UPG 26: Anger Management PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isibeda Tintti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tintti
vs
McSweeney

169 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Adrenaline

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isibeda Tintti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles McSweeney!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Tintti there.

It looks like Charles McSweeney has been cut.
Tintti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSweeney circles away quickly and effectively.
McSweeney avoids the body shot from Tintti.
Tintti slips under a jab.
McSweeney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McSweeney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tintti's hands.
Tintti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSweeney tries to move into range but Tintti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McSweeney tests Tintti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tintti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McSweeney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tintti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Tintti.
McSweeney misses with a looping right.
Tintti looks to land a left hand but McSweeney moved out of range nicely.
Tintti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tintti blocks a head kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tintti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tintti swings for the body but McSweeney moves out of range.
McSweeney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSweeney thuds his right hand into Tintti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tintti walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McSweeney.
McSweeney throws a right and a left that Tintti avoids nicely.
Tintti throws a hook but McSweeney blocks it.
Nice shot by Tintti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSweeney dodges the punch combination from Tintti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tintti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tintti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tintti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tintti throws a jab but it's blocked by McSweeney.
A punch combination from Tintti misses.
Tintti connects with a crisp jab.

McSweeney is rocked!
Tintti moves in close and cracks McSweeney with a massive right hand! McSweeney, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tintti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isibeda Tintti!
Isibeda Tintti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit comes to the cage accompanied by Pain. Jose Rozemblit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rozemblit
vs
Larsen

190 cm
23
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozemblit counters with a nice body shot.

Rozemblit gets the takedown into side control.
Larsen is letting Rozemblit control him for a moment.

Rozemblit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rozemblit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rozemblit throws a strike aimed at the side of Larsen's head but Larsen avoids it well.
Larsen struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Larsen is trying to get back to half guard.

Rozemblit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rozemblit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Rozemblit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen tries to bench press Rozemblit off him but Rozemblit keeps the position.
Larsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Larsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rozemblit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rozemblit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsen is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rozemblit wants to finish this one by submission but Larsen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rozemblit.
Larsen tries to hold on but Rozemblit postures up.
Rozemblit wants to control the pace but Larsen is squirming around nicely.
Larsen tries to control the position but Rozemblit now has his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rozemblit looking for the choke from the back.
Larsen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rozemblit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Larsen is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rozemblit controlling the position easily from mount.

Larsen tries to improve his position but Rozemblit has taken his back! Rozemblit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Larsen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rozemblit pushes Larsen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Rozemblit!
A victorious Jose Rozemblit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet has chosen Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dy
vs
Bennet

180 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Dy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bennet cracks Dy with an uppercut from hell and Dy crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bennet's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Dy is rocked!

It looks like Lucas Dy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bennet loads up on a big left hand. Dy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bennet looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dy can't hide his disappointment, as Bennet celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bennet!
Charles Bennet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Pedro Bengoetxea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pedro Bengoetxea
vs
Cooper

183 cm
29
210 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

173 cm
21
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Pedro Bengoetxea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengoetxea misses with a hook.
Bengoetxea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Bengoetxea.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Cooper coming out on top.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Good exchange - Cooper coming out on top.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Bengoetxea.
Cooper misses with a right hand
letting Bengoetxea counter with a right hand.

It looks like Adam Cooper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Bengoetxea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengoetxea misses with an uppercut.
Bengoetxea misses with a hook.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Cooper punishes Bengoetxea's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bengoetxea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Bengoetxea misses.
Bengoetxea lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengoetxea misses with an uppercut
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bengoetxea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bengoetxea thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Cooper. That snapped Bengoetxea's head back.
Bengoetxea throws an off balance right hand
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bengoetxea misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper scores with a one two! Bengoetxea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bengoetxea is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengoetxea throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cooper lands a leg kick that knocks Bengoetxea off balance momentarily.
Cooper pushes Bengoetxea away with a front kick.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Bengoetxea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Cooper has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper lands a nice hook to Bengoetxea's body. Bengoetxea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bengoetxea on the side of the head.
Bengoetxea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengoetxea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper tests Bengoetxea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Cooper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cooper lunges at Bengoetxea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bengoetxea's hand.
Cooper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bengoetxea eats them both and turns towards Cooper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Cooper drops Bengoetxea with a beautiful combination! Bengoetxea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!

