#CL2#
Storm clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tama Ginty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tama Ginty breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Storm instigates a clinch.
Storm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tama Ginty 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
During a confident post fight interview, Conrad Tama Ginty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
The crowd cheers as Rockwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Rockwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rockwell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Storm.
Good work by Rockwell as he checks the leg kick.
Rockwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm tries to clinch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rockwell counters with a leg kick.
Rockwell moves away from the strike by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rockwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm looks for the body kick but Rockwell saw that one coming. #CL2#
Storm forces Rockwell back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockwell .
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockwell takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A big left from Storm misses.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rockwell backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Rockwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Rockwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm feints a counter leg kick.
Rockwell tries to land a front kick but Storm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockwell blocks a head kick by Storm.
Rockwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockwell .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell lands with a shot to the body.
Rockwell throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rockwell .
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rockwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Storm.
Rockwell thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rockwell throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Rockwell misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown. Rockwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm advances position into side control!
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
Storm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rockwell some visible discomfort.
Storm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rockwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Rockwell defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Storm.#T4#
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Storm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rockwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm working the strikes but Rockwell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rockwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm with the ground and pound but Rockwell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Storm is working Rockwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Storm postures up in Rockwell 's guard and throws a big left but Rockwell blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rockwell 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Storm throws a hook but Rockwell avoids it easily.
Rockwell lands a slapping body shot.
Storm throws a hook but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Rockwell misses with a straight right.
Rockwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rockwell avoids the head kick by Storm.
Rockwell throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Rockwell looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm lands a jab to Rockwell 's midsection.
Rockwell cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Storm moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Rockwell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rockwell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Storm is able to avoid easily.
Storm throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Rockwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rockwell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockwell misses the target.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Elliot Rockwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell .
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockwell .#TD2#
Storm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockwell !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm controlling the position from side mount.
Storm working the head with strikes. #T2#
An elbow from Storm crashes against the mat.
Storm throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rockwell works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Rockwell defends it.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Rockwell defends it. #T3#
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockwell 's head.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm is looking to advance position but Rockwell won't allow it.
Storm trying to control the action but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Rockwell 's head.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rockwell 's head.
Rockwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm. #T4#
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Storm is working away from the top position though.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Rockwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockwell taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Rockwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Rockwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm misses with a head shot. Rockwell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Storm trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rockwell .
Storm looks for a takedown but Rockwell sprawls well.
Rockwell throws a quick counter kick to the body but Storm avoids it.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Rockwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockwell .
Decent striking displayed by Rockwell there.
Storm lunges at Rockwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rockwell 's hand.
Rockwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Rockwell misses.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell .
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockwell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Storm drives through with a takedown into Rockwell 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockwell 's head.
Elliot Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Storm wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm passes Rockwell 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rockwell is not content to let Storm control the position.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rockwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Rockwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockwell defending well though.
Storm is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockwell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Rockwell is keeping the position.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A solid body kick from Rockwell .
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Elliot Rockwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rockwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockwell misses with a low kick.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Storm darts in and clinches Rockwell up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rockwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands. #TD2#
Storm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Storm trying to control but Rockwell is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
An out of breath Corban Storm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Marley. #TD2#
Storm has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marley regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marley is on top in guard. #REVR#
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
Marley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marley throws a big right hand that misses.
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. #REVB#
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Marley tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm working Marley over with strikes.
Marley won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Marley tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Marley is trying to control but can't.
Marley keeping control of the position.
Storm is just content to waste time from the top position. Marley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Marley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Storm has passed into side control.
Marley is looking to reverse the position.
Storm working the ground and pound from side control.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Storm trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marley gets back to half guard.
Marley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. Marley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Storm's guard. Nice move by Marley!#REVR#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marley controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Storm landing some decent shots from guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Marley throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a leg kick
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm slips a jab from Marley.#T1#
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley staying out of range there.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm lands a jab.
Marley swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley scores with a jab to the head.
Storm misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Marley lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Storm gets tackled into the cage by Marley. Marley maintains the clinch.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
I was talking to Marley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #T2#
Marley tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands a damaging elbow.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm checks a low kick from Marley.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Marley manages to step out the way in time.
Marley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Marley is wise to it.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Storm lands with a cross.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Marley misses its target.#T3#
Marley lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Marley forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Storm tries for a takedown but Marley manages to get underhooks.
Storm can't get the takedown.
Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Marley lands a right hand.
Storm looking for a takedown.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marley prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Buffalo Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Marley prevents a body shot from Storm.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Marley.
Marley prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Marley.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Marley lands a damaging elbow.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm blocks a body shot from Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buffalo Marley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marley avoids the head kick by Storm.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Marley cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Storm misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marley to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Marley tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm walks into a jab.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marley as he jumps to the side.
Marley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Marley throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Nice body punch from Marley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Marley scores with a four punch combination!
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley. #TD2#
Storm has picked Marley up - he's going for a ride! Storm dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Marley trying to control here.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm works his way into side control. #T3#
Marley struggling a bit here.
Marley tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
Marley is working hard here to advance position.
Storm misses with the ground and pound.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marley wants to control but Storm postures up.
Marley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Marley tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Storm is nestled in close to Marley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Marley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Marley's head.
Marley tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marley tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Marley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Storm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Storm's back!
Marley throwing sloppy strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buffalo Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Marley!
After the fight, Buffalo Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu 3
Date: Oct 11, 2019

#R1#
Asham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Storm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asham.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asham misses with a hook
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Storm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asham.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asham.
Storm checks a low kick from Asham.
Asham scores with a nice strike.
Asham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Asham thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asham manages to avoid it.#T1#
Asham tries to clinch up.
Asham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Storm catches Asham right on the button with a cross.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Asham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asham swinging wildly here.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Asham is just out of range.
Asham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.
Asham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asham.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Asham throws a leg kick #TD#
and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asham's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asham wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Asham manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Storm looking for a takedown.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Asham has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Asham is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asham down to the mat. Asham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asham under the eye.
Asham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Asham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Asham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Asham lands a nice looking body shot.
Asham misses with a wild body shot.
Asham ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arron Asham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asham.
Storm lands a nice hook to Asham's body. Asham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Asham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Asham manages to avoid it.
Asham throws a big shot that misses.
Asham fakes the leg kick and cracks Storm in the body.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asham.
Asham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Asham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Asham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Asham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asham ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm with a jab.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asham looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Asham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Asham tries to clinch up.
A big left from Storm misses.
Asham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asham.
Storm scores with the left hand. Asham knows he should have avoided that one.
Asham moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Asham moves away and avoids it.
Asham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asham digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asham wants to clinch.#T1#
Asham takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm lands a head shot.
Asham tries to clinch up.
Storm misses with a hook.
Asham staying out of range there.
Asham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Asham.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asham was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Asham tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Asham clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asham. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm takes a swing at Asham's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Asham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asham connects with a nice looking jab.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Asham saw that one coming.
Arron Asham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asham misses with a hook.
A low kick from Asham misses
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Asham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asham is able to avoid easily.
Asham throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well.
Asham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asham scrambles back to his feet.
Asham lands a jab to the head.
Asham throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asham tries to land a body kick
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asham swivels and escapes.
Asham is looking to clinch.
Storm 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.#CL2#
Asham closes the distance and clinches.
Asham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Storm.
Asham lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Asham as the two fighters clinch.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Asham is just out of range.
Asham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asham thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Asham tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
As Asham backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Asham.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Asham.
And Asham responds with a good body kick, but Storm manages to step out the way in time.
Asham wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arron Asham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Asham walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asham.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asham.
Asham misses with the combination.
Asham throws a good cross that connects.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Asham is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asham connects with a body shot.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm clobbers Asham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asham connects with a nice looking jab.
Asham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Asham misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asham thinking.
Storm digs a good hook to Asham's body.
Asham misses with the body kick#TD#
and Storm counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Storm.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm throws an elbow but Asham slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Storm working the ground and pound.
Asham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm is putting a hurting on Asham here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm working the ground and pound.
Asham wants to get back to his feet but Storm drags him back down.
Asham defending against the ground and pound.
Asham wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Storm is staying tight to Asham's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Asham tries to escape but Storm is in control.
Asham is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm is putting a hurting on Asham here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Asham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Asham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A telegraphed right hand from Asham misses the target.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Asham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws a lazy body kick
and Asham counters with an outside leg kick.
Asham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asham throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asham moves away.
