PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 3207 p4p, 3747 weight class) and Jonny McFly (ranked 455 p4p, 503 weight class). Runnisto comes to the cage accompanied by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Runnisto
vs
McFly

182 cm
42
192
39 - 19 - 2

190 cm
26
195
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny McFly!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McFly moves into the clinch successfully.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFly lands an elbow inside that Runnisto shrugs off.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
McFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as McFly controls his hands.
McFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFly blocking some punches.

McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised McFly's leg. McFly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from McFly.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McFly cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
McFly lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
McFly wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

McFly drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
McFly blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
McFly lands a body punch.
McFly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Runnisto is stalling here.
McFly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runnisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
McFly swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike from McFly.
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocks the elbow strike.
McFly lands an uppercut.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from McFly.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.

Runnisto breaks the clinch.
McFly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Runnisto is looking to chop away at McFly's legs.
Despite the aggression on McFly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McFly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a hook but McFly avoids it easily.
McFly throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
McFly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

McFly rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
McFly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by McFly.
Runnisto working aggressively here.

McFly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly lands a jab to the nose.

McFly closes the distance and clinches.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny McFly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice body punch from McFly.
McFly throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McFly.
McFly tries to clinch up.
Runnisto tried to counter with a leg kick but McFly avoided it.
Runnisto is looking to slow McFly down with leg kicks.

McFly has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
McFly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McFly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runnisto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
McFly misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
McFly prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
Runnisto tries to circle away but McFly has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
Nice elbow from McFly.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from McFly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFly is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.

Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFly looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto moves out of range as McFly strikes.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
McFly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

McFly gets a clinch.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
A body shot lands from McFly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
McFly misses with some punches.
McFly prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but McFly has him pressed against the cage.

McFly breaks the clinch.
McFly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFly tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
McFly tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McFly avoids a kick to the body.
McFly feints a jab promting Runnisto to slip. McFly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runnisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McFly cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

McFly has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath McFly's ribcage. McFly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
McFly lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
McFly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.

McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McFly gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McFly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's front leg with a kick but McFly checks it.
McFly slips under a jab from Runnisto.
McFly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runnisto throws out a leg kick but McFly moves out of range and Runnisto only half commits.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFly.
McFly fails to land with a series of punches.
McFly takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
McFly lands with a nice body punch.
McFly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Runnisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
McFly misses with a hook
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!

McFly rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
McFly wants to stall.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto digs a right hand into McFly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFly's gas tank.
McFly lands a left hand.
McFly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
McFly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Runnisto - that landed with a thud.
Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto dodges an elbow strike from McFly.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is trying to maintain a safe position but McFly gets an underhook and turns Runnisto into the cage.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McFly.
Runnisto tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
McFly lands with a short shot to the head.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly lands a right hand.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonny McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
McFly lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly lands a left hand.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from McFly.
McFly blocks a body shot from Runnisto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny McFly!