PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asbjorn Rundstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundstrom has chosen Lose Control as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valor
vs
Rundstrom

186 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Adam's NORTHERN WILD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Prince Valor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asbjorn Rundstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rundstrom is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Rundstrom as he connects with a hook.
Rundstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valor.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rundstrom moves away from the strike by Valor.
Rundstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valor.
Rundstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rundstrom.
Valor throws a leg kick but Rundstrom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valor misses with the body kick
and Rundstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valor scores with a head kick.

It looks like Asbjorn Rundstrom has been cut.
Valor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valor misses with a straight left.

Rundstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Rundstrom tries to stall but Valor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundstrom prevents a body shot from Valor.
Rundstrom has had enough of the clinch but Valor keeps him there for the moment.
Valor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rundstrom's elbow.
Rundstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Valor.
Rundstrom blocks a body shot from Valor.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valor throws a punch but it's blocked by Rundstrom.
Valor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rundstrom's efforts to push away.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Rundstrom controls the action.
Rundstrom tries to break free but Valor pushes him back against the cage.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rundstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valor prevents it.
Rundstrom avoiding damage as Valor throws knees to the body.
Rundstrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valor cracks Rundstrom with a nice body shot.
Valor misses with a punch on the inside.
Rundstrom effectively controlling the action 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!
Valor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rundstrom wants to break free but Valor has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valor lands a right hand.
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rundstrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valor is keeping busy.
Valor tries to land a knee to the head but Rundstrom blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom blocks an uppercut.
Valor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rundstrom's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Valor - that landed with a thud.
Rundstrom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valor is keeping busy.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rundstrom blocks a body shot from Valor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
Valor gets through Rundstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rundstrom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rundstrom wants to break free but Valor has control.
Valor stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Valor.
Valor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Rundstrom tries to break the clinch but Valor is controlling the position.
Rundstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Valor has double underhooks.
Valor scores with a hook to the body.
Valor misses with the head strike.
Rundstrom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valor up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rundstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rundstrom can't find room to land a body shot as Valor controls the action.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rundstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valor avoids it.
Rundstrom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rundstrom.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Rundstrom controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Valor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asbjorn Rundstrom's cut.
That's time! Valor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rundstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Rundstrom slips the punch.
Rundstrom lands a jab to the nose.
Valor tries to clinch there but Rundstrom circles away.
That kick from Valor tenderised Rundstrom's leg. Rundstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rundstrom's sensitive parts.
A combination from Rundstrom does no damage.
Rundstrom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valor tries a head kick but it misses.
Valor misses with a body punch
and Rundstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
Valor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rundstrom catches Valor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rundstrom blocks a jab.
Asbjorn Rundstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rundstrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rundstrom missing with a left hand there. Valor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valor digs a good hook to Rundstrom's body.
Rundstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Rundstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rundstrom misses.
Valor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rundstrom.
Rundstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Valor.
Valor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rundstrom slips under a jab from Valor.
Valor throws an off balance right hand

