PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolad Kjeldsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Storm
vs
Kjeldsson

180 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Nutrition Your Way!

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolad Kjeldsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kjeldsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kjeldsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm tries to pass to full mount but Kjeldsson defends it.
Kjeldsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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.
Kjeldsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Storm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Storm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kjeldsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Kjeldsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Storm seems to be working for a kimura but Kjeldsson defends the submission attempt.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kjeldsson is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Storm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Storm controlling the pace.

Storm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kjeldsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Storm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kjeldsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kjeldsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kjeldsson!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kjeldsson laying and praying for a moment but Storm takes advantage and regains half guard.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kjeldsson is looking to stall here but Storm recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Kjeldsson trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Kjeldsson pushes down on Storm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm wants to stand back up but Kjeldsson manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kjeldsson throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Storm duly obliges.

It looks like Rolad Kjeldsson has been cut.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kjeldsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kjeldsson misses with a looping right.
Kjeldsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kjeldsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kjeldsson misses with the combination.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kjeldsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kjeldsson sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Kjeldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Storm clinches.

Storm breaks from the clinch.

Storm drops Kjeldsson with a nice combination! Storm dives into Kjeldsson's guard, looking to finish!

Kjeldsson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kjeldsson is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kjeldsson wants to hit a switch here but Storm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kjeldsson there!
Kjeldsson is squirming around, avoiding Storm's attempts to control the action.
Kjeldsson wants to control but Storm is having none of it.

Storm working for a guillotine from mount but Kjeldsson is in no mood to give up.

Storm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kjeldsson is surviving well by controlling Storm's body position as best he can.
Kjeldsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kjeldsson seems to have recovered his senses.

Storm goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kjeldsson turns into him and now he's in Storm's guard.
Kjeldsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Storm is looking to stand up but Kjeldsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Storm pulls Kjeldsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Kjeldsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm wants to stand but Kjeldsson is controlling the position.
Chris Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kjeldsson prevents Storm from improving his position.
Kjeldsson is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Kjeldsson trying to advance position but Storm counters by regaining guard.
Storm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kjeldsson is controlling him.
Kjeldsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kjeldsson wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Kjeldsson trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rolad Kjeldsson.

Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm can't get the takedown.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
Kjeldsson working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Storm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rolad Kjeldsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Kjeldsson. That snapped Storm's head back.
Kjeldsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm scores with a one two! Kjeldsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kjeldsson.
Storm throws a right hand that Kjeldsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kjeldsson also avoids with ease.
Chris Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kjeldsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Storm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Kjeldsson tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kjeldsson scores with a shot to the body.
Kjeldsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kjeldsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Kjeldsson throws a right hand that Storm ducks under and follows up with a left that Storm also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Storm is rocked!
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Kjeldsson slips the punch.
Storm misses with the combination.
Kjeldsson stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjeldsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kjeldsson knocks Storm out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rolad Kjeldsson!
An intense looking Rolad Kjeldsson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Blodet av mina fiender kommer att fortsätta att driva min framgång. Du bär vittne till min uppstigning. Guttentag mina vänner.'.