PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Warning!. Bruvik has chosen Rånny Bruvik as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tornado CPW
vs
Bruvik

180 cm
29
143 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

160 cm
29
140 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

$50

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 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the body
and Bruvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW misses the jab.
Tornado CPW throws a jab when Bruvik was well out of range.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Bruvik tenderised Tornado CPW's leg. Tornado CPW is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tornado CPW throws out the jab.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW misses the body punch
and Bruvik counters with a good low kick that Tornado CPW was not able to check.
Bruvik moves out of range of the leg kick from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW tests Bruvik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruvik manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW is looking to wear down Bruvik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Bruvik's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruvik.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruvik manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruvik.
Tyrone Tornado CPW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bruvik misses.
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tornado CPW blocks a leg kick.
Bruvik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruvik is just out of range.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruvik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Tornado CPW moves into range and clinches up with Bruvik.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruvik controls his hands.
Bruvik is looking to control Tornado CPW's arms but Tornado CPW gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruvik has his back to the cage.
Bruvik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Tornado CPW.
Bruvik throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bruvik breaks the clinch.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bruvik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tornado CPW.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornado CPW connects with a crisp jab.
Tornado CPW is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tornado CPW avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Tornado CPW fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruvik, pushing him back against the cage.

Bruvik breaks from the clinch.
Tornado CPW throws a poor cross that misses
and Bruvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Tornado CPW takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tornado CPW.
Bruvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bruvik just leaning against Tornado CPW, taking a breather.
Tornado CPW stalling in the clinch but Bruvik improves position.

Bruvik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tornado CPW sizes up Bruvik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Tornado CPW.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bruvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tornado CPW catches Bruvik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bruvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tornado CPW scores with the left hand. Bruvik knows he should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bruvik.
Tornado CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tornado CPW darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruvik swinging wildly here.

Bruvik has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruvik controls his hands.

Bruvik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tornado CPW jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik slips under a jab.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruvik manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruvik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruvik blocks a low kick nicely.
Tornado CPW has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruvik.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping right.
Bruvik has a takedown stuffed.
Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruvik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tornado CPW gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tornado CPW.
Bruvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruvik's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Tornado CPW dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bruvik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tornado CPW loads up on a big right hand but Bruvik slips the punch.
Tornado CPW chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruvik can pounce on him.
Tornado CPW is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tornado CPW 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.
Tornado CPW throws a lazy right hand but Bruvik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.
Tornado CPW throws a looping overhand right but Bruvik ducks down to avoid it.
Tornado CPW doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruvik circles away.
Tornado CPW throws a hook but Bruvik blocks it.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab to the body.

Tornado CPW gets tackled into the cage by Bruvik. Bruvik maintains the clinch.
Bruvik lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruvik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruvik blocks a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bruvik.
Bruvik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruvik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tornado CPW backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tornado CPW as Bruvik tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bruvik is struggling to control the position.
Tornado CPW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruvik controls his hands.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Bruvik avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruvik.
Bruvik throws an elbow but it misses.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Bruvik controls the action.
A body shot lands from Bruvik.

Bruvik breaks from the clinch.
Bruvik tries a low kick but Tornado CPW avoids it.
Tornado CPW comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bruvik misses with a hook
and Tornado CPW counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tornado CPW checks a leg kick.
Tornado CPW tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruvik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tornado CPW on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bruvik. Bruvik obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruvik lands a really nice looking cross but Tornado CPW seems unphased.
Bruvik throws a front kick aimed at Tornado CPW's knee but Tornado CPW avoids it well.
Bruvik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruvik.
Tornado CPW throws out a leg kick but Bruvik moves out of range and Tornado CPW only half commits.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot
and Bruvik counters with an inside leg kick.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tornado CPW throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruvik.
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the body

and Bruvik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bruvik.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruvik wants to pass the guard but Tornado CPW is keeping the position.
Bruvik wants to control from the top but Tornado CPW keeps moving.
Tornado CPW will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bruvik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronny Bruvik hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bruvik thumps Tornado CPW with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW is looking to slow Bruvik down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Tornado CPW misses.
Bruvik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tornado CPW has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook to the body. Bruvik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses the body punch
and Bruvik counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW connects with a body shot.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruvik manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruvik moves out of range as Tornado CPW strikes.

Tornado CPW pushes Bruvik up against the cage in a clinch.
Tornado CPW cracks Bruvik with a nice body shot.
Bruvik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tornado CPW pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronny Bruvik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tornado CPW's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A low kick from Tornado CPW misses
and Bruvik counters with an inside leg kick.
Bruvik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW tries to avoid it but Bruvik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tornado CPW to the ground. Tornado CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruvik connects with a solid leg kick.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Bruvik is looking to chop away at Tornado CPW's legs.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch
and Bruvik counters with an inside leg kick.
Bruvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruvik fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruvik throws a leg kick but Tornado CPW sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tornado CPW throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruvik.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping left.
Bruvik moves away from the strike by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW lands a nice hook to Bruvik's body. Bruvik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Bruvik closes the distance and clinches.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Bruvik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruvik blocking some punches.
Tornado CPW is pushing Bruvik up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.

Bruvik manages to break the clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruvik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tornado CPW checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bruvik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruvik.
Tornado CPW lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornado CPW throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bruvik counters with an outside leg kick.
Bruvik fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Bruvik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bruvik gets the takedown into side control.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet but Bruvik drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruvik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tornado CPW avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bruvik.
Bruvik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tornado CPW on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bruvik landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruvik trying to control the action but Tornado CPW is working from the bottom.
Bruvik fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bruvik lands a few punches from side control.
Tornado CPW pushes Bruvik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bruvik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bruvik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bruvik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruvik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bruvik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Bruvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruvik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Bruvik!
Our winner, Ronny Bruvik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.