PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Kochanowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sting Of The Bumblebee. Janek Kochanowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Storm
vs
Kochanowski

172 cm
35
162 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

178 cm
37
165 lbs
19 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kochanowski enables Storm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kochanowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Storm drops back looking for a leg! Kochanowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochanowski manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Kochanowski's guard.

Storm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.

Storm looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.
Kochanowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looking for a guillotine here but Kochanowski defends easily.

Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.

Storm working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Storm wants to sweep here but Kochanowski controlling him for the moment.

Storm is looking for a triangle but Kochanowski pushes his legs off easily.

Storm has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Kochanowski trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.

Kochanowski drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Kochanowski off! Kochanowski jumps back into Storm's guard.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochanowski is aware though and is defending well.

Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kochanowski defends it easily.

Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kochanowski is aware though and is defending well.

Storm working for submissions but it's allowed Kochanowski to get to half guard.

Kochanowski is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
Kochanowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Storm!
Kochanowski looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kochanowski lands a heavy elbow.
Kochanowski looking to control but Storm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Storm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Storm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kochanowski pulls his head out easily.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kochanowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Storm dominated that round.
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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt - Kochanowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kochanowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Kochanowski.
Storm closes the distance and clinches up with Kochanowski, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes Kochanowski against the cage but Kochanowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kochanowski. No joy for Storm on that attempt.
Kochanowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kochanowski as he avoids it easily.
Storm shoots in and drives through. Kochanowski sprawls well.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kochanowski sprawls well. Kochanowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski gets caught flat footed, as Storm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Storm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kochanowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kochanowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kochanowski!
Storm taking a bit of punishment here - Kochanowski scoring with strikes.

Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Storm, who protects the arm well.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Jim Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kochanowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kochanowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kochanowski seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Kochanowski wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kochanowski lands a nice short elbow.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kochanowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kochanowski's back!

Kochanowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kochanowski biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Storm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kochanowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kochanowski for a finish.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet.

Kochanowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kochanowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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 Jim Storm will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kochanowski misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Kochanowski tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Storm has Kochanowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kochanowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Storm avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kochanowski's efforts to push away.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Kochanowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Storm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Kochanowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski has had enough of the clinch but Storm keeps him there for the moment.
Storm is trying to pull guard but Kochanowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Storm wants to take the fight to the mat but Kochanowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kochanowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kochanowski is working Storm over against the cage.
Kochanowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kochanowski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Storm avoids it.
Storm avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Kochanowski is controlling the position.

Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kochanowski.
Storm jumps guard but Kochanowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kochanowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm is trying to drag Kochanowski to the mat but Kochanowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kochanowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.

Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kochanowski leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kochanowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Storm!
In his post fight interview, Jim Storm gave a big smile as he said 'It's been a good run....but I'm done! Thank you!'.