Asham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asham misses with a right hand #TD#
and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asham's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm wants to control from the top but Asham keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asham wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Asham is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Asham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Asham wriggles free and stands up.
Asham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asham throws out the jab.
Storm slips a jab from Asham.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corban Storm.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Corban Storm!
In his post fight interview, Corban Storm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Cobb vs Scrotum
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Storm forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Storm blocks a body shot from Wood.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Wood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wood to the mat. Wood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm stands up over Wood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Storm wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Wood is pulling down on Storm's head to control his posture.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm prevents Wood from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Storm wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. #REVR#
Wood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
Wood controlling from the top position.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wood looking for a sweep. Not yet Wood, not yet.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Wood pushes Storm off and scrambles back to his feet.
Storm works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Storm scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wood sprawls well. Wood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Wood moves out of range as Storm strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Storm's head back.
Storm scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood misses with a hook
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood avoids a kick to the body.
Wood takes one on the button.
A jab from Wood misses.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Wood's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Wood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Wood's head back.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is looking to chop away at Wood's legs.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm misses with a hook.
Wood is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.#T3#
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wood digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.#CL#
Wood pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Willie Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Storm.
Wood misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm misses the jab.
Wood digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Wood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Storm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wood. That one must have hurt.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Wood checks a low kick from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wood throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Wood takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Storm cracks Wood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Storm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willie Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Storm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wood defends it well.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wood.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Wood backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Storm misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Wood 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.
Wood is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. #T2#
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wood looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Wood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Wood throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm lands a right hand.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wood stops a takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Willie Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.#T3#
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
A short right from Storm.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood misses with some punches. #TD2#
Storm has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wood is trying to keep an underhook but Storm manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Storm stalling away here and it's allowed Wood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wood holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Wood wants to improve his position but instead Storm has moved into half guard.
Storm not doing much here.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm uses his free foot to push down on Wood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wood.
Wood manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willie Wood.
I think Wood 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Corban Storm!
A very excited looking Corban Storm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cobb is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobb tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Storm misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Storm looks to throw a body kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Storm delivers a nice body kick.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Cobb sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Cobb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
As Storm looks to move away, Cobb throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm dodges the punch combination from Cobb.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Cobb moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStorm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
Storm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards.#T3#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Cobb connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cobb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Storm tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Storm manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Storm shoots in and bounces Cobb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cobb has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Storm off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cobb jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Cobb scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobb is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Cobb circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.#T1#
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb walks into a left hand.
Storm avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm thows a body kick. Cobb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Storm shoots in but Cobb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm lands a front kick.
Cobb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Cobb misses with a body shot.
Cobb looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Storm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobb jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses the jab.
Cobb swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.#T3#
A nice combination there by Cobb.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Storm
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marciano Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.#T4#
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobb digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm lands a head shot.
Marciano Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Storm is working for takedown but Cobb is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Cobb takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Cobb is working Storm over against the cage.
Storm blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Storm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Storm throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm avoids the body shot from Cobb.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Storm jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Storm.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Storm's head back.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Cobb manages to step out the way in time.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Storm. #T4#
Cobb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
A jab from Storm misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Storm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobb 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Storm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPapadopoulos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Storm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes the leg kick and cracks Storm in the body.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back. #T2#
Storm throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Papadopoulos off the cage and back into range.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Storm slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Storm.
A big right from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm checks a leg kick. #T3#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick. #T4#
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos is wise to it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.#T1#
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm with a hook.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
A big right from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Papadopoulos rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos. #T3#
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
A left lands for Storm.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Storm walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Storm lands with a cross.
A left lands for Storm.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papadopoulos doesn't seem phased though.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Storm lands.
Storm punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm misses the jab.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Papadopoulos momentarily.
A big left from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Corban Storm just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos stalks Storm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Storm's face. Storm staggers backwards, shaken.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos lands with a kick to the temple. Storm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body kick.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Papadopoulos defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.#T3#
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm cracks Papadopoulos with a good jab.
A combination from Papadopoulos does no damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Storm lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos motions for Storm to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Papadopoulos.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well. #T4#
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos pushes Storm away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Papadopoulos.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMPWA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Scrotum off the cage and back into range.
Scrotum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm scores with a jab.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Storm drives through with a takedown into Scrotum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Scrotum working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily. #SUB2#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrotum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Scrotum's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Scrotum looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Scrotum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Scrotum is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Scrotum working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Scrotum's brow.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scrotum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Storm is working Scrotum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scrotum looking for subs off his back but Storm has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scrotum keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Scrotum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Scrotum looking for a kimura from the bottom but Storm passes into side control!
Scrotum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scrotum is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm is putting a hurting on Scrotum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scrotum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm cracks Scrotum with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm is putting a hurting on Scrotum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Storm wants to control but Scrotum is keeping him busy.
Scrotum is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Scrotum tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
Scrotum is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scrotum is trying to work for a sweep but Storm has mounted him!
Scrotum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Scrotum is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Storm.
Scrotum is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Scrotum takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Storm's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Storm scores with a jab. Chen Lo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Storm.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head.
Storm clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Chen Lo is looking for the big counter here.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen Lo defending well though.
Chen Lo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chen Lo keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully. #T1#
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen Lo is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm pushing down on Chen Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chen Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Chen Lo defends it.
Storm trying to control the action but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
Storm misses with a head shot. Chen Lo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chen Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen Lo is keeping the position for now.
Storm throws a strike but Chen Lo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chen Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Chen Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Chen Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chen Lo's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen Lo is retaining full guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chen Lo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm wants to control from the top but Chen Lo keeps moving. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chen Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen Lo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Storm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chen Lo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Chen Lo scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one. #TD#
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chen Lo trying to control but Storm postures up.
Chen Lo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm postures up in Chen Lo's guard and throws a big left but Chen Lo blocks it. #T1#
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storm trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chen Lo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Chen Lo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm is trying to control the position but Chen Lo postures up.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chen Lo's guard. #REVR#
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen Lo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chen Lo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Chen Lo is retaining full guard.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Chen Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Storm controls Chen Lo momentarily but Chen Lo frees himself.
Storm is really struggling to control Chen Lo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen Lo preventing the sweep.
Storm looking to control. #T4#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Storm scores with a head kick. Chen Lo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chen Lo checks a low kick from Storm.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Storm catches Chen Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm cracks Chen Lo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Storm with that takedown attempt.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chen Lo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Storm.
Chen Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Chen Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm thuds a left hand into Chen Lo's body.
Chen Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Jab from Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chen Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm trying to control from Chen Lo's half guard. Chen Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chen Lo keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Storm trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Chen Lo blocks nicely. #T3#
Chen Lo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chen Lo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm stands and throws Chen Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Storm throwing strikes but Chen Lo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Storm tries to bench press Chen Lo off him but Chen Lo keeps the position.
Chen Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Storm wants to control but Chen Lo postures up.
Storm is looking to regain half guard here but Chen Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm struggling a bit here.
Storm is looking to reverse the position.
Storm manages to get back to half guard.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chen Lo seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.
Storm is pressing down on Chen Lo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
In his post fight interview, Corban Storm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Timiko Chen Lo spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Storm lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Papadopoulos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Storm rushes Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Storm works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Papadopoulos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Storm is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land. #TD2#
Papadopoulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadopoulos to the mat. Papadopoulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Papadopoulos is wriggling around but Storm manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papadopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papadopoulos is looking to escape.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Papadopoulos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Papadopoulos is in trouble now - Storm has advanced to mount!
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Storm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Papadopoulos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Papadopoulos wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Storm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Storm pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papadopoulos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos is bucking up trying to escape but Storm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Papadopoulos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Boiks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Storm trying to control but Papadopoulos is having none of it. #T2#
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Papadopoulos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Papadopoulos is in a horrible position here. Storm smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Papadopoulos is in trouble!
Storm breaks from Papadopoulos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
Storm landing strikes from the mount.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Papadopoulos is in trouble! #ES#
Papadopoulos bucks Storm off and manages to get back to his feet! #T3#
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a spinning back kick!
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there #TD2#
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Storm wants to take a breather but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Storm working over Papadopoulos with some ground and pound. Papadopoulos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Papadopoulos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Papadopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadopoulos has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Storm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papadopoulos has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand back up but Storm is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm 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 leg kick.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. #CL2#
Storm clinches.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Storm is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Storm.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm misses the body punch
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Papadopoulos - that will leave a mark!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Papadopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papadopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Storm jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Storm keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Papadopoulos manages to step out the way in time.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm lunges at Papadopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Papadopoulos's hand.
