PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 548 p4p, 72 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 937 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Storm
vs
Whiplash

171 cm
25
147 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

168 cm
24
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whiplash under the eye.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Whiplash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Whiplash 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.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Whiplash tries to counter with a clinch but Storm shakes him off and moves away.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Storm has closed the distance and engaged Whiplash in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whiplash.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whiplash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Whiplash breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Whiplash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiplash! But no joy.
Whiplash ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Whiplash slips a jab from Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Whiplash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses

and Whiplash counters by clinching up.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has Whiplash pressed against the cage, preventing Whiplash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiplash taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Whiplash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Whiplash is trying to stall.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash slows down the pace here.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Whiplash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whiplash throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
Whiplash blocks a jab.
Whiplash throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm wants to clinch up but Whiplash keeps it at a distance.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Whiplash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash lands a right hook to the body.
Storm misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Whiplash avoids the punch easily.
Whiplash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Whiplash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Whiplash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Whiplash misses.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a body shot.
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 Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Whiplash throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
As Whiplash tries to get set, Storm tries to push him back and clinch up but Whiplash manages to avoid the attempt.
Whiplash looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiplash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash connects with a body shot.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Whiplash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiplash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Whiplash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiplash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Storm.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Storm misses.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm connects with a right hand. Whiplash shakes it off.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.

Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
Whiplash is trying to break free.
Whiplash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands a left hand.
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 head punch that misses.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Whiplash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiplash throws out the jab.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiplash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Whiplash's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash connects with a right hand. Storm shakes it off.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
A big left from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash 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 Whiplash.
Whiplash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Storm.
Whiplash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to clinch but Whiplash is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Whiplash wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Whiplash saw that one coming.
Storm moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiplash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm with a jab.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Whiplash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whiplash.

Storm rushes Whiplash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiplash throws a head punch that misses.
Whiplash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm prevents Whiplash from breaking the clinch.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiplash misses with a double jab.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Whiplash moved out of range.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a nice body shot.
Storm blocks a head kick by Whiplash.
Nice body punch from Whiplash.
Whiplash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whiplash staying out of range there.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a good jab.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiplash throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Whiplash slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiplash is just out of range.
Whiplash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiplash walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Whiplash misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Storm.
Whiplash now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Whiplash moves away from the strike by Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
Whiplash is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Storm with a body shot.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Whiplash off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Whiplash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whiplash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiplash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiplash jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiplash.
Storm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiplash misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a two punch combo.
Whiplash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Storm moves into range and clinches up with Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a hook to the body.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whiplash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Storm blocking some punches.
Whiplash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whiplash prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiplash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm blocks a body shot from Whiplash.
Storm lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Whiplash.
A right hook to the body lands for Whiplash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Whiplash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash checks a leg kick.

Storm gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Snappy Whiplash.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
After winning the bout, Lincoln Storm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.