PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Abubazi (ranked 5242 p4p, 555 weight class) and Myles Storm (ranked 5262 p4p, 557 weight class). Abubazi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Israeli National Anthem . Kareem Abubazi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Abubazi
vs
Storm

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem Abubazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Storm!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Abubazi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abubazi's guard.
Storm trying to control but Abubazi is working from the bottom.
Abubazi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abubazi, not yet.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Abubazi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.

Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Storm prevents Abubazi from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abubazi is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
Abubazi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away.

Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abubazi trying to control here.

Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.

Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Abubazi is defending well.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
Abubazi is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.

Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abubazi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abubazi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Storm has gone for a leg lock! Abubazi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Storm's guard.

Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abubazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Abubazi trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm is thwarting Abubazi's attempts to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.

Storm is looking for a kimura here.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Abubazi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abubazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.

Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abubazi won't allow Storm to pass to mount.

Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abubazi is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.

Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abubazi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Storm trying to work for an americana but Abubazi has managed to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to pass the guard.

Storm drops back looking for a leg! Abubazi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abubazi manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Abubazi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Storm shoots in for a takedown but Abubazi shows good takedown defense.
Abubazi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Storm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abubazi's waist but Abubazi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Storm off to one side.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Storm looking to score a takedown here. Abubazi is defending well but Storm drives through and ends up in Abubazi's guard.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.

Storm is looking for a kimura here.

Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Abubazi defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Abubazi is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm wants to work for an arm triangle but Abubazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abubazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Storm seems to be looking for submissions.

Storm is working for a submission of some sort.

Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abubazi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Abubazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abubazi.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Abubazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Abubazi is keeping the position.

Abubazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm pushing down on Abubazi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Abubazi defends it.
Storm wants to control but Abubazi is keeping him busy.
Myles Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.

Storm is working for a kimura but Abubazi is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm is stalling here. Abubazi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Storm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abubazi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Storm is trying to control Abubazi's posture but Abubazi avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abubazi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abubazi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm is trying to control the position but Abubazi postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abubazi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Storm working for a triangle but Abubazi defends it easily.
Abubazi wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Storm trying to control the position.

Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abubazi defends it easily.
Storm is trying to keep Abubazi in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abubazi is aware though and is defending well.
Abubazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abubazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Abubazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Abubazi tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Abubazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kareem Abubazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Storm.

That's eight 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.
Abubazi shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abubazi but Abubazi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Abubazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Storm is trying to get an arm triangle but Abubazi is defending well.
Myles Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm looking to control but Abubazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Myles Storm!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Myles Storm!

Myles Storm wins by unanimous decision!