Storm moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.#T3#
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos throws a big counter combination but Storm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm lands a head kick. Papadopoulos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands the left hand.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. #T3#
Storm is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Storm lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Storm tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papadopoulos but Papadopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Papadopoulos has Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Papadopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.#T1#
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Papadopoulos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Papadopoulos's head.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm with the counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos defends well and Storm ends up having to push Papadopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Storm down.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that misses.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos. #T3#
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Storm.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Storm catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Papadopoulos scores with a head kick.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Papadopoulos.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papadopoulos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos is the new welterweight champion!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm misses with the body kick
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws a push kick but Cobb slaps the foot to one side.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobb scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A hook to the body from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.#T1#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm is looking to chop away at Cobb's legs.
Cobb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Cobb avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
We've been hearing reports that Storm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Storm drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cobb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cobb tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.#T3#
Storm tries to move to mount but Cobb blocks the move with his legs.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.
Storm lands a nice forearm strike.
Cobb is trying to get back to his feet.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Storm lands an elbow.
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Cobb wants to control but Storm postures up.
Cobb is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Storm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cobb is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Storm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Storm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cobb lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobb is trying to control but can't.
Storm trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Cobb is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Cobb is positioning himself well to prevent Storm advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm is keen to just control but Cobb is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple. #T1#
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Storm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Cobb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Storm trying to control from Cobb's half guard. Cobb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobb is retaining full guard.
Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Cobb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Cobb wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cobb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Storm won't allow Cobb to get back to his feet.
Cobb is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES2#
Cobb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Cobb misses.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cobb.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Storm.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Donk. Cobb catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Storm misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm connects with a jab.#CL2#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Storm. #BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that Cobb semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Storm moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Storm with that takedown attempt.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cobb 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.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm with a poor takedown
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Cobb walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Storm.#TD#
Cobb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm is standing up over Cobb. Cobb looks to escape but Storm dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cobb tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Storm.
Alvado throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Storm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. Alvado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Storm's guard. Nice move by Alvado!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvado is stalling in the full guard.
Storm seems keen to control Alvado's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Storm controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Alvado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Alvado postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Alvado wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm controls Alvado momentarily but Alvado frees himself.
Alvado controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Alvado stands up and waves to Storm to follow him.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Alvado slips under a jab from Storm.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Storm misses with a head kick.
Alvado scores with a jab.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvado avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm lunges at Alvado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvado's hand.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Storm moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvado as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marco Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm shoots and misses
and Alvado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Storm is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm wants to slow Alvado down by chopping away at his legs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.#T3#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Storm scores with a head kick. Alvado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alvado tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Storm shoots in and drives through. Alvado sprawls well.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm works Alvado's body with a nice hook.
Storm scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvado checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvado misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Alvado lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Storm tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvado, which made it look bad.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alvado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Alvado moves his leg out of the way.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvado catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Alvado is trying to counter with his kicks.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Storm.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvado's head.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvado's waist but Alvado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Storm fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Alvado lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Alvado does it's job there.
Storm scores with a jab.#T2#
Alvado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a solid body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alvado 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.
Alvado defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Alvado.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Alvado slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Alvado settles back down. #T3#
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvado's guard now, I'm sure.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Alvado.
Alvado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvado 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvado is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alvado won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Alvado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Alvado is continuing to stall.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marco Alvado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvado has passed into side control.
Alvado happy to just control the position for now.
Storm is not content to let Alvado control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Alvado punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a kick to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm lands with a cross.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvado.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alvado wants to control but Storm postures up.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alvado wants to control but Storm postures up.
Alvado is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Alvado is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Alvado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm wants to control but Alvado is keeping him busy.
Marco Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvado trying his best to control but Storm has mounted him.
Alvado tries to reverse the position but Storm maintains control.
Storm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Alvado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm landing shots from mount.
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvado is looking to escape.
Alvado is desperately trying to improve his position but Storm has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvado is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alvado can't escape the position.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alvado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMP Steve vs Storm
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Storm cracks Steve with a good jab.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm misses with a hook.
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
A left lands for Steve.
Storm thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Steve's leg but Steve calmly moves out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Storm.#CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Steve.
Storm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands. #BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve takes one on the button.
Steve swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chris Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Storm is controlling him. #T2#
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steve wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Steve is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Steve thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Steve misses.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve blocks a head kick by Storm.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steve forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Storm wants to take the fight to the mat but Steve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm prevents a body shot from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Storm blocks a body shot from Steve.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Steve is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steve to the mat. Steve regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Steve scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steve misses with a body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Steve.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Storm is breathing heavily.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Storm misses with some punches.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Steve misses with some punches.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Steve tries to counter by clinching up but Storm breaks away and moves out of range.
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Storm.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Steve blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. #T3#
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking for a takedown.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steve down to the mat. Steve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm slips a jab from Steve.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Storm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steve regains guard. #ES#
Steve manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Steve makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Steve moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Steve wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve cracks Storm with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm avoids the body shot from Steve.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?#T2#
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve steps in with a hook that catches Storm right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Steve follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Storm looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Storm. That one must have hurt.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Partio slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Partio throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Storm lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Storm 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.
Storm is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partio wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Storm cracks Partio with a solid left hand.
Partio wants to get back to his feet but Storm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Partio wriggles free and stands up.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Partio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio working aggressively here.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio slips a jab from Storm.
Partio is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Partio takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Storm misses.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range. #TD#
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Partio explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Partio moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Storm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Partio is trying to stand.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Partio tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Storm working Partio over with strikes.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm prevents Partio from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is not content to let Storm control the position.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Storm throws a head kick that misses
and Partio counters with a left to the body.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Storm throws a one two combo.
Partio moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Storm.
Partio throws a one two combo.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Storm throws a body kick that misses
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Partio as Storm shoots in.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polliisi Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Partio on his heels. He'll look to pass Partio's guard now, I'm sure.
Storm prevents Partio from getting back to his feet.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partio wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him. #ES2#
Partio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partio looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Storm thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Storm working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Storm thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Storm working Partio over with strikes.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partio's head.
Storm stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.#T3##ES2#
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Partio needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Partio throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Partio catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Storm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Partio was covering up waiting for the punch and Storm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Partio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Partio is working Storm over against the cage.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Storm turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Partio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Storm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Storm trying to control the position but Partio is working away.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Storm cracks Partio with a big right hand but Partio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.#ES2#
Partio throws Storm to one side and escapes!
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Storm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Partio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Storm working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
Storm working the head with strikes.
Partio is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Partio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm tries to score with some ground and pound. Partio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #ES2#
Partio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio thows a leg kick but Storm checks it #TD#
and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Partio's guard.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Partio wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Partio wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio misses with a low kick.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Partio lands.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Partio pushes Storm off and scrambles back to his feet.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm feints a jab promting Partio to slip. Storm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Partio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.#T3#
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Partio misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Storm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Partio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Partio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Storm lands an elbow.
Partio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
Storm cracks Partio with a big elbow.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
Partio pushes Storm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Storm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio tries to escape but Storm is in control.
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
Partio throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Storm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Partio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
In his post fight interview, Corban Storm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Jab by Storm.
Storm avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Scrotum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scrotum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Storm throws a series of punches but Scrotum moves out of range.
Scrotum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm scores with the left hand. Scrotum knows he should have avoided that one.
Storm lands a body shot.
Scrotum avoids the body shot from Storm.
Scrotum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrotum there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Storm gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Scrotum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm 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. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Scrotum looking for a kimura from the bottom but Storm passes into side control!
Storm cracks Scrotum with a big elbow.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scrotum taking punishment in the form of punches.
Storm cracks Scrotum with a big elbow.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
Scrotum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Storm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Storm there. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Scrotum is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Scrotum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Scrotum's hands, connecting with Scrotum's forehead.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Storm is nestled in close to Scrotum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scrotum is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm winds up and cracks Scrotum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Storm is looking to advance position but Scrotum won't allow it. #SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.
Storm trying to control the action but Scrotum is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Scrotum's head. #ROC2#
Scrotum is rocked!#SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Scrotum actively working from the bottom here.
Scrotum taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Scrotum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Scrotum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is keen to just control but Scrotum is a slippery customer.
Scrotum seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Scrotum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Scrotum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scrotum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Scrotum's hands, connecting with Scrotum's forehead.
Storm is nestled in close to Scrotum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scrotum is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Scrotum throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Scrotum loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scrotum to the mat! Scrotum manages to get full guard.
Storm stands up over Scrotum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm stands and throws Scrotum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrotum is trying to work for a sweep but Storm has mounted him!
