PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Canton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Canton
vs
Runestorm

176 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Canton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canton closes the distance and clinches up with Runestorm, looking for a takedown. Canton pushes Runestorm against the cage but Runestorm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm is looking to clinch but Canton is avoiding it.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Canton.
Canton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Runestorm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Runestorm is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Canton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runestorm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Runestorm is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canton is trying to get an arm triangle but Runestorm is defending well.
Canton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Runestorm is looking for a sweep.
Canton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runestorm wants to control but Canton postures up.

Canton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runestorm can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Runestorm is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Canton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runestorm. Canton does a little dance to reset his feet.

Canton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runestorm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canton.

Canton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runestorm has escaped the position, nice work there.

Canton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Runestorm tries to clinch there but Canton circles away.
Sven Runestorm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Runestorm tries to clinch up.
Runestorm scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runestorm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runestorm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runestorm tries to clinch but Canton moves out of range.
Runestorm wants to clinch up but Canton keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Canton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Canton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Johnny Canton has been cut.

Canton scores with a takedown into Runestorm's guard.
Canton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Runestorm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Canton is working for a submission of some sort.
Runestorm is not content to let Canton control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Canton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Runestorm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Canton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canton controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runestorm wants to clinch.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Canton with a series of wild strikes but Canton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runestorm scores with a punch to the head.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runestorm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canton was well out of range. Poor timing from Runestorm.
Canton shoots for a double leg takedown but Runestorm sprawls well. He's pushed Canton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Canton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Runestorm's guard.
Runestorm is trying to keep Canton in close.

Canton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Runestorm is pulling down on Canton's head to control his posture.
Canton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Runestorm working a defensive guard here.
Canton being controlled here momentarily.
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 Johnny Canton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Canton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Canton throws a nice head kick!
Runestorm is looking to clinch.
Runestorm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Runestorm both land. Nice combination.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sven Runestorm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm misses with a wild combination.
Runestorm throws a body punch but Canton moves out of range.
Runestorm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canton.
Runestorm tries to clinch up but Canton circles away and keeps his distance.
Runestorm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runestorm misses with a looping left.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch but Canton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runestorm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canton.
Canton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canton swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm looks to land a combination but Canton avoids it well.

Runestorm has Canton up against the cage in a clinch.
Canton tries to score a body lock takedown but Runestorm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Canton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runestorm tries to pull guard but Canton holds him up against the cage and eventually Runestorm drops back down to his feet.
Canton has Runestorm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runestorm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Runestorm prevents it.
Runestorm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canton avoids it.
Runestorm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Runestorm pushes Canton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runestorm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnny Canton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Runestorm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runestorm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Runestorm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Canton jumps guard but Runestorm stands there with Canton around his waist. Canton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Canton is working for takedown but Runestorm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canton stops a takedown attempt from Runestorm.
Canton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runestorm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Canton prevents the takedown attempt.
Canton keeps control of Runestorm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Runestorm walks away with a smile on his face. Canton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Runestorm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canton rather than just go for the knockout.
Runestorm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Runestorm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Canton!