Bengoetxea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper throws the left hand but Bengoetxea avoids the punch easily.
Cooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooper slips under a jab.
Adam Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bengoetxea thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bengoetxea throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
Bengoetxea misses with a left hand
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bengoetxea misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Cooper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bengoetxea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Cooper lands a leg kick that knocks Bengoetxea off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bengoetxea backs up against the cage.
Bengoetxea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Bengoetxea's head.
Bengoetxea misses with a hook
and Cooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bengoetxea thinking.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bengoetxea takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bengoetxea.
Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bengoetxea momentarily.
Bengoetxea walks into a left hand.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bengoetxea's hands.
Oh Bengoetxea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bengoetxea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bengoetxea seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bengoetxea will feel that in the morning.
Cooper lands with a nice body punch.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bengoetxea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bengoetxea scrambles back to his feet.
Bengoetxea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cooper drops Bengoetxea with a beautiful combination! Bengoetxea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!
Cooper Throws a clean left jab. Cooper Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Bengoetxea's chin! Bengoetxea crumbles to the ground and Cooper follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Cooper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Cooper!
Adam Cooper gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niska Laukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson's entrance music is all nightmare long by metallica. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swanson
vs
Laukaus

185 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niska Laukaus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukaus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laukaus is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Laukaus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laukaus scores with a body shot.
Swanson throws a right hand that misses
and Laukaus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Laukaus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laukaus misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Laukaus which made him look bad.
No joy there for Laukaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laukaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laukaus scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Swanson misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laukaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laukaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laukaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Laukaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Swanson moves out of range as Laukaus strikes.
Laukaus misses the shot to the body.
Swanson misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swanson shoots in and bounces Laukaus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laukaus keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Laukaus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laukaus works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laukaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laukaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laukaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target.
Laukaus misses with a looping right.
Laukaus tries to clinch but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson misses with an uppercut
and Laukaus counters with an inside leg kick.
Laukaus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Laukaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laukaus but Laukaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Laukaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laukaus jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Laukaus throws a big shot that misses.

Laukaus drives through and clinches with Swanson against the cage.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laukaus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Laukaus does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Laukaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Laukaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Laukaus moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Laukaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swanson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laukaus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson stops Laukaus from standing up.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Laukaus is keeping the position.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laukaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
Swanson advances to half guard.
Laukaus is not content to let Swanson control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laukaus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swanson is just content to waste time from the top position. Laukaus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Laukaus is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Swanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laukaus tries to clinch there but Swanson circles away.
Laukaus misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Laukaus is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laukaus counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Laukaus to acknowledge the strikes.
Laukaus wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Laukaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laukaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laukaus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Laukaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swanson cracks Laukaus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Laukaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Laukaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Laukaus counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Swanson.
Swanson fails with the takedown.
Laukaus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laukaus doesn't manage to clinch there - Swanson circles away.
Laukaus throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Laukaus cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laukaus's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laukaus wants to stand but Swanson is controlling the position.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laukaus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laukaus wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukaus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niska Laukaus.
I think Laukaus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niska Laukaus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Redban
vs
Thompson

171 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
135 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redban as he jumps to the side.
Redban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Redban throws a big shot that misses.
Redban avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Redban scores with a shot to the body.
Redban takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Redban throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Redban scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson wants to clinch but Redban slips to the side
and Redban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A slow jab from Redban misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Redban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
Redban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brian Redban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Redban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Redban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redban swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Redban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Redban misses with a hook