Storm with the ground and pound from mount.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Storm! Scrotum is hurt baaadly! Storm is firing away with more strikes - Scrotum is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Denke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Denke blocking some punches.
Denke works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Storm creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Denke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Storm crashes against the mat.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denke keeps working. #T2#
Storm cracks Denke with a big elbow.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is chipping away with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denke is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Denke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Denke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denke is avoiding damage well.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm trying to control the action but Denke is working from the bottom.
Storm throws a strike aimed at the side of Denke's head but Denke avoids it well.
Storm grinds an elbow into Denke's temple.
Denke is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Storm is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Denke parries the strikes from Storm easily there. Storm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denke to escape.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Denke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Denke defending against the ground and pound.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Denke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denke is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
Storm working the ground and pound but Denke is defending the strikes.
Denke wants to get back to his feet.
Storm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke staying out of range there.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Storm.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Denke only half commits.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm throws a hook but Denke blocks it.
Denke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke wants to clinch.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.#T1#
Storm swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Denke lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Denke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Denke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Denke.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Denke lands with a left to the head.
Storm prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head. #T2#
Denke slowing the pace effectively.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denke down to the mat. Denke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm looks to land a body kick but Denke moved away.
Denke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm misses with the combination.
Denke tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Denke moves out of range easily.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Denke counters with a nice body shot.
Storm jabs at Denke's body.
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Denke throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Denke with a body shot.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Denke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Denke backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Karl Denke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denke cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm thuds his right hand into Denke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm scores with a jab. Denke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Denke cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Denke clinches with his opponent.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke lands a body punch.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Corban Storm has been cut.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denke was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denke moves away.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch successfully.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Denke taking a breather. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke looks to clinch
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denke.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Denke 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.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks for the body kick but Denke saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Denke slips a jab from Storm.#T2#
Storm lands a jab to the nose.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Denke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Denke counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Denke to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.
Denke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing. #T3#
Denke misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Denke throws a counter high kick but Storm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Storm lands a front kick.
Denke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Denke is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Denke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Storm.
Denke throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Denke blocks the leg kick.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Denke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Denke tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kriel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kriel wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Storm 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 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 with the ground and pound but Kriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kriel pulls Storm in close to his closed guard and prevents Storm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kriel's head.#T1#
Storm wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Kriel's brow.
Kriel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Storm trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kriel pulls Storm in to control the position.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Storm looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been informed that Kriel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Kriel seems keen to control Storm's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm stands up over Kriel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm connects with a couple of short punches.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kriel's head.#ROC#
Kriel is rocked!
Kriel has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Kriel is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kriel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Storm throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kriel as Storm shoots in.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kriel defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kriel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Storm misses with a right hand
and Kriel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kriel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel slips a straight right by Storm.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm lands a nice hook to Kriel's body. Kriel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kriel will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kriel throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.#T2#
Storm digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm goes for a double leg but Kriel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kriel continues to drive forward.
Kriel swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm scores with a jab.
That kick from Storm tenderised Kriel's leg. Kriel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Kriel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kriel is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Kriel circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm pushes Kriel away with a front kick.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kriel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel thuds his shin into the meat of Storm's side.
Storm misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Storm feints and as Kriel raises his hands in defense, Storm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kriel has control of Storm's left arm, preventing Storm from doing any damage.
Storm trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kriel is pulling down on Storm's head. It's preventing any offense from Storm, at least for the moment.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kriel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kriel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kriel controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Storm thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Storm - that will leave a mark!
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Kriel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm misses with a double jab. #T1#
Storm throws a leg kick but Kriel checks it.
Kriel staying out of range there.
Storm blocks a jab.
Jan Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Storm throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Kriel counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kriel throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Kriel scores with a jab.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kriel throws a counter combo.
Jan Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm misses with a hook.
Kriel feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kriel holds on and takes a little breather.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Kriel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kriel postures up. #T3#
Kriel is stalling in the full guard.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kriel's guard. #REVR#
Kriel is trying to keep Storm in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kriel 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.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kriel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Storm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kriel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Storm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
After the fight, Corban Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Iwoba cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iwoba takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Iwoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
A slow jab from Iwoba misses its intended target. #TD2#
Storm gets caught napping as Iwoba dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba connects with a couple of short punches.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully. #T1#
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Storm trying to control but Iwoba is working from the bottom.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba looking to control.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Iwoba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Storm manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Iwoba preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Iwoba is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Iwoba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. #REVR#
Iwoba manages to get to full guard.
Iwoba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Iwoba's brow. #T4#
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iwoba's head.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm throws a strike but Iwoba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Iwoba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
Iwoba with a nice head shot there.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iwoba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iwoba's guard. Nice move by Storm!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the body.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba misses with a body kick.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Iwoba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Storm rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iwoba takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Storm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Iwoba to the ground. Storm is now in Iwoba's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwoba 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.
Storm looking to sit in guard and control but Iwoba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Storm is trying to hold Iwoba in close to prevent damage but Iwoba has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Iwoba is nestled in close to Storm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iwoba lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Iwoba drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Iwoba wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm wants to improve his position but Iwoba is controlling well.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm is looking to control Iwoba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?#T2#
Iwoba slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iwoba with a nice head shot there.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Iwoba landing some decent shots from guard.
Iwoba landing with the ground and pound.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iwoba manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Iwoba.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm working some strikes from top position.
Iwoba controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Iwoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Storm stands up over Iwoba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iwoba trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm won't allow Iwoba to sweep him here.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm works over Iwoba with some ground and pound from guard.
Bosco Iwoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iwoba 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Iwoba walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Iwoba walks into a jab.
Iwoba scores with a nice body kick.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Iwoba lands a jab to the head.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Storm misses.
Iwoba wants to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch position.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Iwoba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
Storm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iwoba.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.#T1#
Iwoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Storm.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Iwoba missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iwoba. Iwoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Storm throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iwoba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Iwoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Iwoba's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwoba lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.#TD#
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iwoba regains half guard.
Iwoba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iwoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwoba looking to control. #T3#
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iwoba's head.
Storm is in close to Iwoba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Iwoba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Storm to regain full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwoba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Storm wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Iwoba keeps trying to improve his position.
Iwoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iwoba postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Storm is striking off his back. Iwoba thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Iwoba has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corban Storm.
I think Iwoba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.#CL2#
Damballah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Damballah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Storm to keep the fight standing.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Damballah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damballah throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damballah's knee momentarily.
Damballah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damballah tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damballah.
Corban Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Damballah takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Damballah instigates a clinch.
Damballah tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damballah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damballah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Damballah throws a hook but Storm blocks it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Storm.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damballah circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.
Storm thows a body kick. Damballah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damballah. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Damballah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Damballah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Damballah.
Storm sizes up Damballah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Damballah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands with a hook. Damballah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Damballah just misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah misses with a straight right.
Storm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Damballah eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damballah misses with a straight right.
Damballah takes one to the chin there.
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Damballah. That did some damage!
Storm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Damballah goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Damballah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm is looking to wear down Damballah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Damballah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Storm quickly recovers to half guard.
Damballah looks winded!
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damballah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damballah's back!
Damballah covers up after that shot from Storm.
Storm scores with punches to the body.
Storm punishes Damballah with strikes from the back mount.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Storm scores with strikes from the back.
Storm is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Storm gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Storm gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Storm apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Damballah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damballah blocks the body kick. #T3#
Damballah tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
It looked like Storm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Damballah swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Damballah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm moves out of range as Damballah strikes.
Damballah looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Damballah there.
A right-left combo lands from Damballah.
Damballah misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damballah momentarily.
Damballah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damballah scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damballah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Damballah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm lands a front kick.
A big right from Damballah misses.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Storm works over Damballah's head and body with a nice combination.
Damballah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damballah somewhat.#T4#
Damballah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damballah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
Damballah throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damballah walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm jabs Damballah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storm slips under a jab from Damballah.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Damballah avoids the body shot from Storm.
Damballah misses with an uppercut.
Storm clobbers Damballah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Damballah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damballah doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damballah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.
Damballah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damballah is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm slips under a jab.
Damballah throws a head kick that misses
and Storm counters with a three punch combo that has Damballah backing up. Damballah nods at Storm to acknowledge the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Damballah's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Storm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Damballah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damballah off to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damballah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Storm but Storm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm misses with the combination.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Damballah just misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Damballah tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it. #T1#
Damballah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damballah.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Damballah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Damballah misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damballah takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Damballah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Damballah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick from Storm.
