PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Runkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkle comes to the cage accompanied by Californication theme . Bruvik has chosen Rånny Bruvik as his entrance music. Ronny Bruvik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Runkle
vs
Bruvik

177 cm
30
147 lbs
27 - 15 - 1

160 cm
30
140 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

$300

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 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie Runkle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruvik misses with a body kick.
Bruvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runkle throws a hook but Bruvik blocks it.
Bruvik checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruvik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runkle digs a good body shot into Bruvik's ribs.
Bruvik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runkle lands a slapping body shot.
Bruvik throws a leg kick but Runkle checks it.
Bruvik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runkle ducks right into an uppercut from Bruvik.
A head kick by Runkle misses
letting Bruvik counter with a right hand.
Bruvik blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruvik thumps Runkle with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runkle is out of range and Bruvik settles back down.

Bruvik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Runkle tries to get to full guard but Bruvik has control of the leg.
Runkle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Runkle .
Bruvik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runkle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bruvik dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruvik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bruvik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bruvik wants to take a breather but Runkle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bruvik.
Runkle keeping moving, preventing Bruvik from controlling successfully.
Runkle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bruvik's guard.
Runkle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Bruvik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runkle 's guard.
Bruvik trying to control but Runkle is working from the bottom.
Runkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik throws a big elbow that misses.
Bruvik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Runkle keeping full guard, as Bruvik tries to pass.
Bruvik passes into half guard.
Runkle wants to get back to full guard.
Bruvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runkle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkle keeping control of the position.
Runkle won't allow Bruvik to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkle keeping control of the position.
Runkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bruvik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bruvik's back!
Bruvik prevents Runkle from getting a body triangle.
Runkle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bruvik's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruvik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bruvik instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruvik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruvik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runkle landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Runkle .
Bruvik lands with a left to the head.

Bruvik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Runkle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 turns into Bruvik and is now in his guard.
Bruvik has a closed guard, preventing Runkle from standing up.
Runkle trying to control but Bruvik is working from the bottom.
Runkle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle sitting in guard here, content to control.

Runkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Runkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bruvik defending well as Runkle loads up on a big left hand.
Bruvik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charlie Runkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkle moves away.
An inside leg kick from Bruvik misses.
Runkle ducks under a wild hook from Bruvik.
Bruvik fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Bruvik misses.
Bruvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkle .
Runkle lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik tries to score with a low kick but Runkle moves his leg out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Runkle as Bruvik shoots in.
Bruvik misses with a looping right.
Runkle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruvik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runkle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruvik.
Runkle misses with a low kick.
Runkle moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Runkle .
Runkle is looking to clinch.
Bruvik blocks a leg kick.
Bruvik misses with a leg kick
and Runkle counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runkle scores with a nice head shot.
Bruvik connects with a single shot there.
Runkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Runkle . That's going to slow Bruvik down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruvik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runkle .
Bruvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Runkle to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charlie Runkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruvik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkle moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Runkle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bruvik throws a combination that misses
and Runkle counters with a right hand to the body.
Runkle missing with a left hand there. Bruvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runkle lands a jab to the nose.
Bruvik throws out a loose jab but Runkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruvik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runkle sprawls well. Runkle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bruvik gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruvik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Runkle closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bruvik.
Runkle tries to stall but Bruvik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runkle misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik tries to stall but Runkle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bruvik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruvik.
Bruvik scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runkle backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bruvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runkle backwards.

Runkle is rocked!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oh Runkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruvik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runkle is keeping busy.
Runkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Bruvik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Runkle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruvik moves out of range of the leg kick from Runkle .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Runkle has Bruvik up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runkle backwards.
Runkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runkle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruvik.
Bruvik is trying to force a seperation but Runkle has the dominant position.
Bruvik tries to stall but Runkle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Bruvik won't want to take too many of those.
Bruvik slowing the pace effectively.
Runkle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Runkle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruvik's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik blocks an uppercut.
Runkle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runkle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runkle lands a nice uppercut.
Runkle misses with a punch to the body.
Bruvik stalls.
Bruvik tries to stall but Runkle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runkle scores with a knee to the head.
Runkle is trying to break free.
Runkle has a couple of punches blocked by Bruvik.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runkle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runkle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik wants to stall.
Runkle misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bruvik fails to land.
Runkle misses with the head strike.
Bruvik has Runkle pushed against the cage.
Charlie Runkle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronny Bruvik.
Bruvik throws a chopping leg kick but Runkle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Runkle .
Runkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 jab lands there for Bruvik.

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 Charlie Runkle .
I think Runkle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Runkle !
A very excited looking Charlie Runkle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.