PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukko Seppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Seppa
vs
Runkputte

184 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukko Seppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppa misses with a takedown attempt
and Runkputte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runkputte jabs at Seppa's body.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runkputte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seppa.
Runkputte misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkputte. Seppa does a little dance to reset his feet.

Runkputte drives through and clinches with Seppa against the cage.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seppa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Runkputte.
Seppa blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppa.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Runkputte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Seppa blocks it.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte avoiding damage as Seppa throws knees to the body.
Runkputte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Seppa breaks from the clinch.
Seppa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runkputte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runkputte misses with a jab to the body

and Seppa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Seppa trying to control but Runkputte is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppa wants to get up but he can't break Runkputte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Runkputte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seppa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Runkputte 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.
Runkputte is controlling Seppa's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukko Seppa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Runkputte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runkputte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Seppa looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukko Seppa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runkputte struggles to land a body shot inside as Seppa controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runkputte pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Runkputte's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte keeps control of Seppa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seppa is looking to break free of the clinch but Runkputte has double underhooks.
Runkputte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkputte stalling against the cage.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppa tries to pull guard but Runkputte won't allow it.
Seppa misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte lands a hook that snaps the head of Seppa backwards.
Runkputte lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkputte is working Seppa over against the cage.
Seppa letting Runkputte take a breather here.
Runkputte lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Seppa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Runkputte counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seppa's guard now.
Seppa trying to strike off his back.
Seppa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Seppa controls Runkputte momentarily but Runkputte frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runkputte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkputte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seppa is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Seppa working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lukko Seppa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Runkputte looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppa is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppa was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.

Seppa clinches up with Runkputte and pushes him back against the cage.
Seppa blocking some punches.

Seppa has clasped his hands together around Runkputte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Runkputte is looking for a sweep.
Seppa is looking to take a break and control but Runkputte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seppa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Runkputte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seppa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppa is looking to advance position but Runkputte won't allow it.
Seppa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Runkputte is trying to escape the mount.
Runkputte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Runkputte wants to control but Seppa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte is trying desperately to improve position.
Runkputte wants to control but Seppa is having none of it.
Seppa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkputte is trying desperately to improve position.
Runkputte holds on for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorde Runkputte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seppa moves away.
Seppa walks into a straight right hand from Runkputte.
Runkputte swings for the body but Seppa moves out of range.
Seppa moves in looking to clinch but Runkputte pushes him off.
Runkputte is looking to clinch.
Seppa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seppa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runkputte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seppa somewhat.
Seppa tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lukko Seppa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seppa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seppa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Runkputte counters with a three punch combo that has Seppa backing up. Seppa nods at Runkputte to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukko Seppa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runkputte pinned against the cage. Runkputte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Runkputte moves into the clinch.
Seppa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Runkputte fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a series of wild punches.
Runkputte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seppa shoots in looking for a takedown. Runkputte tries to sprawl out of it but Seppa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runkputte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seppa tries to clinch but Runkputte is having none of it.
Runkputte misses with an uppercut.

Runkputte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seppa is looking to break free of the clinch but Runkputte has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Runkputte.
Runkputte scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
Runkputte stalling against the cage.
Runkputte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkputte digs a right hand underneath Seppa's ribcage. Seppa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runkputte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Runkputte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runkputte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seppa's elbow.
Runkputte scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Runkputte on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkputte works on Seppa's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Runkputte.
Lukko Seppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorde Runkputte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Seppa is rocked!
Runkputte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oh Seppa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorde Runkputte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runkputte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
An out of breath Jorde Runkputte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.