Damballah just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damballah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Storm.
Damballah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damballah is breathing heavily.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damballah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Storm avoids the head kick by Damballah.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damballah can do to turn this around?
Damballah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm leaves Damballah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corban Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.#T2#
Damballah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damballahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Damballah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damballah misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Damballah gets a takedown into half guard.
Storm gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damballah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Damballah preventing the sweep. #T3#
Damballah trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damballah is one step ahead there.
Damballah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damballah throwing strikes but missing.
Damballah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Damballah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Damballah is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damballah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Damballah's legs - danger averted.
Damballah wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Damballah wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm stands up over Damballah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
Damballah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Damballah 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.
Storm distracts Damballah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Damballah darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Damballah into the cage.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Damballah misses with a head kick.
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Damballah takes a step back to recover.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Damballah off balance momentarily.
Storm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Storm stuns Damballah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Damballah just misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Damballah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
Storm cracks Damballah with a good jab.#ROC#
Damballah is rocked!#CL2#
Damballah moves into the clinch.
Damballah is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Damballah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Damballah's ribcage. Damballah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Damballah seems to have recovered his senses.
Damballah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1##BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damballah shoots in looking for a takedown but Storm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damballah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corban Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Misterioso Damballah.
Damballah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Damballah throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Damballah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm lands a front kick.
Storm punishes Damballah's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Damballah's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Damballah down.
Storm with a nice cross.
Damballah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Damballah scrambles back to his feet.
Corban Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Storm feints and then cracks Damballah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damballah down.
Storm scores with a jab. Damballah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damballah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm with a nice cross.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Damballah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crunch! Storm slams his shin into Damballah's torso.
Damballah tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm lands a jab-cross combination.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damballah.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm lands a jab to Damballah's midsection.
Damballah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
Damballah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Damballah shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damballah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Damballah should have avoided that one.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damballah.
Damballah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm connects with the punch.
Damballah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damballah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.
Jab by Storm.
Damballah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Damballah takes a step back to recover.
Damballah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damballah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damballah lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Damballah misses with a body shot.
Storm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Damballah takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Damballah takes the fight into the clinch.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Damballah misses with a punch to the body.
Damballah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Damballah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Damballah is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Damballah misses with a punch to the body.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Misterioso Damballah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damballah jumps guard but Storm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Damballah controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Damballah lands a nice shot to the body.
Damballah tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
Corban Storm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat. #TD2#
Storm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Song to the ground. Storm is now in Song's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Song is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Storm dives into side control.
Storm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Song keeps working.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Song down.
Song prevents Storm from moving into mount. #ES#
Song throws Storm to one side and escapes!
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Song throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Storm closes the distance but Song moves to the side
and Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Song swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Song tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Song down.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Song pushes him off.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Song scores with a leg kick.
Song misses with a body shot.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Song settles back down.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Song loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Song checks a leg kick.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Storm takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Storm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Song sprawls well initially but Storm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple.
Storm working Song over with strikes.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Storm throwing shots but Song is blocking nicely.
Song wants to get back to his feet.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.
Storm working over Song with some ground and pound. Song looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Song defends it.
Storm prevents Song from standing back up.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Song looks like he's trying to stand up.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Song is trying to stand.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Song's head.
Storm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Storm.
Storm tries to control but Song wriggling away.
Song is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Storm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that 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.
#R2#
Storm with a nice cross.#CL2#
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Song.
Storm blocks a body shot from Song.
Song misses with the head strike.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Storm. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Storm lands a jab.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Song is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm punishes Song's body with a nice straight punch.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Song misses with a body shot.
Storm takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Storm cracks Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Song on his heels. He'll look to pass Song's guard now, I'm sure.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Song preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Storm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm won't allow Song to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Song scores with a punch to the head.
Song takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Song goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Song cracks Storm with a good jab.
Storm tries to clinch but Song moves out of range.
Storm blocks a head kick by Song.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Song swivels and escapes.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Song throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Song counter with a right hand. #T3#
Song looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Storm lands a jab to Song's midsection.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Song feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Song saw that one coming.
Song connects with an inside leg kick.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Song moved away.
Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Song uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Song throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Song scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm slips under a jab from Song.
Storm stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Song misses with a hook.
Song misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Song tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm 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 Song has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Song and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm avoids the body shot from Song.
Song throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a one-two to the body.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Storm moves to clinch but Song breaks away
and Song counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song slips under a jab.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Song's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Storm darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##CL2#
Storm closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Song scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song misses with a shot to the body
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Song throws a sloppy body shot
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm throws a jab when Song was well out of range.
As Storm backs away, Song returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Storm forces Song back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Song. #TD2#
Storm gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Song taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple. #T2#
Song is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm working over Song with some ground and pound. Song looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm wants to control but Song is keeping him busy.
Song is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Storm stops Song from getting back to his feet.
Storm works his way into full mount!
Storm punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Storm with a couple of short strikes.
Song's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Storm landing shots from mount.
Storm with good strikes from the mount here!
Storm is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Song taking shots to the head.
Storm dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Song is rocked!
Storm controlling from the full mount.
Oh Song is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You get the feeling that Song really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Song seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Song in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm looking to finish Song with some ground and pound. This is bad for Song!
Song is in a horrible position here. Storm smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Storm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Song's face.
Storm wants to control the pace but Song is squirming around nicely.
Song takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Storm's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
Balayan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Storm.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm scores with a jab to the head.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Balayan moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Balayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.#CL#
Balayan instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm is trying to push Balayan away but Balayan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan slowing the pace effectively.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action. #T1#
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
We've been informed that Storm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balayan lands a body punch.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan throws a head punch that misses.
Balayan slows down the pace here.
Balayan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Balayan misses with a left hand
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Balayan slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Balayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balayan, as that shot connected.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balayan with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Balayan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balayan backwards. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
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.
Balayan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Balayan walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Storm lands the left hand.
Garegin Balayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Balayan throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm scores with a jab. Balayan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Balayan.
Storm slips a straight right by Balayan.#T3#
Balayan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Balayan misses.
Storm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balayan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Balayan digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Balayan moves away and avoids it.
Balayan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balayan throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Balayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Balayan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan misses the jab.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Storm 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. #REVR#
Storm looking to control. #T4#
Balayan passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Storm trying to control from the bottom. #SU#
Balayan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Storm slips under a jab.#CL#
Balayan clinches with his opponent.
Balayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm blocks a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Balayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garegin Balayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balayan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balayan.
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 Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balayan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Balayan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Balayan slips under a jab.
Balayan scores with a nice body kick.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm catches Balayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Balayan slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balayan. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Storm lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.#T1#
Storm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balayan.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Balayan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balayan. That's going to slow Storm down.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balayan cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Storm misses with a straight right.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Balayan throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Balayan slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balayan to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm shoots in and drives through. Balayan sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses. #CL#
Balayan closes the distance and clinches.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Balayan's head.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Balayan has the dominant position.#T3#
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balayan.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balayan.
Balayan tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Balayan manages to break the clinch.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Balayan motions for Storm to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Balayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Balayan tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balayan, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Storm misses.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Balayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Storm looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan is looking to counter punch.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan is looking to counter punch.
Balayan swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Balayan tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balayan stuffs the takedown.
Balayan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
A big left from Storm misses.
Balayan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Balayan avoids it.
A left lands for Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm tries a low kick but Balayan avoids it.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balayan lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm looks to land a combination but Balayan avoids it well.
Balayan connects with a single shot there.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balayan looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Balayan moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balayan throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
Balayan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Balayan connects with a jab.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Storm misses.
Balayan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Balayan moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Balayan.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Balayan lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balayan throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Balayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balayan swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Balayan misses.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Balayan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Balayan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.#T3#
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Balayan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Balayan lands a jab.
Balayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm throws a hook but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Balayan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Balayan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm working aggressively here. #T4##TD2#
Storm lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm trying to control but Balayan is working from the bottom.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balayan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balayan is controlling Storm's posture.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balayan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garegin Balayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balayan, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
An out of breath Garegin Balayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Storm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mekinist takes a step back to recover.
Mekinist scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Mekinist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mekinist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Mekinist drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mekinist.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Storm tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mekinist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Storm lands a body shot.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Mekinist lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mekinist struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Mekinist blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Mekinist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Storm tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Trametinib Mekinist has been cut.
Storm blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist lands a right hand. #TD#
Storm has clasped his hands together around Mekinist's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm working the body and head with strikes.
Mekinist is looking to reverse the position.
