PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Albertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Albertson
vs
Runtiringen

178 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Albertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runtiringen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runtiringen thumps Albertson with a low kick.
Albertson throws a body punch but Runtiringen moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Albertson. That snapped Runtiringen's head back.
Albertson throws a looping overhand right but Runtiringen ducks down to avoid it.
Albertson throws a lazy right hand but Runtiringen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albertson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Albert Albertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runtiringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Albertson lands with an uppercut that bounces Runtiringen off the cage and back into rage.
Runtiringen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runtiringen tries a head kick but it misses.
Albertson scores with a jab to the head.
Albertson tries to bum rush Runtiringen with a series of wild strikes but Runtiringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Albertson.
Albertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runtiringen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson with a jab.
Albertson looks to land a combination. Runtiringen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Albertson.
Runtiringen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albertson lands a hook that stumbles Runtiringen back into the cage. Albertson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Runtiringen to the canvas! Albertson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Runtiringen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Albert Albertson!
Albert Albertson retains his lightweight title!