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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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162 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Runtiringen checks a leg kick.
Runtiringen throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Runtiringen avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Runtiringen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Runtiringen controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Runtiringen tries to tie him up.
Runtiringen avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runtiringen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Runtiringen working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Runtiringen avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Runtiringen holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Runtiringen can't get the takedown.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runtiringen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a push kick but Runtiringen slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runtiringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runtiringen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Runtiringen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runtiringen was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Runtiringen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Runtiringen wants to sweep but no luck.
Runtiringen trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Runtiringen's guard and throws a big left but Runtiringen blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runtiringen holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson won't allow Runtiringen to sweep him here.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runtiringen blocks a head kick by Johnson.
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.
A head kick by Runtiringen misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Runtiringen won't be happy with that.
Runtiringen tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson trying to control the action but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Runtiringen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Runtiringen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Runtiringen keeping control of the position.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Runtiringen is having none of it.
Runtiringen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.
Runtiringen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runtiringen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Runtiringen successfully pulls guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Runtiringen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Runtiringen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Runtiringen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson tries to hold on but Runtiringen postures up.
Runtiringen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ranta Runtiringen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Runtiringen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runtiringen moves into the clinch.
Runtiringen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Johnson just leaning against Runtiringen, taking a breather.
Johnson tries to work over Runtiringen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runtiringen connects with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Runtiringen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Come on Runtiringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runtiringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Runtiringen into the cage.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Runtiringen holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ranta Runtiringen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Johnson.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Runtiringen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runtiringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranta Runtiringen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runtiringen lands with a slapping head kick.
Runtiringen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Runtiringen thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Runtiringen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Runtiringen.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Runtiringen keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws and low kick but Runtiringen moves out of range easily.
Runtiringen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Runtiringen moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runtiringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Runtiringen manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runtiringen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runtiringen wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Runtiringen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runtiringen is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Runtiringen tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Runtiringen squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Runtiringen covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Runtiringen is staying busy.
Johnson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Runtiringen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Runtiringen is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Runtiringen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Runtiringen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Runtiringen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runtiringen advances position into side control!
Runtiringen controls the position.
Jason Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Runtiringen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Johnson.
I think Runtiringen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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