Mekinist is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Storm is putting a hurting on Mekinist here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mekinist can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Storm tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mekinist's legs.
Mekinist is trying to get back to half guard.
Mekinist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mekinist tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
Storm landing a few strikes.
Storm cracks Mekinist with a big right hand but Mekinist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mekinist tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mekinist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mekinist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mekinist manages to get back to half guard.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mekinist taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Storm winds up and cracks Mekinist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Storm wants to take a breather but Mekinist is having none of it.
Storm working Mekinist over with strikes. #T4#
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mekinist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Mekinist's hands, connecting with Mekinist's forehead.
Storm is thwarting Mekinist's attempts to control the position.
Storm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mekinist is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm slips a nice elbow through Mekinist's hands, connecting with Mekinist's forehead.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Storm working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trametinib Mekinist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mekinist to the mat! Mekinist manages to get full guard.
Mekinist 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.
Storm with a nice head shot there.
Mekinist wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm distracts Mekinist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is working Mekinist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mekinist has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Storm trying to control but Mekinist is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist 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.
Storm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Mekinist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Storm is nestled in close to Mekinist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Storm is pressing down on Mekinist's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mekinist is holding on for now.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mekinist is looking to improve his position.
Mekinist has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mekinist wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well. #T2#
Storm is keen to just control but Mekinist is a slippery customer.
Storm 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 working the head and body with strikes.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mekinist tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Mekinist has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mekinist is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of Mekinist's head.
Storm working over Mekinist with some ground and pound. Mekinist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Mekinist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Mekinist's temple.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mekinist has a hand on Storm's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Storm takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Storm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Storm with the ground and pound from mount.
Storm scoring with strikes but Mekinist is staying in there.
Storm scoring with strikes but Mekinist is staying in there. #ROC#
Mekinist is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mekinist bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Storm and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
After the fight, Corban Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Papadopoulos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Papadopoulos pushes Storm off but Storm dives into side control.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Papadopoulos down.
Storm trying to control the action but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Storm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Storm cracks Papadopoulos with a big right hand but Papadopoulos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping him busy.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Storm control the position.
Papadopoulos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Papadopoulos taking a bit of punishment here - Storm scoring with strikes.
Storm lands an elbow.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Papadopoulos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm prevents Papadopoulos from escaping the position.
Storm wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping him busy.
Storm working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm scoring with punches from side control. #ES#
Papadopoulos sneaks out the side door and pushes Storm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Storm blocks a jab.#TD2#
Papadopoulos gets caught napping as Storm dives in and scores a takedown. Papadopoulos manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Storm stands up over Papadopoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm prevents Papadopoulos from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Papadopoulos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Storm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Papadopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Papadopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Papadopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Papadopoulos lands a jab-cross combination.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Storm misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected. #CL#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Papadopoulos has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos pushes Storm away with a front kick.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos. #T1##CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Storm is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storm has his back to the cage.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm taking a breather.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Papadopoulos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action. #TD2#
Storm lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papadopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos wants to get back to his feet.
Storm 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.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Papadopoulos taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Papadopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Storm throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Storm wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving. #ES#
Papadopoulos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos takes one on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot. #T4#
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GPG 31
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Kuren slips the punch.
Kuren doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away. #CL2#
Storm gets tackled into the cage by Kuren. Kuren maintains the clinch.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuren wants a takedown.
Kuren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corban Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asu Kuren.
Kuren blocks an uppercut.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle.
Kuren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Storm.#T1#
Kuren is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Storm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuren is working for takedown but Storm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm misses with some punches.
Kuren looking for a takedown.
Kuren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Storm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Asu Kuren has been cut.#BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Kuren is looking to clinch.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Kuren tries to clinch up
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Kuren wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm throws a quick counter head kick but Kuren was just out of range.
Storm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuren manages to avoid it.
Kuren tries to clinch up.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kuren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuren tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuren.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Kuren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Storm is looking to wear down Kuren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuren.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Kuren tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Kuren's head back. #T4#
Kuren tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Storm.
Kuren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuren drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.#ROC#
Kuren is rocked!
Storm grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kuren takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Storm cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corban Storm!
After the fight, Corban Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Storm.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm wants to clinch.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Storm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Storm drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Storm wants a takedown. #T1#
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body punch from Storm. #CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Storm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Cobb tries to break free but Storm pushes him back against the cage.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Storm.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm working aggressively here.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Storm working aggressively here. #T4#
Storm blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobb takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Cobb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Cobb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Cobb instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb. #TD#
Storm is trying to trip Cobb. He has hold of a leg but Cobb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Storm persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Cobb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Storm moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobb down to the mat. Cobb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cobb clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm taking a breather.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cobb pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Cobb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cobb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Storm moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#CL2#
Cobb clinches. #BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Cobb connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Storm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Storm.
Storm is standing up over Cobb. Cobb looks to escape but Storm dives into side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cobb tries to escape but Storm is in control. #T4#
Storm landing strikes.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Storm is putting a hurting on Cobb here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cobb is looking to reverse the position.
Cobb wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cobb is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cobb dodges the ground and pound from Storm.
Cobb tries to improve position but can't.
Cobb struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cobb clinches with his opponent.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Storm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobb down to the mat. Cobb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Storm gets a clinch.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Storm tries to tie him up.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm wants a takedown.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm. #T1#
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Storm blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb lands a slapping body shot.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Cobb misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cobb prevents it.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Cobb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range. #CL2#
Cobb clinches.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cobb.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb stops a takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
Cobb misses with a few strikes there.
Storm misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm tries to stall but Cobb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. #T4#
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm is trying to drag Cobb to the mat but Cobb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cobb after a bit of a struggle.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobb 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marciano Cobb!
A very excited looking Marciano Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Storm takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Storm lands.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kane won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself. #SUB2#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is trying to keep Storm in close.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.#T2#
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Storm loads up on a big left hand. Kane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Storm looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kane can't hide his disappointment, as Storm celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFF 17w Nurmy vs Jones
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Po looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Po defending against the ground and pound.
Storm cracks Po with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Storm landing strikes. #ES2#
Po throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Po walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Po has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Po throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm misses with a hook.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Po throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Po takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm misses with a kick to the body
and Po counters with a leg kick.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Po counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.#T2#
A low kick from Storm misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Po as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Po lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Storm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Po counters with a nice body shot.
Storm connects with the punch.
Po moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Po flicks out a counter leg kick but Storm steps away.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
A head kick misses from Po.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Po cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm misses with the body kick
and Po counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Po misses with a body kick.
Storm looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Po throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Kung Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Po swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Po.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Storm attempts a counter takedown but Po avoids it well and moves away.
Storm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Po will feel that in the morning.#T4#
A shot to the body from Po misses
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Po throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storm punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm throws out a powerful jab.
Storm connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Kung Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Po manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Storm lands a jab to Po's midsection.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Po lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Po counters with a solid body kick.
Po dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Storm.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Po on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Po slips a jab from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Po throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Po. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Po.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Po thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po flicks out a counter leg kick but Storm steps away.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Po manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Po throws a counter combo.
Po slips under a jab from Storm.
A low kick from Po misses #TD#
so Storm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Po keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Po is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is controlling Storm's posture.
Storm won't allow Po to get back to his feet. #T3#
Storm wants to control from the top but Po keeps moving.
Po is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Storm dives into side control.
Storm trying to control the position but Po is working away.
Po is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm 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.
Po tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Po tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Po blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm. #T4#
Po is trying is best to control the position here.
Po trying to control but Storm postures up.
Storm is trying to control. Po wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Storm throwing shots but Po is blocking nicely.
Po is looking to improve his position.
Po is still trying to improve position.
Storm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Po has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po throws out the jab.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Storm throws a jab when Po was well out of range.
Po misses with a low kick.
Po doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Po takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Po fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Nice defenses there by Po.
Po steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Po connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Po throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Po misses with a body kick.
Storm digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Storm moves out of range as Po throws a body kick.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Po was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Po.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Po moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Storm fails with the takedown.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po lands a lovely overhand right.
Po slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Po misses the body punch
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Po walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Storm thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Po misses with a low kick.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Storm cracks Po with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.#T4#
Po misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po misses with a kick to the body.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Po does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Po throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po misses with a looping right.
Storm tried to counter with a leg kick but Po avoided it.
Storm scores with a one two! Po had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Storm fakes the leg kick and cracks Po in the body.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Po takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
A less than humble Corban Storm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFF15 Jones vs Thomas
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve checks a low kick from Storm.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
As Steve backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm scores with a jab to the body.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Storm throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
A big right from Storm misses.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Storm counters with a nice body kick.
