PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1563 p4p, 88 weight class) and Daniel Rutkowski (ranked 2359 p4p, 125 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rutkowski's choice of entrance music: Kękę - Presja. This should be fireworks!

Jakua
vs
Rutkowski

180 cm
22
145 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Rutkowski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Jakua.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakua throws a right hand that Rutkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutkowski also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Jakua.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Rutkowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakua defends it nicely.
Jakua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutkowski tries for a takedown but Jakua circles away easily
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua works Rutkowski's body with a nice hook.
Jakua scores with a hook to the body. Rutkowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Rutkowski with the counter takedown but Jakua avoids it easily.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutkowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakua scores with a shot to the body.
Jakua stalks Rutkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutkowski's face. Rutkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutkowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rutkowski.
We've been told by Jakua's head coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua scores with a punch to the head.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Rutkowski's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutkowski is just out of range.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jakua sprawls well. Jakua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakua is looking to wear down Rutkowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jakua stuns Rutkowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakua lands an overhand right.
Rutkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Jakua coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jakua.

Rutkowski is rocked!
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Rutkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakua finish him?
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jakua throws a right hand that Rutkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutkowski also avoids with ease.
Rutkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Jakua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutkowski feints the counter takedown.
Rutkowski with a poor takedown
and Jakua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutkowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jakua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutkowski has time to react.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rutkowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jakua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rutkowski is in Jakua's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jakua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua is trying to keep Rutkowski in close.
Rutkowski stopping the sweep attempt from Jakua.
Jakua keeping moving, preventing Rutkowski from controlling successfully.
Jakua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutkowski on the ground.
Jakua wants to stand but Rutkowski is controlling the position.
Rutkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakua is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rutkowski is working Jakua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutkowski wants to control from the top but Jakua keeps moving.
Jakua has control of Rutkowski's left arm, preventing Rutkowski from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutkowski.
Jakua lands with an overhand left.
Kris Jakua is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakua throws a series of punches but Rutkowski avoids them all with ease.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutkowski. Rutkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Rutkowski's ribs.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jakua as Rutkowski shoots in.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jakua works Rutkowski's body with a nice hook.
Rutkowski tries for a takedown but Jakua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutkowski is breathing heavily.
Jakua lands the left hand.
A left and a right from Jakua both land. Nice combination.
Jakua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutkowski can do to turn this around?
Rutkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jakua lands with a hook. Rutkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua throws a body punch but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands a right hook to the body.
Jakua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutkowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kris Jakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua connects with a body shot.
Rutkowski shoots in for a takedown but Jakua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Rutkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutkowski in his tracks.
Jakua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Rutkowski misses with a takedown
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutkowski tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutkowski's head backwards.
Jakua looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutkowski is just out of range.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutkowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jakua to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakua lands a body shot.
Rutkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jakua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutkowski.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Rutkowski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jakua misses with a body shot.
And Rutkowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jakua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jakua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jakua scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Jakua misses with a double jab

and Rutkowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Jakua can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rutkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jakua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutkowski scoring with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski cracks Jakua with a big right hand but Jakua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rutkowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rutkowski cracks Jakua with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Rutkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakua is defending well.
Jakua is trying to get back to his feet.

Rutkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jakua, who protects the arm well.
Jakua tries to improve position but can't.
Jakua wants to get back to his feet but Rutkowski drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutkowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jakua rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rutkowski's guard! Nice work there by Jakua!
Jakua stopping the sweep attempt from Rutkowski.
Rutkowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rutkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rutkowski is still trying to improve position.

Rutkowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jakua gets to his feet - Rutkowski follows without any prompting.
Jakua lands a lovely overhand right.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Rutkowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jakua cracks Rutkowski with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski shoots in and drives through. Jakua sprawls well.
Jakua lands with a right hand.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jakua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniel Rutkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutkowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jakua lands the left hand.
Rutkowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jakua lands a nice hook to Rutkowski's body. Rutkowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutkowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutkowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutkowski manages to avoid it.
Rutkowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jakua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutkowski fails with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rutkowski.
Jakua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Jakua clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rutkowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jakua swings for the body but Rutkowski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jakua, as that shot connected.

Jakua gets caught napping as Rutkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Jakua manages to retain guard.
Rutkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel Rutkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutkowski stops Jakua from standing up.
Jakua seems keen to control Rutkowski's posture.
Jakua is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Rutkowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakua has escaped and now he's on top!

Rutkowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakua throwing strikes but missing.
Rutkowski keeping moving, preventing Jakua from controlling successfully.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
Jakua trying to control but Rutkowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Jakua is proving a slippery customer.
Jakua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rutkowski is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakua lands a right hook to the body.
Jakua scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua stalks Rutkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutkowski's face. Rutkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakua scores with a four punch combination!
Jakua takes a swing at Rutkowski's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutkowski seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jakua shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Rutkowski is backing up but Jakua catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Rutkowski covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jakua Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Jakua!
After winning the bout, Kris Jakua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.