PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Humphries (ranked 5915 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troll Warlord (ranked 4044 p4p, 0 weight class). Warlord comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Ink - F With U ft. Ty Dolla $ign kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Troll Warlord will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Humphries
vs
Warlord

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

152 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Humphries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troll Warlord!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphries connects with a right hand. Warlord shakes it off.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humphries.
Humphries doesn't manage to clinch there - Warlord circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries tries to clinch up.
Humphries throws a leg kick that misses.
Humphries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humphries has been working on his balance at Blood Warrior, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Warlord.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphries throws the kick towards the body but Warlord avoids it.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warlord's waist but Warlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
No luck for Humphries with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphries swinging wildly here.
Warlord throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warlord dodges the punch combination from Humphries.
Troll Warlord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humphries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
Humphries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humphries misses with a two punch combination.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries tries to clinch up but Warlord circles away and keeps his distance.
Warlord throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humphries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warlord leaves Humphries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Humphries just misses with a punch to the body.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warlord slips a jab and a cross from Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humphries misses with an uppercut. Warlord saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humphries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humphries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries misses with an uppercut.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Humphries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warlord sprawls well initially but Humphries persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warlord is trying to stand up here but Humphries is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Humphries stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warlord to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlord swats away the attempt to clinch by Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warlord manages to avoid it.

Humphries shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warlord napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warlord tries to bench press Humphries off him but Humphries keeps the position.
Warlord misses with a strike from the bottom.
Warlord is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Humphries asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Humphries decides to stand back up. Humphries steps back and let's Warlord get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphries looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve Humphries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphries.
Humphries dives in for a single leg takedown but Warlord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphries shoots in for a double leg but Warlord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Humphries tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warlord swivels and escapes.
Humphries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlord throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warlord dodges the punch combination from Humphries.
Warlord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve Humphries is winning the standup battle so far.
Humphries throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Humphries on that attempt.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Warlord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Warlord has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphries throws a nice looking combination but Warlord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warlord counters with a series of strikes. Humphries will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Humphries on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Humphries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warlord pinned against the cage. Warlord gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
Humphries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warlord can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
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 Steve Humphries will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Humphries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warlord counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
Warlord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Warlord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Humphries.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Humphries with that takedown attempt.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warlord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humphries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warlord avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warlord's waist but Warlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Warlord moves out of range of the body kick from Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries misses with a takedown attempt - Warlord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Warlord stuffs the takedown.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Humphries misses with a two punch combination.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warlord defends well and Humphries ends up having to push Warlord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Humphries misses with a wild combination.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphries shoots for a takedown but Warlord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Humphries. Those never looked like landing.
Warlord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Humphries.
Humphries shoots in for a double leg but Warlord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warlord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Humphries fails with a takedown attempt.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Warlord keeps the fight on the outside.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warlord leaves Humphries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Humphries looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warlord is fending him off so far but Humphries persists. Nope, Warlord circles away and we're back to standing.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humphries misses with the combination.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troll Warlord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humphries 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Humphries!
Steve Humphries got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'