Steve connects with a jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Storm throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Steve has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steve misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Steve checks the leg kick.
Steve tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Storm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Storm tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve slips under a jab.
Storm sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Storm avoids it this time.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve wants to clinch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Steve will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Storm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#T1#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Nice cross by Steve.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm 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 Steve has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steve and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steve punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Steve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.#T3#
Steve avoids the head kick by Storm.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Storm misses.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice body kick.
Steve works Storm's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocking some punches. #T1#
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Steve presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #TD#
Storm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Steve kicks off Storm and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased. #T2#
Steve throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.
Corban Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Steve clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Storm tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corban Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Storm gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steve regains guard.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve wants to clinch.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Storm slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Steve on the inside. #BC#
Storm breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Storm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Steve throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Steve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Steve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Storm.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Storm throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Steve.#T3#
Storm blocks a jab.
As Steve backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Steve tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Storm.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Steve down. #CL2#
Steve instigates a clinch.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Steve blocks a body shot from Storm.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Storm misses with some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steve dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm jumps guard but Steve stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Steve. #TD#
Storm drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is trying to keep Steve in close.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard. #REVR#
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve being controlled here, momentarily.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Storm advances position into side control!
Storm landing strikes.
Storm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Storm throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Storm is staying tight to Steve's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steve is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Storm is working Steve over with some ground and pound from side control.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Steve is trying to work for a sweep but Storm has mounted him!
Storm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Storm avoids the attempt from Steve to control.
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Storm working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Storm breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Storm landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm breaks from Steve's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steve taking shots to the head.
Storm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steve looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Steve is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Chris Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFF 11 - Po vs Storm
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Po closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
That kick from Po tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Po fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Po checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Po misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Po on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Po's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Po takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Po. Those never looked like landing.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Po misses with a hook
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Po's calf.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Po is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Kung Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Po connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Po throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Po fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm slips under a jab from Po.
Storm scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Po throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Po.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm with a jab.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Storm looks to land a combination but Po avoids it well.
Kung Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Po momentarily.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Storm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Po keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Po is controlling Storm's posture.
Po continues to stall.#T3#
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Po trying to control the position.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Po trying to control the position.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm stops Po from standing up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Po is keeping the position for now.
Po controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Po feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Po fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm cracks Po with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Storm moves forwards but Po connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Po throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Po checks a leg kick.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Po.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Po throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Po finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm avoids the body shot from Po.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Po lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Po throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Po cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
As Storm backs away, Po returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Po misses #TD2#
and Storm counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Storm.
Storm prevents Po from getting back to his feet.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Po working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Po's brow.
Po has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
Po utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Po wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Po is trying to keep Storm in close.
Storm won't allow Po to sweep him here. #T2#
Po can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Po.
Po seems keen to control Storm's posture.#ES#
Po scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Po moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
Po scores with a body shot.
Po lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Po connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Po lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Po blocks a jab.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Po misses.
Po lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Po lands with an overhand left.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm checks a low kick from Po.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Po moved out of range.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm slips a jab from Po.
Po jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Po connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Storm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Po is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kung Po will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Storm misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Storm counters with a series of strikes that sends Po to the canvas! Storm follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Oh Po is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storm passes Po's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Po trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm is pressing down on Po's thigh, looking to free his foot. Po is holding on for now.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Storm lands a big elbow - Po is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Storm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm is the new welterweight champion!
Corban Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: KFC 37: San Diego vs Ji Woo
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Storm scores with a jab to the head.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakuraba should have avoided that one.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Sakuraba's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Sakuraba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuraba jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuraba jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses its target.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Sakuraba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Sakuraba lands the left hand.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sakuraba. Beautiful body shot.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakuraba just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sakuraba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakuraba's head.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakuraba drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Storm throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Hayato Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a high kick!
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm throws a head kick that misses
and Sakuraba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakuraba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Storm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakuraba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Storm scrambles back to his feet.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba misses the body punch
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.#T1#
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakuraba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
The crowd cheers as Sakuraba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Storm misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Sakuraba down.
Sakuraba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Sakuraba sees coming a mile off.
Sakuraba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Sakuraba.#T3#
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Storm slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
Storm feints the counter takedown.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses its target.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws a series of punches but Sakuraba avoids them all with ease.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm cracks Sakuraba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from Storm. #T4#
Sakuraba misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Storm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sakuraba!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakuraba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Storm is putting a hurting on Sakuraba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakuraba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sakuraba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hayato Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Sakuraba cracks Storm with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with a hook
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Storm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sakuraba's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Sakuraba manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sakuraba cracks Storm with a good jab.#T1#
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
A cross from Sakuraba lands.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Storm lands a nice hook to Sakuraba's body. Sakuraba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm thuds his right hand into Sakuraba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with a combination
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Storm throws out a powerful jab.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Sakuraba scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Storm goes for a double leg but Sakuraba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakuraba continues to drive forward.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm moves forwards but Sakuraba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuraba finish him?
Sakuraba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakuraba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
Nice uppercut there from Sakuraba.#T3#
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakuraba as he jumps to the side.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Hayato Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sakuraba sprawls well. Sakuraba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakuraba.
Sakuraba cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown attempt from Storm. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm has his takedown stuffed
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuraba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sakuraba clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuraba circles away.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakuraba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakuraba throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm blocks a jab.#T1#
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Storm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm scores with a head kick. Sakuraba tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Sakuraba counters with a nice body shot.
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuraba moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Storm scores with a four punch combination!
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStorm.
Sakuraba misses the jab.#T2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakuraba to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuraba, which made it look bad.
Storm throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
A jab from Storm misses.
Sakuraba leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuraba throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Sakuraba is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm clobbers Sakuraba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Sakuraba connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Sakuraba checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakuraba scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuraba tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuraba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sakuraba had his way with Corban Storm in that round.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Sakuraba works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Sakuraba moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Sakuraba lands an overhand right.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba scores with a hook.#T1#
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakuraba misses its target.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Nice straight punches there by Sakuraba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Sakuraba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba feints a jab promting Storm to slip. Sakuraba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Storm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakuraba with a body shot.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Sakuraba.
Hayato Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
Sakuraba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm thuds a left hand into Sakuraba's body.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
It looked like Sakuraba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.#T4#
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakuraba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakuraba lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a straight right hand.
Sakuraba lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Sakuraba with a hook.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba checks a low kick from Storm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba 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 William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba is the new welterweight champion!
Hayato Sakuraba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Hassenkamp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hassenkamp moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Hassenkamp throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Hassenkamp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Hassenkamp misses
and Storm counters with a leg kick.
Hassenkamp misses with a wild body shot.
Storm throws out a counter right but Hassenkamp avoids it with no problem.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm slips a jab from Hassenkamp.
Storm lands a head kick. Hassenkamp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hassenkamp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hassenkamp clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nico Hassenkamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm slips under a jab.
Hassenkamp throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassenkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassenkamp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Storm rushes Hassenkamp and presses him up against the cage.
Hassenkamp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hassenkamp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm wants a takedown.
Hassenkamp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hassenkamp fails to land.
Storm fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Hassenkamp.
Hassenkamp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hassenkamp manages to break the clinch.
Hassenkamp throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm throws a hook but Hassenkamp blocks it.
Hassenkamp throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm blocks a jab.
Hassenkamp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hassenkamp.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassenkamp throws out the jab.
Hassenkamp throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Hassenkamp swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm throws a head kick but Hassenkamp moves out of range. #T2#
Hassenkamp looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a push kick but Hassenkamp slaps the foot to one side.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm slips a straight right by Hassenkamp.
Hassenkamp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hassenkamp throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a nice body kick.
Hassenkamp misses the jab.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hassenkamp throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Storm fakes the leg kick and cracks Hassenkamp in the body.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nico Hassenkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Hassenkamp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hassenkamp digs a good hook to Storm's body.
Hassenkamp scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Storm.
A big left from Hassenkamp misses. #T3#
Hassenkamp misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Hassenkamp.
Good work by Hassenkamp as he checks the leg kick.
Hassenkamp misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Storm counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Storm connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hassenkamp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hassenkamp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hassenkamp tries to get out of the position.
Hassenkamp being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hassenkamp is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Hassenkamp working a defensive guard here.
Storm is working Hassenkamp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Storm distracts Hassenkamp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hassenkamp looking to control.