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Redban won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Redban is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Redban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson throwing strikes but Redban manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Redban controlling the position.
Redban working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban is staying tight to Thompson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redban in side control, throwing shots but Thompson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Redban is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
Redban controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brian Redban just wasn't active enough.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Redban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redban looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Redban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Redban is avoiding it.
Thompson tries to clinch but Redban is having none of it.
Redban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Redban pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Redban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redban is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redban circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Redban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Redban lands a nice looking body shot.
Redban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Redban throws a combination that misses

and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson prevents Redban from breaking the clinch.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redban keeps the fight on the outside.
Redban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redban misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Redban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redban jabs at Thompson's body.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson moves forwards but Redban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redban connects with a body shot.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Redban sprawls well.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves forwards but Redban connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redban fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Redban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brian Redban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redban throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redban. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redban circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redban tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Redban moved away.
Redban scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Redban swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Redban. Those never looked like landing.
Redban keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson stalks Redban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Redban's face. Redban staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redban tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redban as he avoids it easily.
Redban looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with the combination.
Brian Redban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson misses the body punch
and Redban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Redban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Redban sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redban throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Redban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redban is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Redban's thigh. Redban counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Redban holds on and takes a little breather.
Redban is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Redban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Redban wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Redban looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Redban lands a jab to the head.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brian Redban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson tries to clinch but Redban moves out of range.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Thompson blocks the low kick.
Redban with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redban moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Redban slips under a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban lands with an overhand left.
Redban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Redban. That snapped Thompson's head back.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Redban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redban misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Redban jumps back.
Redban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson throws a head kick but Redban moves out of range.
Redban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Redban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redban cracks Thompson with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Redban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redban, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Redban!
A victorious Brian Redban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Kraze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Peppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraze comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night . Teppo Peppo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kraze
vs
Peppo

191 cm
28
277 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peyton Kraze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Peppo.
Peppo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraze.
Peppo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraze misses with a hook.
Kraze looks to land a combination but Peppo avoids it well.
Peppo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Peppo coming out on top.

It looks like Peyton Kraze has been cut.
Kraze fails to land with a series of punches.
Peppo scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kraze does it's job there.

It looks like Teppo Peppo has been cut.
Kraze scores with a one two! Peppo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kraze.
Teppo Peppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo throws a low kick, looking for Kraze's leg but Kraze calmly moves out of range.
Kraze connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Peppo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kraze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peyton Kraze!
A very excited looking Peyton Kraze rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tate's choice of entrance music: U got 2 know. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Storm
vs
Tate

191 cm
21
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
28
286 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Tate!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm lands the left hand.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Tate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate somewhat.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate.
Silas Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Tate.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate.
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Tate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Tate slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but Tate avoids it.
Patrick Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tate's hands.
Tate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Tate shoots in.
Tate closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tate looks gassed!
Tate takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Tate's knee but Tate avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Tate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Storm is nestled in close to Tate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Storm controlling the action here.
Storm prevents Tate from standing back up.

Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Tate is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm trying to mount his opponent but Tate defends it.
Tate on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tate is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tate avoid being mounted?
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
Storm working over Tate with some ground and pound. Tate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm wants to take a breather but Tate is having none of it.
Storm seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tate trying to control from the bottom.
Tate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Tate missing with punches from the bottom.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Storm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tate is just riding it out for now. Storm eventually gives up the hold.
Tate pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tate is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm trying to control the pace.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.

Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silas 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.

Tate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Storm misses.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate wants to clinch.
Patrick Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate slips under a jab from Storm.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Silas Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Tate.
Storm scores with a decent looking hook.

Tate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate is trying to control. Storm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves into full guard.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm has his hands on Tate's head, controlling the position.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Storm seems keen to control Tate's posture.
Tate wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Tate prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm controlling the position.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Silas Storm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Storm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.

Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate can't do much from the bottom here.
Storm taking a breather here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tate wants to get back to his feet.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tate is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Tate is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Storm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Storm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Silas Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm scoring with punches from side control.

Tate is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Storm tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Storm working the ground and pound.
Tate tries to escape but Storm is in control.
Storm working the ground and pound from side control.

Tate throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tate glances at the clock... BAM! Storm nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Tate crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Tate is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silas Storm!
Silas Storm 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.