PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. Fleegle Bananasplits has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bananasplits
vs
Runkman

188 cm
33
212 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

188 cm
23
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bananasplits throws a poor cross that misses
and Runkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bananasplits thinking.
Fleegle Bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bananasplits takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Fleegle Bananasplits has been cut.
Runkman throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Bananasplits takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bananasplits misses with a hook.
Bananasplits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runkman slips a jab from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runkman misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runkman is fending him off so far but Bananasplits persists. Nope, Runkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Runkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Runkman misses.
Runkman takes a swing at Bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Runkman connects with a single shot there.
Bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Runkman. Those never looked like landing.
Runkman thuds a left hand into Bananasplits's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bananasplits, as that shot connected.
Runkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runkman throws the left hand but Bananasplits avoids the punch easily.
Runkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bananasplits doesn't seem bothered though.
Runkman throws a hook to the side of Bananasplits's head but Bananasplits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Bananasplits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Runkman!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Runkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bananasplits tries to control but Runkman wriggling away.
Runkman gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkman is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bananasplits is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runkman pushes Bananasplits off looking to stand but Bananasplits dives back in and keeps control.
Runkman manages to get to full guard.
Bananasplits trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bananasplits stops Runkman from standing up.
Runkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Runkman has hold of Bananasplits's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bananasplits manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bananasplits is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bananasplits bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Runkman wants to get back to his feet but Bananasplits is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bananasplits manages to get himself to full guard.
Runkman wants to control from the top but Bananasplits keeps moving.
Runkman won't allow Bananasplits to sweep him here.
Bananasplits is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runkman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Runkman is trying to control. Bananasplits wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Runkman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runkman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bananasplits knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bananasplits trying to hold on to Runkman's head to control him but Runkman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bananasplits is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bananasplits wants to hold on but Runkman pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Runkman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Runkman with shots to the head and body - Bananasplits looks very uncomfortable down there.
Runkman looking to finish Bananasplits with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bananasplits!

Runkman working for a guillotine from mount but Bananasplits is in no mood to give up.
Runkman landing strikes from the mount.
Bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Runkman landing punches.

Bananasplits is rocked!

Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bananasplits manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but Bananasplits defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onanias Runkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleegle Bananasplits's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Runkman misses with a few strikes there.
Bananasplits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkman moves away.
Bananasplits lands with a right hand.
Runkman lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runkman, as that shot connected.
Runkman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Runkman's head.
Runkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bananasplits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runkman loads up on a big right hand but Bananasplits slips the punch.
Runkman takes one on the button.
Bananasplits fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runkman sprawls well. Runkman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Bananasplits throws a push kick but Runkman slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bananasplits throws a head kick but Runkman moves out of range.
Onanias Runkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runkman throws an overhand right that lands on Bananasplits's shoulder, as Bananasplits tries to avoid the shot.
Runkman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bananasplits misses with a lunging right hand
and Runkman counters with a right hand to the body.
Bananasplits throws a hook but Runkman blocks it.
Bananasplits throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runkman defending well as Bananasplits loads up on a big left hand.
Bananasplits throws a body kick that misses.
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Runkman.
Runkman slips under a jab from Bananasplits.
Runkman connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bananasplits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Runkman scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Runkman.
Runkman avoids the body shot from Bananasplits.
Runkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Bananasplits is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Fleegle Bananasplits's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bananasplits throws a lazy right hand but Runkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bananasplits seems to have got his legs back now.
Runkman scores with a body shot.
Runkman swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkman. Bananasplits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Runkman.
Runkman scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits keeps Runkman at a distance using the push kick.
Bananasplits drops his hands momentarily and Runkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fleegle Bananasplits's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Onanias Runkman!
Post fight, Onanias Runkman stared into the camera and said 'Who can stop me?'.