Hassenkamp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm throws an elbow that misses. Hassenkamp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Storm's guard. Nice move by Hassenkamp!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hassenkamp throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Hassenkamp.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hassenkamp with a body shot.
A head kick from Storm lands but Hassenkamp takes it in his stride.
Hassenkamp throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassenkamp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hassenkamp. Those never looked like landing.
Storm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Hassenkamp tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassenkamp lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Hassenkamp's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassenkamp stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassenkamp just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassenkamp misses the target.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassenkamp.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassenkamp is just out of range.
Hassenkamp is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hassenkamp defends well and Storm ends up having to push Hassenkamp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Hassenkamp is looking to counter punch.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Hassenkamp.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm avoids the body shot from Hassenkamp.
Hassenkamp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Hassenkamp works the jab nicely.
Hassenkamp misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Hassenkamp avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm staying out of range there.
Hassenkamp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassenkamp throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Hassenkamp is wise to it.
Hassenkamp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm slips under a jab from Hassenkamp.
Storm throws a leg kick but Hassenkamp sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Hassenkamp misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storm is working Hassenkamp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm passes Hassenkamp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm throwing shots but Hassenkamp is blocking nicely.
Hassenkamp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hassenkamp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm thows a huge punch but Hassenkamp dodges it nicely. #T3#
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hassenkamp's head.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm 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.
Hassenkamp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hassenkamp!
Storm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hassenkamp hang on?
Storm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hassenkamp looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Storm trying to control but Hassenkamp is having none of it.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassenkamp is looking to improve his position but Storm isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Hassenkamp taking shots to the head.
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm working Hassenkamp over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Hassenkamp is rocked!
Storm loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hassenkamp scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Storm land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Storm stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
A determined Corban Storm didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: KFC 27: Leary vs Hill
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Storm misses with a body shot.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Steve defends it well.#T1##TD2#
Storm dives in and scores a takedown into Steve's guard.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
Steve is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steve can't keep his opponent in guard - Storm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Storm 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. #T2#
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steve is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steve looks like he's trying to stand up.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steve trying to control here.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Steve is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steve tries to get out of the position.
Storm winds up and cracks Steve with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Storm thows a huge punch but Steve dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Steve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Storm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm is pressing down on Steve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steve is holding on for now.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Steve wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Storm is keen to just control but Steve is a slippery customer.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm with a nice cross.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Storm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steve.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Storm throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve avoids the head kick by Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Storm feints and as Steve raises his hands in defense, Storm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm preventing the sweep.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm with a nice head shot there.
Storm is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Storm is working Steve over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Storm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Steve working a defensive guard here.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Steve tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
Steve is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Storm moves into full mount!
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Storm scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve can't escape the position.
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Steve is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm lands a big shot there that rocks Steve but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Steve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storm landing shots from mount.
Storm punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Steve avoids the body shot from Storm.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm connects with a body shot.#T1#
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.#TD2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Storm lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Steve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve is trying to get back to his feet.
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Storm is putting a hurting on Steve here, landing some big shots from side control.
Storm cracks Steve with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steve down.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Storm lands some shots froms side control.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Storm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Storm working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Storm controls the position from side control.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Steve trying to remain calm as Storm controls from the top position.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Storm controls the position.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Steve down.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Storm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steve!
Storm with a couple of short strikes.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
During a confident post fight interview, Corban Storm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jay Steve spoke after the fight, saying 'All i want is you!!'.

Event: KFC 24: Steve vs Huang
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Storm cracks Mckenna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Mckenna does no damage.
Mckenna blocks a head kick by Storm.
Terence Mckenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm connects with a leg kick. Mckenna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mckenna.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and Mckenna counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mckenna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Mckenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Mckenna tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mckenna fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Mckenna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mckenna misses with a double jab.
Storm throws a big counter head kick but Mckenna avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Mckenna. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
We've been told by Mckenna's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm lands a head kick!
Mckenna moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Mckenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Storm scores with a jab. Mckenna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mckenna misses with a double jab.
Terence Mckenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mckenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mckenna tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckenna is just out of range.
Good exchange - Mckenna coming out on top.#CL#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Mckenna has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Mckenna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Storm back to the cage. Mckenna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Mckenna closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mckenna swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mckenna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Terence Mckenna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.#T2##CL#
Mckenna pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm dodges an elbow strike from Mckenna.
Mckenna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Storm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mckenna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckenna just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Mckenna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm throws a head kick but Mckenna moves out of range. #CL#
Mckenna closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Mckenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mckenna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckenna looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3##TD2#
Storm works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckenna is retaining full guard.
Storm distracts Mckenna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm connects with a couple of short punches.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mckenna keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Mckenna keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckenna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mckenna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm landing some decent shots from guard.
Storm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Mckenna's head back.
Storm lunges at Mckenna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mckenna's hand.
Mckenna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mckenna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mckenna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Mckenna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Mckenna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Mckenna does no damage.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Mckenna tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm counters with a body kick.
Storm cracks Mckenna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mckenna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mckenna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mckenna moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Mckenna misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mckenna misses with a body shot.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Mckenna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Terence Mckenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm. #T1#
Mckenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Storm.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mckenna wants to clinch but Storm slips to the side
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mckenna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mckenna swinging wildly here.
Storm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mckenna. That did some damage!
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Mckenna's head back.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mckenna is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Mckenna tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mckenna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corban Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mckenna avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
A jab from Mckenna misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mckenna with a nice cross.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mckenna throws out the jab.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mckenna is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mckenna.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Mckenna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm misses with a hook.
Mckenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mckenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mckenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm shapes to counter with a head kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Mckenna.
Storm feints the counter takedown.
Mckenna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head. #T3#
Mckenna is looking to clinch.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Mckenna.
Mckenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mckenna tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mckenna wants to clinch.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mckenna misses with a two punch combination.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mckenna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Storm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mckenna tries to clinch up.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Mckenna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm cracks Mckenna with a good jab.
Mckenna takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Storm catches Mckenna right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Mckenna has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mckenna pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mckenna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Terence Mckenna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Mckenna.
Mckenna misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Storm is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mckenna can't fight it off and eventually Storm manages to take the fight to the floor. Mckenna looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corban Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Mckenna's defenses.
Mckenna avoids the head kick by Storm.
Mckenna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mckenna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Mckenna wants to clinch.
Storm throws a fast counter high kick but Mckenna manages to duck under it in time.
Mckenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Mckenna appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mckenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Mckenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Mckenna moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenna looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Mckenna shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Storm clobbers Mckenna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mckenna moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.#T1#
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a front kick that sends Mckenna stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Mckenna rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckenna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mckenna scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
Storm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mckenna scores with a body shot.
Mckenna tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Mckenna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mckenna throws a one two combo.
Mckenna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckenna throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Storm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenna keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Mckenna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Storm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is in close to Mckenna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Corban Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
Storm stands up over Mckenna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Storm stays in close to Mckenna's body and controls the position.
Storm is continuing to stall.
Mckenna wants to control the position but Storm says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm moves nicely into side control.
Storm is working Mckenna over with some ground and pound from side control.
Storm 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. #T4#
Check out the look on Storm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Storm controlling the position.
Terence Mckenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckenna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Storm working the ground and pound from side control.
Storm is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mckenna's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
A relieved looking Corban Storm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KFC 19: Kennedy vs Steve
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Dood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Dood as Storm shoots in.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Dood off the cage and back into range.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dood tries to clinch up.
Dood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm misses with a body kick.
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dood is looking to clinch.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Dood.
Dood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dood instigates a clinch.
Storm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kit Dood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Dood misses with the head strike.
Dood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Storm looks winded!
Dood working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Dood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dood has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A shot in the inside from Dood.
Dood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Dood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Dood on the inside.
Dood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Dood throws a head punch that misses.
Dood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dood lands an uppercut.
Dood misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dood.
Dood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dood lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dood lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Dood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm has Dood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm lands a good knee to the midsection. Dood won't want to take too many of those.
Dood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Storm blocking some punches.
Dood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm. #TD2#
Storm pulls Dood into guard.
Dood wants to stand and escape but instead Storm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Dood.
Storm postures up and lands a big shot to Dood's brow.
Dood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Dood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dood tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Storm stands up over Dood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dood taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm working Dood over with strikes.
Storm prevents Dood from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm 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. #ROC2#
Dood is rocked!#T4#
Dood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Dood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dood is hurt! He's hurt bad - Storm fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dood from any more punishment! Congratulations to Storm! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!

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