PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Preston Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Storm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Preston Christian's chin.

Christian
vs
Storm

165 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Preston Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Storm!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian stuffs the takedown attempt from Storm. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.

Christian gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Christian breaks the clinch.
Storm has a takedown stuffed.

Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian is looking to control Storm's arms but Storm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Christian has his back to the cage.
Christian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Storm is controlling him.
Christian wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Christian is controlling the position.

Christian breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm pushes Christian up against the cage in a clinch.
Christian working aggressively here.
Storm stalling the fight.
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Storm's takedown attempt.
Preston Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.

Christian manages to break the clinch.
Storm leaves Christian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.

Christian tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christian tries to pull guard but Storm won't allow it.
Christian has Storm pressed against the cage.

Christian turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Storm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Christian tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.

Storm clinches with his opponent.
Christian tries for a takedown. No joy.

Storm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Storm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing Christian from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
Storm pulls Christian in close to his closed guard and prevents Christian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm is trying to keep Christian in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Christian shows good takedown defense.
Christian is looking for a counter combo.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Christian as Storm shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Christian, which made it look bad.
Christian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christian gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christian misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christian avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Storm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Storm moves into the clinch.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Christian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christian wants to get back to striking at distance but Storm won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Christian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christian misses with a two punch combination.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Christian fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looking to score a takedown here. Christian is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Christian's guard.
Christian being controlled here, momentarily.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christian trying to strike off his back.
Storm advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christian's head.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michael Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christian is pressing down on Storm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christian swivels and escapes.
Preston Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Christian tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Christian.
Storm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Preston Christian has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christian thinking.

Storm has closed the distance and engaged Christian in a clinch.
Christian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Christian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preston Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
Christian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm with the counter takedown but Christian avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Christian shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Preston Christian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Christian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christian wants it to stay on the feet.
Storm shoots in for a double leg but Christian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christian feinted with a counter takedown.

Christian feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Christian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Storm looking to control.
Christian wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Christian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position.

Christian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian stuffs the takedown attempt from Storm. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.

Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christian is trying to break the clinch but Storm is controlling him.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm scores with a three punch combo!

Christian gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christian up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christian swivels and escapes.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Storm rushes Christian and presses him up against the cage.
Storm has Christian pressed against the cage, preventing Christian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm keeps control of Christian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christian walks away with a smile on his face. Storm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Storm forces Christian back against the cage and clinches.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christian avoids it.
Christian being controlled against the cage.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christian is defending well for now.
Christian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.

Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but Christian shakes him off and moves away.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christian tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Christian avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm cracks Christian with a good jab.
Christian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm dives in and grabs Christian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christian pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christian but Christian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christian moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Storm gets caught napping as Christian dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.

Storm pushes Christian off and gets back to his feet.
Preston Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Storm.
I've got Storm 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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