PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 340 p4p, 169 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 47 p4p, 22 weight class). Kid has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Storm
vs
Kid

171 cm
26
147
16 - 3 - 1

164 cm
27
144
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 16 - 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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Kid blocks the leg kick.
Kid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kid scrambles back to his feet.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Kid throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kid. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Kid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm cracks Kid with a good jab.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid slips a jab from Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Storm lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Kid lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Kid misses.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Kid slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands with a hook. Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid.
Storm slips under a jab from Kid.
Storm looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kid tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kid drops his hands momentarily and Storm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Kid.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Kid lands the left hand.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.
Storm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kid dives in and scores a takedown into Storm's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Kid trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kid is looking to pass into half guard but Storm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Storm is in guard.

Storm wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kid holds on and takes a little breather.

Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Lincoln Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm looks to land a combination. Kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Kid swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Kid swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kid backs up against the cage.
Storm slips a jab from Kid.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Storm throws a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws out a powerful jab.
Storm slips a jab from Kid.
A quick step to the side and Storm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid scores with a jab to the head.
Kid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Kid backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Kid. That snapped Storm's head back.
Kid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid lands an overhand right.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kid in his tracks.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
Kid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Storm defends it well.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Kid saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm jabs at Kid's body.
Storm misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm misses with a hook.
Kid blocks a low kick nicely.
Kid misses with the combination.
Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm throws a leg kick but Kid checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
Kid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid slips under a jab from Storm.
A left lands for Storm.
Kid 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!
Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm defending well as Kid loads up on a big left hand.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Storm lands the left hand.
Storm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Storm throws an off balance right hand

and Kid counters with a takedown into side control.
Kid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Kid misses.
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A countering left hand to the body from Kid misses.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Kid cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
Kid avoids the body shot from Storm.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kid misses with a looping left.
Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Storm won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Kid is defending well.
Kid wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kid is looking to improve his position.
Storm wants to take a breather but Kid is having none of it.
Kid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid is still trying to improve position.
Disco Kid 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Kid is trying to control but Storm passes into side control!
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid is being controlled here.
Storm trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kid misses with a hook.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Kid tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Storm catches Kid right on the button with a cross.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it.
Storm digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Kid misses with a two punch combination.
Storm cracks Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Storm!
A very excited looking Lincoln Storm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.