PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fitch (ranked 3598 p4p, 3684 weight class) and Jackson Storm (ranked 452 p4p, 459 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fitch
vs
Storm

177 cm
26
205
9 - 10 - 0

183 cm
27
215
7 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Storm!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch has his takedown stuffed
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Trevor Fitch has been cut.
A left and a right from Fitch both land. Nice combination.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitch tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Fitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Storm.
Fitch fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fitch pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitch.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitch.
Fitch working hard to break the clinch.
Fitch blocks an uppercut.

Fitch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Storm uses from the top position.
Storm stops Fitch from standing up.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitch wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Fitch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard.

Fitch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm 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.
Fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
Storm is trying to control Fitch's posture but Fitch avoids it.

Fitch decides to stand back up. Fitch steps back and let's Storm get back to his feet.
Trevor Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Jackson Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Storm slams his shin into Fitch's torso.
Fitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitch misses with a takedown
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitch moves away from the strike by Storm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.

Trevor Fitch's cut is getting worse.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Fitch slips the punch.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Fitch moves out of range as Storm strikes.

Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitch, pushing him back against the cage.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Fitch fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fitch's cut.
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.

Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitch fails with the takedown.
Storm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitch counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitch's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Fitch misses.
Fitch has a takedown stuffed.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Storm as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitch tries to counter with a takedown but Storm is quick to defend against it.

Storm moves into range and clinches up with Fitch.
Fitch is trying to break the clinch but Storm is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Fitch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm tries to work over Fitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitch's elbow.
Fitch blocks an uppercut.
Jackson Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Fitch's head.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Storm digs a right hand into Fitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitch's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Fitch blocks a jab.
Storm lands with a cross.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Trevor Fitch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitch fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
That kick from Storm tenderised Fitch's leg. Fitch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitch 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Fitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm counters with a good, hard body kick but Fitch shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Storm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Storm drops Fitch with a beautiful combination! Fitch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Storm is looking for the KO!

Fitch is rocked!

Jeez, Trevor Fitch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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 goes for a small jab and connects. Now Storm goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fitch stumbles back but Storm runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fitch to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fitch will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Storm!
Jackson Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.