PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen comes to the cage accompanied by "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Runtiringen
vs
McKenzie

170 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Runtiringen avoids the head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runtiringen.
McKenzie throws a shot from downtown. Runtiringen moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Runtiringen.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Runtiringen is just out of range.

Runtiringen has McKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runtiringen.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Runtiringen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen scores a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runtiringen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKenzie's defenses.

It looks like Bear McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Runtiringen scores with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runtiringen working McKenzie over with knees to the body.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runtiringen is stalling here.
Runtiringen is breathing heavily.
Runtiringen scores a nice knee to the body.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen stalling the fight.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Runtiringen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen lands an elbow just above McKenzie 's eye.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. McKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen effectively controlling the action here.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runtiringen looking to slow down the pace here.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow that stopped McKenzie in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Runtiringen.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runtiringen is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the temple.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
Runtiringen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks with his arms.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Runtiringen slowing the pace effectively.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a nice knee to the body.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Runtiringen is controlling the position.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.
Runtiringen lands a damaging elbow.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bear McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runtiringen ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Runtiringen is just out of range.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runtiringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKenzie with a hook.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenzie misses with the body kick
and Runtiringen counters with a head kick. That will keep McKenzie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McKenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie throws a series of strikes that have Runtiringen backpedaling.

It looks like Ranta Runtiringen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runtiringen was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Runtiringen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenzie tries to bum rush Runtiringen with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runtiringen throws a nice head kick!
McKenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Runtiringen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie thows a body shot but no joy.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that McKenzie semi-blocks.
Runtiringen is looking to clinch.
McKenzie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runtiringen in his tracks.
McKenzie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runtiringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
McKenzie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runtiringen can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to de liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy body kick from McKenzie
and Runtiringen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie thows a leg kick but Runtiringen checks it

and Runtiringen counters by clinching up.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKenzie's defenses.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Runtiringen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runtiringen misses with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but McKenzie improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runtiringen trying to control the position but instead, McKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runtiringen into the cage.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Runtiringen tries to tie him up.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
Runtiringen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Runtiringen won't allow it.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Runtiringen into the cage.
McKenzie wants to break free but Runtiringen has control.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
McKenzie blocks the elbow strike.
McKenzie tries to stall but Runtiringen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKenzie working hard to break the clinch.
Runtiringen controlling the action here for a moment.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runtiringen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McKenzie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runtiringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runtiringen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Runtiringen stalling against the cage.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runtiringen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranta Runtiringen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Runtiringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and Runtiringen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Runtiringen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runtiringen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKenzie if he has to take too many more of those.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runtiringen obliges.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
Runtiringen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runtiringen is stalling here.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runtiringen lands an elbow inside.
Runtiringen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Runtiringen throws knees to the body.
Runtiringen is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen lands a good knee to the midsection. McKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
Ranta Runtiringen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head.
Runtiringen keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but McKenzie improves position.
Runtiringen looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Runtiringen has him pinned against the cage.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to force a seperation but Runtiringen has the dominant position.
McKenzie is trying to stall.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Runtiringen keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Runtiringen has McKenzie pushed against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McKenzie wants to stall.
Runtiringen landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenzie avoids the elbow strike from Runtiringen, against the cage.
Runtiringen lands a nice elbow.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
McKenzie can't break the clinch.
Runtiringen lands an elbow just above McKenzie 's eye.
Runtiringen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McKenzie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runtiringen has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
McKenzie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runtiringen controlling the action here for a moment.
McKenzie tries to break free but Runtiringen pushes him back against the cage.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McKenzie blocks an elbow strike from Runtiringen.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Runtiringen has double underhooks.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKenzie trying to control the position but instead, Runtiringen has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKenzie into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenzie is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranta Runtiringen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runtiringen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!