PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Astro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Johnny Storm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Storm
vs
Astro

189 cm
38
198 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

189 cm
29
196 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Astro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storm gets a clinch.
Astro tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Astro back against the cage.
Astro prevents a body shot from Storm.
I was talking to Storm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Astro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Astro.
Astro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Astro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Astro.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astro's elbow.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro takes a shot to the head.
Storm taking a breather.
Astro can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm trying to stall but Astro improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Astro.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Astro tightens his grip and picks Storm up, before dumping him to the ground. Storm manages to land in guard.
Astro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astro preventing the sweep.
Astro wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Astro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Astro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astro trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.

Astro is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Astro missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Astro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Astro avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Astro trying to control the position but instead, Storm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Astro into the cage.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Astro is working Storm over against the cage.
Astro prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm trying to stall but Astro improves his position.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astro.
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!
Astro tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Astro up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Astro.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Johnny Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Storm lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Astro misses.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astro throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Astro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Storm!
Astro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Astro.
Astro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Astro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Astro is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Astro scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm tries to move into range but Astro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Astro.
Astro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astro motions for Storm to come forward. Astro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Astro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm checks a low kick from Astro.
Storm throws a body punch but Astro moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Astro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Astro's front leg but catches the back leg as Astro tries to avoid it.
Storm tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Storm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Astro throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Astro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astro throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Astro only half commits.

Astro clinches.
Astro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astro scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm is trying to maintain a safe position but Astro gets an underhook and turns Storm into the cage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Astro misses with some punches.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Astro.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Storm.
Astro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Astro blocking some punches.
Astro misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astro struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Astro misses with a body punch.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Astro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Astro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astro.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Astro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Astro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnny Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astro pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Astro cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Astro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Astro controls the action.
Astro has Storm pressed against the cage.
Storm avoids the elbow strike from Astro, against the cage.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lenny Astro 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. And we move into the final round!

Astro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Astro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a lazy body kick
and Astro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Astro is just out of range.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Astro.
Storm throws the left hand but Astro avoids the punch easily.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Astro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astro 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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Astro pushes him off.
Astro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Astro 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 thows a leg kick but Astro checks it

and Astro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Astro is fighting to break Storm's control of his arms but Storm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Astro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Astro is proving a slippery customer.
Storm being controlled here, momentarily.
Astro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm is pulling down on Astro's head. It's preventing any offense from Astro, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astro content to stall in guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Astro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Astro rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Astro.
Astro tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Astro taking a breather.
Astro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Storm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Astro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm is struggling to control the position.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Astro's head.
Astro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm scores with a hook to the body.
Astro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm prevents a body shot from Astro.
Astro blocks an uppercut.
Astro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm gets through Astro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astros head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm working aggressively here.
Astro throws a head punch that misses.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astro.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Astro's head.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astro lands with a light punch inside.
Astro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm is trying to maintain a safe position but Astro gets an underhook and turns Storm into the cage.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
Astro scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astro misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Astro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Astro!
Lenny Astro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.