PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Total Bastard (ranked 891 p4p, 46 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 327 p4p, 17 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Bastard
vs
Storm

168 cm
24
137 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

171 cm
23
147 lbs
12 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Total Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but Bastard shakes him off and moves away.
Bastard misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bastard is able to avoid easily.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses

and Storm counters by clinching up.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastard or not.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bastard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
Bastard tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm lands a right hand.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard lands with a right to the head.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Storm.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastard tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Storm misses with some punches.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastard or not.
Storm has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bastard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Storm can turn it around.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm misses with the head strike.
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!
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from Bastard.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Storm.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Bastard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bastard lands a right hand.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm working aggressively here.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Bastard misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm misses with some punches.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Storm blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Bastard tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Bastard tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Bastard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Storm throws a leg kick
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Bastard finds it's target.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastard walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard 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.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Storm lands a head shot.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Storm.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm tries to counter with a clinch but Bastard shakes him off and moves away.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Storm misses.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Donk. Storm catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Storm misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Storm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Storm swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm wants to counter with a clinch but Bastard pushes him away.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.

Storm moves into the clinch.
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm gets through Bastard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastard lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Bastard pushes Storm back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bastard presses Storm against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Total Bastard has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Storm.
Bastard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
A short left from Bastard.
Storm presses Bastard against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.
Bastard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Bastard's defenses.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Storm is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Storm tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.

Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bastard - that landed with a thud.
Bastard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bastard.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm working aggressively here.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Bastard is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bastard as the two fighters clinch.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Bastard lands a nice uppercut.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm blocking some punches.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Bastard tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastard.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm misses with some punches.
Bastard lands a left hand.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Storm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Storm back against the ropes.
Bastard tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard is working Storm over against the ropes.
A short right from Storm.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm misses with some punches.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lincoln Storm just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bastard takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Storm tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
Storm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm lunges at Bastard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bastard's hand.
Storm cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Bastard slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Bastard tries to counter by clinching up but Storm breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm slips under a jab.
Bastard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
Storm throws an off balance right hand

and Bastard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastard.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Bastard working aggressively here.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Storm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Storm.
Bastard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastard.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Storm blocks a body shot from Bastard.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Bastard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastard lands a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard throws a head punch that misses.
Storm prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Total Bastard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bastard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Bastard scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastard.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the ropes and back into range.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a series of strikes that have Bastard backpedaling.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Storm blocks a jab.
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Storm scores with a hook.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bastard momentarily.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot.

Storm clinches with his opponent.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Storm.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the ropes.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bastard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Storm.
Bastard digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm.
I think Storm 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lincoln Storm!

Lincoln Storm wins by unanimous decision! Lincoln Storm retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lincoln Storm 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.