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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Johnson (ranked 585 p4p, 75 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 620 p4p, 81 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy e- real mother fuckin gs. Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runnisto's head backwards.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Runnisto moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runnisto fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Johnson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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