PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman comes to the cage accompanied by Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Perkele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Runkman
vs
Perkele

188 cm
23
217 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

200 cm
32
214 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman connects with a body shot.
Runkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runkman moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Runkman works the jab nicely.

Perkele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runkman was covering up waiting for the punch and Perkele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runkman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perkele throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Perkele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Runkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perkele defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Runkman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.

Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runkman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
Runkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.

Runkman looking for a guillotine here but Perkele defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runkman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Runkman tries to pass to full mount but Perkele defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Runkman has control of the leg.
Perkele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Runkman.
Perkele is trying to stand back up but Runkman is controlling him
Perkele is trying to maintain the position but Runkman is very close to passing his half guard.

Runkman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to pass to full mount but Perkele defends it.
Runkman wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Runkman works his way into full mount!
Perkele tries to hold on but Runkman postures up.
Runkman raining down shots from the mount!
Perkele wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Runkman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Runkman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runkman is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runkman wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele is refusing to be controlled, as Runkman sits in half guard.
Runkman works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onanias Runkman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Runkman shoots in but Perkele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runkman throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runkman swivels and escapes.
Crunch! Perkele slams his shin into Runkman's torso.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runkman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perkele closes the distance and pushes Runkman back into the cage.
Runkman tries to pull guard but Perkele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onanias Runkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Runkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Runkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkman misses with a wild body shot.

Runkman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Runkman showed some decent athleticism there.
Perkele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perkele keeping full guard, as Runkman tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perkele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Runkman from controlling successfully.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Perkele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perkele trying to control the position.
Onanias Runkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman looking to pass the guard.
Runkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman passes Perkele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perkele is positioning himself well to prevent Runkman advancing to mount.
Perkele is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Runkman in particular looking to stall.
Runkman winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Runkman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Runkman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele avoids a series of strikes thrown by Runkman.
Perkele is working to get back to half guard.

Runkman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perkele is surviving well by controlling Runkman's body position as best he can.
Runkman avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Perkele is desperately trying to improve his position but Runkman has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkman with shots to the head and body - Perkele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
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 Onanias Runkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Runkman lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Runkman is defended easily by Perkele.
Perkele tries to clinch but Runkman moves away

and Runkman counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkele is not content to let Runkman control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkman tries to score with some ground and pound. Perkele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Runkman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Runkman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Runkman cracks Perkele with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Runkman is chipping away with strikes.
Runkman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perkele is not content to let Runkman control the position.
Runkman wants to control for a moment but Perkele uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman wants to pass the guard but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Runkman is working away from the top position though.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
Runkman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Runkman winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele is looking to control Runkman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Runkman trying to advance position but Perkele counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkele working a defensive guard here.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkele trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pekka Perkele.
Runkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkman.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perkele drives through with a takedown into Runkman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perkele won't allow Runkman to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkele wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkman, not yet.

Runkman working for a triangle but Perkele defends it easily.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onanias Runkman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Runkman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Runkman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Runkman's head.
Runkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkele motions for Runkman to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Runkman takes a step back to recover.
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!
Runkman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runkman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Runkman lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runkman blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Runkman avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Runkman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runkman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkele.
Runkman walks into a left hand.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Runkman avoids it.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Runkman is looking to wear down Perkele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Runkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Runkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Runkman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perkele cracks Runkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Runkman off the cage and back into range.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runkman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Runkman throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Runkman defends it nicely.
Perkele thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Runkman moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Runkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Runkman tries to avoid it.
Runkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkman.
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.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Perkele fails with the takedown.
Runkman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runkman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runkman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkman.
Runkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkele dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runkman scores with a jab.
Runkman scores with a jab to the body.
Runkman misses with a body shot.
Runkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runkman scores with a hook.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
letting Runkman counter with a right hand.
Runkman scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkman moves away.
Runkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Runkman down.
Perkele lands with a slapping head kick.

Perkele closes the distance and clinches.

Runkman pulls guard.
Runkman is trying to keep Perkele in close.
Perkele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runkman's head.
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perkele throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Perkele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
Pekka Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Perkele!
Runkman landing strikes from the mount.
Runkman wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely.
Runkman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perkele working to try and regain half guard.
Runkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
Runkman throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman trying to control but Perkele is having none of it.
Runkman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Perkele hang on?
Perkele tries to reverse the position but Runkman maintains control.
Runkman throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Runkman landing punches.
Runkman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perkele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Runkman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Perkele swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Runkman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Runkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Runkman working the ground and pound effectively.
Runkman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perkele can't escape the position.
Runkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
Runkman lands a heavy elbow.
Onanias Runkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onanias Runkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runkman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onanias Runkman!
Onanias Runkman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Onanias Runkman, 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.