PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tel Britton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silas Storm has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Britton
vs
Storm

220 cm
22
267 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

191 cm
34
270 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)
KnockOut

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tel Britton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Silas Storm!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Britton counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm avoids the body shot from Britton.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Britton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Britton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

A jab-cross combination lands for Britton and sends Storm crashing to the mat! Britton follows him down to the mat - Storm regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Silas Storm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Britton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Britton wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Britton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm is concentrating on defense, preventing Britton from advancing position.
Britton is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Britton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Britton thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
Storm works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Britton postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Britton is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Britton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Britton with a nice head shot there.
Storm is looking to stand up but Britton isn't so interested in that idea.
Britton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
Storm is trying to control the position but Britton postures up.
Britton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Britton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Britton throws a big right hand that misses.
Britton scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Britton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Britton stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Britton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Britton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britton with a nice head shot there.
Britton postures up.
Britton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Britton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Britton chips away with some ground and pound.
Britton throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Storm is trying to control the position but Britton postures up.
Britton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britton postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britton throwing strikes but missing.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Britton from controlling successfully.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Britton throws a big right hand that misses.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Britton.

Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Britton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm 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.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Storm prevents Britton from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Storm connects with a nice short shot to Britton's temple.
Britton tries to kick Storm off in order to stand up. Storm Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Britton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Storm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Storm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Britton struggling a bit here.
Storm trying to control the position but Britton is working away.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Britton down.
Britton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Britton trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.

Storm gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tel Britton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Britton misses with a two punch combination.
Britton cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Britton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Britton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Britton!
Britton throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm throws a hook but Britton avoids it easily.
Storm lands a body shot.
Britton fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britton looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Britton throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britton throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Britton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Britton.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Britton as he avoids it easily.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tel Britton is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Britton has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Storm.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Britton misses with a body shot.
Storm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Britton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Britton throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Britton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.

Storm drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Britton wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Britton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Storm swings for the body but Britton moves out of range.
Britton lands with a shot to the body.
Britton connects with the punch.
Britton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Storm tries to counter it with a takedown but Britton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Britton tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Britton.
Britton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Britton scores with a nice head shot.
Storm motions for Britton to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Britton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Britton does no damage.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Britton is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Storm blocks the strikes from Britton.
Britton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Storm is working away from the top position though.
Britton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Britton missing with punches from the bottom.
Storm controlling the action here.
Tel Britton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Britton wants to get back to full guard but Storm has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Britton is working hard here to advance position.
Storm landing strikes from the mount.
Britton tries to reverse the position but Storm maintains control.
Storm lands a nice shot to the head.
Britton is looking to improve his position but Storm isn't that keen on the idea.
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
Britton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britton is trying desperately to improve position.
Storm raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tel Britton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Britton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Britton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Britton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Britton strikes from the bottom but Storm uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Storm scores with punches from side control.
Britton throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton tries to improve position but can't.
Britton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Britton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Britton is pushing Storm's head away, looking to escape. Storm manages to hold on to the position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Britton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Britton throws out a powerful jab.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Britton is able to avoid easily.
Britton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Britton looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Britton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Britton.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Britton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Storm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Britton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tel Britton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm controlling the position from side mount.
Britton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Storm trying to control the position but Britton is working away.
Britton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Storm asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silas Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Britton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Britton.
Storm takes one on the button.
Britton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britton.

Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Britton wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Britton tries to bench press Storm off him but Storm keeps the position.
Britton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Britton is trying to control but can't.
Britton lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Storm stops Britton from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Britton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tel Britton!
Tel Britton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.