PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Runar Runarsson (ranked 2528 p4p, 320 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 2446 p4p, 313 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Runarsson
vs
Power

185 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Urban Fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runar Runarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runarsson tries to clinch up.

Runarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Runarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power trying to control the position but instead, Runarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Power into the cage.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Runarsson.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runarsson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Runarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Max Power has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Runarsson pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Runarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runarsson.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
A head punch on the inside from Runarsson fails to land.
Power tries to work over Runarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Runarsson scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Power is trying to force a seperation but Runarsson has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.

Power breaks from the clinch.
Power takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runarsson rushes Power and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Power.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Runarsson gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runarsson avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Runarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power wants to break free but Runarsson has control.
Runarsson presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Runarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Runarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Runarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Runar Runarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runarsson.
Runarsson jabs Power to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Runarsson moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power slips under a jab.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Power swings for the body but Runarsson moves out of range.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runarsson.
Runarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Runarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runarsson.
Runarsson digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
Runarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runarsson wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Runarsson moves into the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Runarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power cracks Runarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Runarsson darts in and clinches Power up against the cage.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runarsson tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Runarsson.
Power blocks a body shot from Runarsson.
Runarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
A short right from Runarsson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Runarsson's head.

Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runarsson wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Runarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runarsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runarsson wants to clinch.
Runarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Runarsson is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
Runarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Runarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Runarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Runarsson tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Runarsson back against the cage.
Runarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short right from Runarsson.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Runar Runarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Runarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Runarsson is looking to clinch.
Power catches Runarsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Runarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runarsson.
Power is looking to clinch.
Runarsson misses with a straight right.
Runarsson misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Runarsson wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Runarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Runarsson misses its intended target.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Runarsson.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runarsson misses with an uppercut.
Power throws a jab when Runarsson was well out of range.
Runarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Runarsson misses the target.
Power lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Runarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runarsson misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Runarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Runarsson wants to clinch.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Runarsson moves away and avoids it.
Power lands a body shot.

Runarsson drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Runarsson working aggressively here.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Runarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Runarsson's head.
Runarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runarsson misses with some punches.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runarsson misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runarsson.
Runarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runarsson lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Runarsson.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runarsson.
Runarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Runarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Runarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Runarsson lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Runarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runarsson misses with a body punch.
Runarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power stalling in the clinch but Runarsson improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Runarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
Runarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Runarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Power takes a shot to the head.
Runarsson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Runarsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Runarsson.
Runarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Runarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runarsson avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Runarsson.

Power is rocked!
A short right from Runarsson on the inside.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Runarsson finish him?
Runarsson digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runarsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Power with a big uppercut! Power tries to clinch up but Runarsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Power to the mat! Power covers up and Runarsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Runar Runarsson!
A very excited looking Runar Runarsson 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.