PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Storm
vs
Fadzaev

165 cm
29
157 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

174 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Fadzaev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fadzaev.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fadzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadzaev lands with an overhand left.
Fadzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Fadzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Fadzaev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fadzaev lands an overhand right.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Fadzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadzaev lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Fadzaev works the jab nicely.
Fadzaev slips under a jab from Storm.
A swing and a miss from Fadzaev.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadzaev. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadzaev misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Fadzaev takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Fadzaev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Fadzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm connects with a body shot.
Fadzaev moves out of range as Storm strikes.
And Fadzaev responds with a good body kick, but Storm manages to step out the way in time.
Fadzaev cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Fadzaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fadzaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm slips under a jab from Fadzaev.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadzaev misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fadzaev manages to avoid it.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Fadzaev saw that one coming.
Storm connects with a single shot there.
Fadzaev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fadzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadzaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadzaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Fadzaev's head.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Fadzaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fadzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Fadzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadzaev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadzaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Storm had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Fadzaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fadzaev.
Fadzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadzaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Fadzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Fadzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fadzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm cracks Fadzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fadzaev moves out of range as Storm strikes.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Fadzaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Storm misses.
Fadzaev throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fadzaev misses with a head kick.
Fadzaev slips a jab from Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm blocks a head kick by Fadzaev.
Storm swings for the body but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadzaev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Fadzaev.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Fadzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Fadzaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm defending well as Fadzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Fadzaev slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Storm might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Fadzaev is out of range.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fadzaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fadzaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Storm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fadzaev is working away from the top position though.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is trying to control but can't.
Storm is concentrating on defense, preventing Fadzaev from advancing position.
Fadzaev slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to control but Fadzaev is keeping busy.
Fadzaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Storm wants to control but Fadzaev is keeping busy.
Fadzaev trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.

Storm manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fadzaev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fadzaev looking to throw knees to the head but Storm is blocking nicely.
Fadzaev lands with a light punch inside.
Fadzaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Storm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
Fadzaev is stalling here.
Fadzaev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev prevents a body shot from Storm.
Fadzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fadzaev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm avoiding damage as Fadzaev throws knees to the body.
Fadzaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Fadzaev controls the action.
Fadzaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Fadzaev prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Storm misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fadzaev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Storm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fadzaev can turn it around.
Fadzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Storm.
Fadzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev misses with the head strike.
Storm prevents a body shot from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev stalling in the clinch but Storm improves position.
Fadzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fadzaev fails to land.
Fadzaev blocks an uppercut.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fadzaev.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fadzaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fadzaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fadzaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Fadzaev lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadzaev blocking some punches.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Storm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadzaev taking a breather.
Storm lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Fadzaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Fadzaev.
A big left from Fadzaev misses.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm swings for the body but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Storm blocks a jab.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fadzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Fadzaev.
Storm throws a body punch but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.

Storm is rocked!
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fadzaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadzaev ducks under a wild hook from Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadzaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fadzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Fadzaev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadzaev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fadzaev looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Fadzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadzaev cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
Fadzaev scores with a jab.
Felix Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadzaev walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadzaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm moves out of range as Fadzaev strikes.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Felix Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Fadzaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadzaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadzaev moves away.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Fadzaev slips a jab from Storm.
Fadzaev throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fadzaev doesn't seem phased though.
Storm seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Fadzaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Fadzaev jabs Storm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fadzaev slips a jab from Storm.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadzaev! But no joy.
Fadzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.

Fadzaev is rocked!
A big right from Storm misses.
Fadzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alan Fadzaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadzaev slips under a jab.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadzaev.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fadzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fadzaev.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
and Fadzaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Fadzaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fadzaev lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Fadzaev finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Fadzaev stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Fadzaev ducked under it nicely.
Fadzaev misses with a straight right.
Fadzaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Fadzaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Fadzaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fadzaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Fadzaev!
A very excited looking Alan Fadzaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.