PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera (Walk). Guzman has chosen La Cucaracha as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Storm
vs
Guzman

195 cm
28
249 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

194 cm
21
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Guzman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Chase Storm has been cut.
Guzman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guzman loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Guzman lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guzman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chase Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.

Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm is looking to stall here but Guzman recovers full guard.

Storm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guzman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Storm has Guzman in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guzman wants to get up but he can't break Storm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two 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.
Guzman stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.

Guzman gets to his feet. Storm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
and Guzman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Guzman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guzman misses the body punch
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Guzman throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guzman moves away.
Guzman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guzman misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Guzman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Guzman misses with an uppercut
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Guzman keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Guzman.
Storm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guzman's head backwards.
Guzman swings widly with a right hand
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm connects with a right hand. Guzman shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guzman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm with a nice cross.
Guzman throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Chris Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Guzman counters with a nice body shot.
Storm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guzman.
Guzman swinging wildly here.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guzman. Guzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guzman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 Chase Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chase 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.

Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm throws a low kick but Guzman moves out of range easily.
Guzman misses with a left hand
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm scores with a hook.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm avoids the body shot from Guzman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Guzman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guzman.
Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm slips under a jab.
Guzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guzman slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm misses with a combination
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Guzman throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guzman misses with an uppercut

and Storm counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guzman!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guzman tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm tries to control but Guzman wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guzman has given up his back. Will we see Storm going for some submissions?

Storm is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guzman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Storm is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guzman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Storm controlling the position well here. Guzman rolled but Storm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Guzman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Guzman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Storm gets his way!
Guzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Storm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Storm looking to break Guzman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Guzman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Storm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Storm wants to control the position but Guzman frees himself and scrambles - Storm manages to regain control in side control.

Storm has an Americana. Guzman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Storm is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Storm hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chase Storm!