PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Runkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Runkle
vs
Parker

190 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Runkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Parker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runkle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker tries for a takedown but Runkle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Runkle throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Runkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Parker swings for the body but Runkle moves out of range.
Charlie Runkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a low kick but Runkle avoids it.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runkle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Parker scores with a body shot.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Runkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkle takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Runkle thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Runkle lands.
Runkle looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Runkle throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Runkle throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Runkle only half commits.
No luck for Runkle with that takedown attempt.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runkle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkle works Parker's body with a nice hook.

Runkle closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
A short left from Runkle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Parker breaks the clinch.
Runkle throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.

Runkle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Runkle is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runkle misses with the ground and pound.
Parker is letting Runkle control him for a moment.
Parker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Runkle controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runkle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Parker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Runkle's guard! Nice work there by Parker!
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Runkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Charlie Runkle just wasn't active enough.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Runkle throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Runkle slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Runkle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.

Parker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runkle wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Runkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parker wants to control from the top but Runkle keeps moving.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Runkle working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Runkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Charlie Runkle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Parker throws a series of punches but Runkle avoids them all with ease.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Runkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker throws a right and a left that Runkle avoids nicely.
Runkle misses with a kick to the body.
Parker looks to land a combination but Runkle avoids it well.
Runkle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runkle lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Runkle.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkle.
Runkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Runkle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.
Runkle is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Runkle from controlling successfully.
Runkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Runkle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runkle wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Charlie Runkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkle wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Runkle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Parker tries to improve position but can't.
Runkle trying to control the position but Parker is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Runkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkle misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a hook but Runkle blocks it.
Parker throws a hook but Runkle blocks it.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker throws a series of punches but Runkle avoids them all with ease.
Runkle misses with a body shot.
Runkle thows a body shot but no joy.
Charlie Runkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker jabs Runkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runkle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runkle back to the cage. Parker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Runkle.
Runkle throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Runkle misses with a wild body shot.
Runkle thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkle misses with a looping left.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Runkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Runkle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Runkle.

Parker pushes Runkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkle can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Runkle throws an elbow but misses.
Runkle misses with a punch to the body.
Runkle lands with a right to the head.
Runkle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Runkle lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker has Runkle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runkle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charlie Runkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Parker.
Runkle misses with a body punch.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Runkle has double underhooks.
Runkle prevents a body shot from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Runkle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Runkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Runkle's shoulder, as Runkle tries to avoid the shot.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runkle misses with a left hand
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Runkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Runkle.

Runkle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parker, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker blocks a body shot from Runkle.
Runkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parker's defenses.
Runkle throws a head punch that misses.
Runkle misses with a punch to the body.
Runkle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runkle scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runkle is looking to clinch.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runkle swinging wildly here.
Runkle with a nice cross.
Runkle tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker cracks Runkle with an open hand slap.
Runkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Runkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parker's calf.
Runkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runkle off to one side.
Runkle misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker throws a right and a left that Runkle avoids nicely.
Runkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
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!
Runkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkle.
Runkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
Runkle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runkle shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Runkle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runkle sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Runkle moves away and avoids it.
Runkle throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Runkle only half commits.
Runkle throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
Runkle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runkle scores with a jab.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Runkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker misses with the combination.
Runkle looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Runkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Runkle.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runkle pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runkle throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Runkle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Runkle has him pressed against the cage.
Runkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Runkle fails to land.
Runkle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkle.
Runkle lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Runkle trying to land knees to the body.
Runkle prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Runkle on the inside.
Runkle tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runkle misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Runkle lands with a right to the head.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Runkle is defending well.
Runkle tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Runkle back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Runkle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Runkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parker's waist but Parker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runkle off to one side.
Runkle works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Runkle misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Runkle misses.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parker blocks a low kick nicely.

Runkle gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Runkle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from Runkle.
Runkle has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Runkle has him pressed against the cage.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runkle throws a head punch that misses.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runkle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Runkle.
Runkle struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker avoiding damage as Runkle throws knees to the body.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
Runkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Runkle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Parker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Runkle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Runkle lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkle is trying to pull guard but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Runkle scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkle tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Runkle keeps him there for the moment.
Runkle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkle tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runkle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkle misses with the head strike.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Runkle is controlling the position.
Runkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runkle lands an uppercut.
Runkle misses with a body punch.
Runkle struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runkle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charlie Runkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Parker.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Runkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkle misses with a hook.
Runkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Runkle rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker prevents a body shot from Runkle.
Parker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runkle prevents it.
Runkle misses with a punch to the body.
Runkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charlie Runkle has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runkle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Runkle tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Runkle is looking to clinch.
Runkle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runkle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Runkle wants it to stay on the feet.
Runkle tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Runkle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runkle misses with a wild body shot.
Runkle shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Runkle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runkle takes one to the side of the head.
Runkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Runkle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Runkle had his way with Travis Parker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Runkle fails to land the takedown.
Parker throws a right and a left that Runkle avoids nicely.
Runkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runkle tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkle. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Runkle. Parker shrugs it off though.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Runkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Runkle works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runkle stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Runkle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Travis Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runkle's waist but Runkle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Parker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runkle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runkle cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runkle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runkle blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runkle checks a leg kick.
Runkle feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Runkle.
Runkle scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Runkle throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Runkle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runkle thumps Parker with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Runkle.
Runkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runkle looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Runkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker tries to bum rush Runkle with a series of wild strikes but Runkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkle is looking to clinch.

Runkle clinches with his opponent.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker blocks a body shot from Runkle.
Runkle can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Runkle misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkle misses with some punches.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Runkle is defending well.
Runkle lands an uppercut.
Runkle tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkle prevents a body shot from Parker.
Parker tries to circle away but Runkle has him pinned against the cage.
Parker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charlie Runkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Parker.
Runkle tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Runkle back against the cage.
Parker tries to break free but Runkle pushes him back against the cage.
Parker is trying to push Runkle away but Runkle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Runkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker is looking to break free of the clinch but Runkle has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker prevents a body shot from Runkle.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runkle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Runkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkle.
Runkle throws a body kick that misses.
Runkle throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Runkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Runkle misses the shot to the body.
Runkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker blocks a head kick by Runkle.
Runkle just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Travis Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Runkle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charlie Runkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Runkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runkle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Runkle!
Charlie Runkle retains his light heavyweight title!
Charlie Runkle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.