PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hurricane (ranked 6613 p4p, 6896 weight class) and Illegitimate Stepchild (ranked 680 p4p, 690 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hurricane
vs
Stepchild

175 cm
20
182
1 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
179
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piston Hurricane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Illegitimate Stepchild!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepchild ducks under a wild hook from Hurricane.
Stepchild moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stepchild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurricane throws a one two combo.
We've been told by Hurricane's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurricane misses with a body shot.
Hurricane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepchild.
Stepchild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurricane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurricane misses the jab.
Hurricane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hurricane. Those never looked like landing.
Stepchild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurricane swings for the body but Stepchild moves out of range.
Stepchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stepchild fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurricane looks to throw the jab but Stepchild is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepchild tries to clinch there but Hurricane circles away.
Piston Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepchild swings for the body but Hurricane moves out of range.
Hurricane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurricane leaves Stepchild with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stepchild tries to clinch up but Hurricane circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piston Hurricane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurricane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepchild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurricane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepchild.
Stepchild tries to clinch there but Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepchild.
Stepchild moves away from the strike by Hurricane.
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Stepchild on that attempt.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Hurricane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stepchild back to the cage. Hurricane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild looks for a takedown but Hurricane sprawls well.
Hurricane is looking to counter punch.
Hurricane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hurricane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stepchild's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurricane looks to land a right hand but Stepchild moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepchild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurricane misses the target.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Hurricane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stepchild under the eye.
Stepchild dodges the punch combination from Hurricane.
Stepchild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurricane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurricane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepchild throws a head kick that misses.
Hurricane needs to keep his hands up - Stepchild had a free shot at his head there.
Hurricane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurricane throws out a loose jab but Stepchild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurricane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepchild moves away.
Stepchild wants to counter the offense by Hurricane and move into the clinch position.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.
Stepchild avoids the body shot from Hurricane.
Stepchild blocks a jab.
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Stepchild wants to counter the offense by Hurricane and move into the clinch position.
Stepchild wants to clinch.
Hurricane throws a nice looking combination but Stepchild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepchild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurricane defends well and Stepchild ends up having to push Hurricane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepchild.
Stepchild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut.
Stepchild blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hurricane misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hurricane. No joy for Stepchild on that attempt.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut.
Stepchild let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Stepchild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurricane defends well and Stepchild ends up having to push Hurricane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Hurricane throws a lazy right hand but Stepchild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurricane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Hurricane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hurricane throws a hook to the side of Stepchild's head but Stepchild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurricane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurricane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepchild momentarily.
Stepchild fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane avoids it really well and circles away.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepchild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illegitimate Stepchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurricane throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepchild avoids the body shot from Hurricane.
Stepchild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurricane.
Stepchild fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepchild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurricane.
Nice uppercut there from Hurricane.
Stepchild wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hurricane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane throws a jab when Stepchild was well out of range.
Stepchild misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Hurricane misses.
Hurricane misses with a right hand
and Stepchild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurricane thinking.
Stepchild walks into a straight right hand from Hurricane.
Hurricane throws a jab when Stepchild was well out of range.
Hurricane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepchild can do to turn this around?
Hurricane misses with a straight right.
Stepchild slips under a jab from Hurricane.
Hurricane misses with a hook. Stepchild ducked under it nicely.
Hurricane misses with a hook
and Stepchild counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepchild throws a head kick that misses.
Hurricane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepchild changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hurricane as Stepchild shoots in.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.

Hurricane forces Stepchild back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurricane manages to break the clinch.
Stepchild works the jab nicely.
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!
Hurricane throws a hook but Stepchild avoids it easily.
And Stepchild tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurricane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurricane avoids the head kick by Stepchild.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane loads up on a big right hand but Stepchild slips the punch.
Hurricane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurricane misses with a wild body shot.
Hurricane checks a low kick from Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepchild moves out of range as Hurricane strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hurricane misses.
Stepchild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hurricane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepchild slips under a jab from Hurricane.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.
Piston Hurricane is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurricane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepchild's head.
Stepchild slips a straight right by Hurricane.
Stepchild doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurricane circles away.
Hurricane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurricane misses with a body shot.
Stepchild fails with the takedown.
Hurricane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild shoots in for a takedown but Hurricane shows good takedown defense.
Hurricane misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepchild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepchild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepchild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Hurricane rushes Stepchild and presses him 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!

Hurricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepchild looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepchild tries to counter with a clinch but Hurricane shakes him off and moves away.
Stepchild shoots in but no luck this time.
Stepchild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurricane.
Stepchild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurricane.
Stepchild throws a fast counter high kick but Hurricane manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurricane. Stepchild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurricane moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStepchild.
A nice combination there by Stepchild.
Stepchild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Hurricane dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stepchild shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurricane but Hurricane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
Stepchild feints a counter leg kick.
Hurricane throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a hook but Stepchild avoids it easily.
Hurricane misses with a double jab.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurricane swings for the body but Stepchild moves out of range.
Stepchild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurricane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stepchild counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurricane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepchild manages to avoid it.
Hurricane misses with a double jab.
Hurricane throws an off balance right hand
and Stepchild counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Hurricane throws a right hand that misses
and Stepchild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurricane misses with a straight left.
Hurricane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stepchild. Stepchild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Stepchild with that takedown attempt.
Piston Hurricane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illegitimate Stepchild.
Hurricane looks to land a right hand but Stepchild moved out of range.
Hurricane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a right hand
and Stepchild counters with a left and a right that stings Hurricane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepchild's head backwards.
Stepchild fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepchild shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurricane pinned against the cage. Hurricane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stepchild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Hurricane misses with a hook.
Stepchild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurricane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
Hurricane misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stepchild is defended easily by Hurricane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepchild.
Hurricane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepchild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurricane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurricane avoids the head kick by Stepchild.
Hurricane misses with a looping right.
Stepchild goes for a double leg but Hurricane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hurricane continues to drive forward.
Stepchild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurricane.
Hurricane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepchild changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurricane misses with an uppercut
and Stepchild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hurricane misses with a looping left.
Hurricane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepchild dives in and grabs Hurricane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurricane pushes down on Stepchild's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepchild fails to land the takedown.
Stepchild tries to clinch but Hurricane moves out of range.
Stepchild fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepchild staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Stepchild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hurricane throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepchild.
Stepchild misses with a takedown attempt - Hurricane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piston Hurricane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurricane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stepchild.
Hurricane thuds his right hand into Stepchild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurricane misses with a wild body shot.
Illegitimate Stepchild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepchild is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hurricane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stepchild.
Hurricane punishes Stepchild's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Hurricane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurricane 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Hurricane!