PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Believers . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Redfield
vs
Storm

192 cm
27
275 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

191 cm
30
270 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silas Storm!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Redfield lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a jab when Redfield was well out of range.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Storm.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redfield as he avoids it easily.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redfield.
Redfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Redfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a low kick as Redfield jumps back.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Redfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Redfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redfield doesn't seem phased though.
Redfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Silas Storm has been cut.
Chris Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas Storm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Jab from Storm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield misses with a looping left.
Redfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Redfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redfield lands with a shot to the body.
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Redfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfield throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Redfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm tries to clinch but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws a lazy head kick

and Redfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Storm! Redfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Storm to his feet! Storm is in big trouble!
Storm is trying desperately to land a takedown but Redfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfield throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.

Storm moves into the clinch.

Redfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Storm.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfield defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Redfield throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield lands a slapping body shot.
Redfield cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Storm scores with a four punch combination!
Redfield walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Redfield strikes.

Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Redfield's guard now, I'm sure.
Redfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Storm.
Storm is looking to pass into half guard but Redfield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redfield is in guard.
Storm keeping full guard, as Redfield tries to pass.
Redfield trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Redfield throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.

Storm has his foot on Redfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Redfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redfield stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Redfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redfield has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls the position for a moment.
Storm defending against the ground and pound.
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!
Redfield is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Storm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Redfield's guard! Nice work there by Storm!
Redfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield trying to control the position here.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Redfield just wasn't active enough.
Redfield throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfield scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Storm throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redfield 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.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfield feints a jab promting Storm to slip. Redfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Storm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 misses with a leg kick
enabling Redfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm dives in and grabs Redfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redfield pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfield is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Redfield.
Storm looks to land a combination but Redfield avoids it well.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Storm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Redfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chris Redfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redfield is on top in guard.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redfield looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Redfield.
Silas Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm stands up over Redfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Storm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Storm stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Redfield has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Storm manages to get his head free but now Redfield has transitioned to an armbar! Storm grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Redfield! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Redfield!
An out of breath Chris Redfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.