PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Junior
vs
Stormcrow

177 cm
33
178 lbs
32 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
176 lbs
25 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

VIRAL COMBAT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Stormcrow blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Junior.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.

Junior drives through and clinches with Stormcrow against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior can't break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Junior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stormcrow cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stormcrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stormcrow tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow is pressed up against the cage. Junior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stormcrow down to the mat. Stormcrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Junior feints and then cracks Stormcrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stormcrow down.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Stormcrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Stormcrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stormcrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stormcrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stormcrow but Stormcrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Stormcrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Stormcrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stormcrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stormcrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stormcrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Stormcrow is controlling the position.
Stormcrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Junior is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stormcrow can't fight it off and eventually Junior manages to take the fight to the floor. Stormcrow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
Stormcrow managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stormcrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stormcrow wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.

Stormcrow gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stormcrow trying to control the position.
Stormcrow has his hands on Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stormcrow is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Junior will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Junior feints and then cracks Stormcrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stormcrow down.
Stormcrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorge Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stormcrow swinging wildly here.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stormcrow's waist but Stormcrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Junior dives in and grabs Stormcrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stormcrow pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stormcrow sprawls well. Stormcrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junior wants to slow Stormcrow down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stormcrow but Stormcrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stormcrow swivels and escapes.
Stormcrow throws a hook but Junior avoids it easily.
Stormcrow sizes up Junior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
Stormcrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Stormcrow works the jab nicely.
Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior misses with a body punch
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Junior is rocked!
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Junior is out of range.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Stormcrow sprawls well.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
A low kick from Junior is predictable there
and Stormcrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Junior lands a body shot.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab.

Junior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stormcrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Junior is in Stormcrow's guard.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to pass into half guard but Stormcrow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stormcrow is in guard.

Junior is trying to keep Stormcrow in close.
Stormcrow looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormcrow wants to get up but he can't break Junior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stormcrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four 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.
Stormcrow advances position into side control!
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
Stormcrow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stormcrow preventing the sweep.
Stormcrow wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Stormcrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Stormcrow is still trying to improve position.
Stormcrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stormcrow thumps Junior with a low kick.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stormcrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Stormcrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stormcrow tries a low kick but Junior avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Stormcrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Stormcrow down.
Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Stormcrow clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Stormcrow tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stormcrow misses with the head strike.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage.

Junior manages to break the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.

Stormcrow moves into range and clinches up with Junior.
Junior tries for a takedown but Stormcrow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stormcrow.
A short right from Stormcrow.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Stormcrow just leaning against Junior, taking a breather.
Junior is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stormcrow is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stormcrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junior prevents a body shot from Stormcrow.
Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Junior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
Junior blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
A short body shot lands from Stormcrow as the two fighters clinch.
Junior prevents a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior has Stormcrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stormcrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Stormcrow.

Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stormcrow ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stormcrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Stormcrow thumps Junior with a low kick.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stormcrow defends well and Junior ends up having to push Stormcrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Stormcrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Stormcrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Stormcrow.
Junior is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to slow Stormcrow down by chopping away at his legs.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior lands the left hand.
Stormcrow defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Junior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Stormcrow.

Junior clinches with his opponent.
Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stormcrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stormcrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Stormcrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bowser Stormcrow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
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.

Junior throws a low kick, looking for Stormcrow's leg but Stormcrow calmly moves out of range.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junior.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Stormcrow scores with a nice strike.
Stormcrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow scores with a leg kick.

Stormcrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stormcrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Junior blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stormcrow misses with the head strike.
Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stormcrow after a bit of a struggle.
Stormcrow tries to work over Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stormcrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Stormcrow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stormcrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Stormcrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior prevents a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stormcrow pushes Junior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stormcrow misses with the head strike.
Stormcrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Junior blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Junior blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with the head strike.

Stormcrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Stormcrow moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stormcrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch there but Stormcrow circles away.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stormcrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Stormcrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bowser Stormcrow dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stormcrow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stormcrow misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Stormcrow lands with a good body shot.
Stormcrow lands with a hook. Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stormcrow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stormcrow wants to slow Junior down by chopping away at his legs.
Stormcrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Junior tried to score with a low kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up but Junior circles away and keeps his distance.
Stormcrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow staying out of range there.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stormcrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stormcrow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch.
Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Junior throws a leg kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Stormcrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Junior blocks a jab.
A big left from Stormcrow misses.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Junior misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Stormcrow sprawls well.
Junior lands a jab to the nose.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jorge Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stormcrow slams his shin into Junior's torso.
Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Junior tries to score with a low kick but Stormcrow moves his leg out of the way.
Stormcrow slips under a jab.
Stormcrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stormcrow connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior defending well as Stormcrow loads up on a big left hand.
Junior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Stormcrow, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow wants to clinch.
Stormcrow cracks the inside of Junior's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Stormcrow misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a straight right.
Junior motions for Stormcrow to come forward. Junior throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Stormcrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior has time to react.
Stormcrow throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior is defended easily by Stormcrow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stormcrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Stormcrow. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stormcrow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bowser Stormcrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stormcrow 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow is the new welterweight champion!
Bowser Stormcrow spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.