and Rundstrom moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor tries to throw a body punch but Rundstrom avoids it by throwing Valor back against the cage.
Valor misses with a body punch.
Valor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rundstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Valor controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Rundstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valor.
Rundstrom tries to break the clinch but Valor is controlling the position.
Valor lands with a right to the head.
Rundstrom is pushing Valor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Rundstrom on the inside.
Prince Valor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rundstrom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rundstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valor has him pressed against the cage.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Valor.
Valor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rundstrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rundstrom misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Rundstrom breaks from the clinch.
Valor misses with a body punch
and Rundstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rundstrom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Valor misses its intended target.
Valor slips a jab from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valor lands with a slapping head kick.
Valor throws a hook but Rundstrom avoids it easily.
Valor thows a leg kick but Rundstrom checks it
enabling Rundstrom to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valor throws a poor cross that misses
and Rundstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rundstrom misses with a body shot.
Rundstrom ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
Prince Valor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valor is looking to clinch but Rundstrom is avoiding it.
Rundstrom walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valor.
Valor misses with a lunging right hand
and Rundstrom counters with a three punch combo that has Valor backing up. Valor nods at Rundstrom to acknowledge the strikes.
Rundstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rundstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rundstrom tries to keep at a distance but Valor has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Valor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Valor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asbjorn Rundstrom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rundstrom throws a head kick but Valor moves out of range.
Rundstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Valor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rundstrom.
A shot to the liver by Valor. Beautiful body shot.
Rundstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valor staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rundstrom. Valor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valor throws a head kick but Rundstrom moves out of range.
Rundstrom misses with a double jab.
Rundstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundstrom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rundstrom misses with a double jab.
Rundstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rundstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
Valor tries to land a leg kick but Rundstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Prince Valor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Valor.
Rundstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rundstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valor. Valor obviously looking to wear him down.
Valor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valor's corner calls for a 1-2. Valor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valor connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valor throws the left hand but Rundstrom avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor takes a swing at Rundstrom's ribcage but misses.
Rundstrom jabs Valor right on the nose. Valor blinks but takes it well.
Valor lands a right hook to the body.
Valor throws a hook but Rundstrom blocks it.
Rundstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Valor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Valor.
Nice body punch from Valor.
Rundstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rundstrom circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rundstrom's head.
Valor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rundstrom under the eye.
Rundstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Valor, looking for a takedown. Rundstrom pushes Valor against the cage but Valor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rundstrom dips to his left and cracks Valor with an uppercut!
Prince Valor is winning the standup battle so far.
Valor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rundstrom throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Rundstrom.
Valor throws a low kick but Rundstrom avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rundstrom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rundstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Valor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rundstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Rundstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valor misses with a low kick as Rundstrom jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom slips a jab and a cross from Valor.
Rundstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rundstrom slips a jab from Valor.
Valor slips a jab and a cross from Rundstrom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rundstrom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valor.
A shot to the liver by Valor. Beautiful body shot.
Valor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor feints and then cracks Rundstrom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rundstrom down.
Rundstrom feints a jab promting Valor to slip. Rundstrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rundstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valor misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Prince Valor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Asbjorn Rundstrom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Valor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rundstrom on the side of the head.
Valor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valor blocks a head kick by Rundstrom.
Valor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rundstrom slips under a jab.
Rundstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rundstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rundstrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Rundstrom slams his shin into Valor's torso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rundstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rundstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rundstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor looks for the body kick but Rundstrom saw that one coming.
Valor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rundstrom tries to bum rush Valor with a series of wild strikes but Valor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valor tries a low kick but Rundstrom avoids it.
Valor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rundstrom moves away.
Valor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rundstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rundstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rundstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valor wants to land a leg kick but Rundstrom is out of range.
Valor scores with a jab. Rundstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rundstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rundstrom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom lands a two punch combo.
Rundstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Valor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valor misses the shot to the body.
Valor wants to clinch but Rundstrom slips to the side
and Rundstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rundstrom misses with a wild combination.
Rundstrom blocks a jab.
Rundstrom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rundstrom misses with a hook.
Rundstrom misses with an uppercut. Valor saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rundstrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valor slips a jab from Rundstrom.
Valor just misses with a punch to the body.
Valor misses with a leg kick
and Rundstrom counters with a left and a right that stings Valor.
Valor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valor connects with a leg kick. Rundstrom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rundstrom defending well as Valor loads up on a big left hand.
Valor missing with a left hand there. Rundstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valor checks the leg kick.
Rundstrom with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Rundstrom misses
and Valor counters with a good low kick that Rundstrom was not able to check.
Rundstrom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rundstrom moves away from the strike by Valor.
Valor tries to work over Rundstrom's front leg with a kick but Rundstrom checks it.
Valor misses with a looping left.
Valor lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Valor.
Rundstrom throws a wild body kick that Valor sees coming a mile off.
Valor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rundstrom.
Valor misses with a leg kick
and Rundstrom counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rundstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rundstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Valor's shoulder, as Valor tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Valor had his way with Asbjorn Rundstrom in that round.
The cut man is working on Asbjorn Rundstrom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rundstrom tries to land a body kick
and Valor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valor tries to clinch there but Rundstrom circles away.
Valor dips to his left and cracks Rundstrom with an uppercut!
Valor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rundstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valor counters with a stiff right hand.
Rundstrom misses with a hook.
Valor misses with a low kick as Rundstrom jumps back.
Rundstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rundstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Valor.
Valor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rundstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valor cracks Rundstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor throws a shot from downtown. Rundstrom moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Valor misses the target.
Valor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Valor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rundstrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Valor's head.

Rundstrom rushes Valor and presses him up against the cage.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rundstrom's elbow.
Rundstrom can't get the takedown.
Rundstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valor fails to land.
Valor tries a body shot but Rundstrom blocks it.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rundstrom is trying to force a seperation but Valor has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom tries to circle away but Valor has him pinned against the cage.
Valor misses with a punch to the body.
Valor misses with a knee strike.
Valor lands a hook that snaps the head of Rundstrom backwards.
Rundstrom digs a right hand into Valor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valor's gas tank.
Valor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rundstrom can't break the clinch.
Rundstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rundstrom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rundstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Valor.

Rundstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom takes a swing at Valor's ribcage but misses.
Rundstrom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valor misses with a body punch
and Rundstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rundstrom avoids the body shot from Valor.
Valor dodges the punch combination from Rundstrom.
Rundstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Rundstrom moves out of range as Valor strikes.
Valor throws out a loose jab but Rundstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rundstrom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundstrom throws a combination that misses
and Valor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rundstrom really felt that one!
Valor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rundstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valor moves away.
Valor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rundstrom.
Valor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valor throws a push kick but Rundstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Valor misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valor, as that shot connected.
Rundstrom ducks under a wild hook from Valor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor thows a body shot but no joy.
Valor throws an overhand right that lands on Rundstrom's shoulder, as Rundstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Rundstrom scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Prince Valor.
Well Valor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Prince Valor!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Prince Valor!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Prince Valor!

Prince Valor wins by unanimous decision!
Prince Valor retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Prince Valor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.