PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Like A Bomb's entrance music is RATM / Calm Like A Bomb. A fine choice. Street has chosen The Truth as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Michael Street enters the cage!

Like A Bomb
vs
Street

225 cm
19
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
236 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Like A Bomb as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Street misses the target.
Like A Bomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Street wants to clinch.
Street shoots in looking for a takedown. Like A Bomb tries to sprawl out of it but Street keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Like A Bomb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Street uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Like A Bomb.
Street fails with the takedown.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Street.
Like A Bomb blocks a jab.
Street blocks a leg kick.

Street closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Like A Bomb did well to prevent Street getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Street is taking a breather. Like A Bomb says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Street trying to control the action but Like A Bomb is working from the bottom.
Like A Bomb keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Like A Bomb trying to control from the bottom.
Street is pressing down on Like A Bomb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Like A Bomb is holding on for now.

Street is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Street prevents Like A Bomb from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Street tries to pass to full mount but Like A Bomb defends it.

Street seems to be looking for submissions.
Like A Bomb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Like A Bomb.
Street trying to control the position from guard on top but Like A Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Street throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Like A Bomb is keeping the position for now.
Street in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Street trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Street pushing down on Like A Bomb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Street thows a huge punch but Like A Bomb dodges it nicely.

Street is trying to work for a kimura but Like A Bomb is defending well.
Like A Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Street.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Like A Bomb wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street moves nicely into side control.
Like A Bomb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Like A Bomb controlling the pace.

Street actively working from the bottom here.
Street has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Street tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Like A Bomb has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like A Bomb prevents Street from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Street dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Street walks into a left hand.
Street shoots in and drives through. Like A Bomb sprawls well.
Street shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Like A Bomb pinned against the cage. Like A Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Street fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Like A Bomb manages to avoid it.
Like A Bomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Street misses with a body kick.
Michael Street is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Street looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Street misses with the combination.
Street tries to score a power double leg takedown but Like A Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Street somewhat.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Street.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Like A Bomb.
Street paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Street misses with a jab to the body
and Like A Bomb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Like A Bomb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like A Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Street wants to clinch up but Like A Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Street changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Like A Bomb tries to avoid it but Street manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Like A Bomb to the ground. Like A Bomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Street throws a right hand that Like A Bomb ducks under and follows up with a left that Like A Bomb also avoids with ease.
Street tries to bum rush Like A Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Like A Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Like A Bomb scores with a one two! Street had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like A Bomb works Street's body with a nice hook.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.

Street shoots in and gets a takedown into Like A Bomb's guard.
Michael Street has got the better of the ground game so far.
Street works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Street passes the guard and advances to mount!
Like A Bomb is looking to improve his position but Street isn't that keen on the idea.
Street working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Like A Bomb slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Street not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Street trying to mount his opponent but Like A Bomb defends it.
Like A Bomb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Street.
Like A Bomb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Street.
Street tries to pass to full mount but Like A Bomb defends it.
Street is trying to control the action in half guard but Like A Bomb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street wants to pass the guard but Like A Bomb is defending well.
Street thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Like A Bomb wants to control but Street is keeping busy.
Street trying to control the action but Like A Bomb is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Like A Bomb is trying is best to control the position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Street throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Street will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Street.
Street throws a series of punches but Like A Bomb avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Like A Bomb misses.
Street shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Like A Bomb defends it nicely.
Street closes the distance and clinches up with Like A Bomb, looking for a takedown. Street pushes Like A Bomb against the cage but Like A Bomb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Street.
Street avoids the body shot from Like A Bomb.
Like A Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Like A Bomb slips under a jab from Street.
Like A Bomb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Street as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Street looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Like A Bomb is fending him off so far but Street persists. Nope, Like A Bomb circles away and we're back to standing.
Like A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Street misses with a two punch combination.
Street ducks under a wild hook from Like A Bomb.
Like A Bomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Street should have avoided that one.
Street misses with a straight right.
Street staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Street.
Street thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Like A Bomb misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Like A Bomb.
Like A Bomb takes one on the button.
Street dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Like A Bomb. That did some damage!
Street fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Street fails to land the takedown.
Like A Bomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Street fails in his attempt to clinch.
Street throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like A Bomb tries to bum rush Street with a series of wild strikes but Street uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Street tries to close the distance and clinch but Like A Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Street walks into a jab.
Like A Bomb dodges the punch combination from Street.
Street misses with a wild combination.

Like A Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Street. Street maintains the clinch.
Like A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Like A Bomb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Like A Bomb wants to get back to striking at distance but Street won't allow it.
Street lands a good knee to the midsection. Like A Bomb won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Street scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Street tries a knee to the head but Like A Bomb blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Street. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Like A Bomb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calm Like A Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Street is trying to trip Like A Bomb. He has hold of a leg but Like A Bomb is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Street persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Like A Bomb can't keep his opponent in guard - Street advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Street is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Like A Bomb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michael Street is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Street moves into full mount! Like A Bomb won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like A Bomb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Street.
Street trying to control but Like A Bomb is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Street comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Street winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Street!