PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Runkputte
vs
Jones

177 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Backyard Fighting

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte with a hook.

It looks like Vinnie Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkputte moves away.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Runkputte connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Runkputte moves away from the strike by Jones.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runkputte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is fighting to break Runkputte's control of his arms but Runkputte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkputte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Runkputte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Runkputte is retaining full guard.

Vinnie Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Runkputte scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runkputte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
We've been told by Runkputte's head coaches at Hand 2 Hand Combat $50 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Runkputte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Runkputte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorde Runkputte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runkputte to the ground. Jones is now in Runkputte's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runkputte keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runkputte.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Runkputte defends it nicely.
Nice shot by Runkputte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Runkputte.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkputte.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Runkputte is out of range.
Runkputte lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Runkputte slips a jab from Jones.
Vinnie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses the body punch
and Runkputte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Runkputte's head but Runkputte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorde Runkputte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones feints and as Runkputte raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runkputte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Runkputte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Runkputte has escaped and now he's on top!
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Runkputte defends easily.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Runkputte is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes here but Runkputte is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Runkputte is on top in guard.
Jones is trying to keep Runkputte in close.
Jones wants to sweep here but Runkputte controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Runkputte controlling Jones's posture.
Runkputte looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkputte, not yet.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Runkputte manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runkputte controls the pace.
Runkputte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runkputte defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones shoots in for a takedown but Runkputte shows good takedown defense.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Runkputte.
Runkputte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkputte avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones defending well as Runkputte loads up on a big left hand.
Runkputte moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Runkputte.
Runkputte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Runkputte looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A jab from Jones misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the body.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Runkputte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Runkputte misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Runkputte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Runkputte circles away.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Runkputte gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Runkputte working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Runkputte is not content to let Jones control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runkputte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runkputte tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control but Runkputte is keeping him busy.
Runkputte dodges the ground and pound from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runkputte is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Runkputte defends.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runkputte keeps working.
Runkputte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Vinnie Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Runkputte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runkputte wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorde Runkputte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Jones's cut.
That's time! Runkputte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runkputte.
Jones tries for a takedown but Runkputte circles away easily
and Runkputte counters with a straight right hand.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Runkputte's head but Runkputte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Runkputte enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Runkputte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Runkputte is retaining full guard.
Runkputte controlling Jones's posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkputte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkputte wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Runkputte cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte lands with a cross.
Jones moves away from the strike by Runkputte.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Runkputte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Runkputte cracks Jones with a good jab.

Jones is rocked!
Jorde Runkputte is winning the standup battle so far.

Jones forces Runkputte back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Runkputte finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to break free but Runkputte pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Runkputte lands an uppercut.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runkputte keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Runkputte on the inside.
Runkputte lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Runkputte - that landed with a thud.
Jones wants to break free but Runkputte has control.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Runkputte trying to control from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Runkputte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runkputte sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte trying to control here.
Runkputte gets back to full guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runkputte is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorde Runkputte had his way with Vinnie Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Runkputte avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runkputte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runkputte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Runkputte does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Runkputte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runkputte looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Runkputte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runkputte managing to control the position.
Runkputte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Runkputte is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorde Runkputte wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Runkputte looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Runkputte thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the head.
Runkputte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Runkputte saw that one coming.
Runkputte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runkputte wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones prevents Runkputte from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte trying to control from the bottom.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runkputte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Runkputte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorde Runkputte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runkputte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorde Runkputte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.