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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkputte doesn't manage to clinch there - Illiadis circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Illiadis.
Illiadis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Illiadis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Illiadis manages to avoid it.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Runkputte 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.
Runkputte misses with a body punch
letting Illiadis counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Runkputte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Illiadis doesn't seem phased though.
Runkputte looks to land a combination but Illiadis avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Illiadis blocks the low kick.
Runkputte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runkputte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Illiadis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkputte rushes Illiadis and presses him up against the cage.
Illiadis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Runkputte stopping the sweep attempt from Illiadis.
Illiadis controls Runkputte momentarily but Runkputte frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Illiadis keeping moving, preventing Runkputte from controlling successfully.
Runkputte postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runkputte stopping the sweep attempt from Illiadis.
Illiadis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Illiadis looking for a guillotine here but Runkputte defends easily.
Runkputte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runkputte advances to half guard.
Runkputte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Runkputte trying to control from half guard but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis wants to control but Runkputte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Runkputte is keen to just control but Illiadis is a slippery customer.
Illiadis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Runkputte is fighting to break Illiadis's control of his arms but Illiadis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Illiadis wants to sweep here but Runkputte controlling him for the moment.
Runkputte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis fails to land the takedown.
Runkputte throws a body punch but Illiadis moves out of range.
Illiadis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runkputte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Illiadis counters with a body kick that stops Runkputte in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Runkputte misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Runkputte.
Runkputte tries to bum rush Illiadis with a series of wild strikes but Illiadis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkputte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runkputte throws a shot to the body.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Illiadis.
Illiadis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runkputte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Illiadis.
Runkputte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Illiadis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorde Runkputte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runkputte works Illiadis's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runkputte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runkputte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte missing with a left hand there. Illiadis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Illiadis closes the distance and clinches up with Runkputte, looking for a takedown. Illiadis pushes Runkputte against the cage but Runkputte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Illiadis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Illiadis avoids a kick to the body.
Illiadis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runkputte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Illiadis scrambles back to his feet.
Runkputte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runkputte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Illiadis is having none of it.
Illiadis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runkputte misses with a straight left.
Illiadis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runkputte's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorde Runkputte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Illiadis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Illiadis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runkputte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Illiadis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Illiadis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Illiadis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runkputte throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Illiadis counter with a right hand.
Illiadis scores with a sloppy right hand. Runkputte should have avoided that one.
Runkputte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runkputte tries to clinch but Illiadis is having none of it.
Runkputte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Illiadis.
Illiadis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Illiadis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Illiadis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte is looking to reverse the position.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runkputte keeps working.
Illiadis controls the position from side control.
Runkputte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Illiadis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Illiadis is pressing down on Runkputte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Runkputte is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Runkputte is looking for a sweep. Illiadis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but Runkputte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illiadis to get the leverage.
Runkputte is trying to maintain the position but Illiadis is very close to passing his half guard.
Illiadis is working for a kimura but Runkputte is defending it quite comfortably.
Runkputte gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte wants to improve his position but instead Illiadis has moved into half guard.
Illiadis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Illiadis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Runkputte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Illiadis is working away from the top position though.
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.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but Runkputte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illiadis to get the leverage.
Runkputte regains full guard. Nicely done.
Runkputte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Illiadis is now in half guard.
Runkputte won't allow Illiadis to pass to mount.
Runkputte gets back to full guard.
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runkputte controls Illiadis momentarily but Illiadis frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Runkputte is retaining full guard.
Illiadis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Illiadis moves away from the strike by Runkputte.
Illiadis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runkputte throws out the jab.
Runkputte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Illiadis throws out the jab.
Illiadis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runkputte was well out of range. Poor timing from Illiadis.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch but Illiadis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Illiadis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Illiadis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runkputte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Illiadis lands a glancing blow to the side of Runkputte's head.
Illiadis catches Runkputte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Runkputte wants to clinch up but Illiadis keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkputte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Runkputte cracks a nice hook into Illiadis's ribs.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runkputte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runkputte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Illiadis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte with a nice cross.
Illiadis avoids the body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a jab but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Runkputte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Illiadis is defended easily by Runkputte.
Illiadis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Runkputte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runkputte lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Illiadis momentarily.
Illiadis avoids the body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Illiadis to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkputte jabs Illiadis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Illiadis. Runkputte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkputte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runkputte wants to clinch.
Illiadis keeps the fight on the outside.
Illiadis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runkputte's corner calls for a 1-2. Runkputte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runkputte misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Illiadis checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Illiadis throwing a counter right hand but Runkputte manages to avoid it.
Illiadis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Illiadis tries for a takedown but Runkputte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Illias Illiadis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runkputte digs a good body shot into Illiadis's ribs.
A lazy left from Runkputte finds it's target.
Runkputte wants to clinch up but Illiadis keeps it at a distance.
Runkputte throws a combination that misses
and Illiadis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Illiadis lands with a hook. Runkputte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Illiadis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Runkputte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Illiadis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Illiadis's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I would not like to be Illiadis right now.
Illiadis prevents Runkputte from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Runkputte trying to control momentarily.
Illiadis tries to roll but Runkputte sticks to his back.
Runkputte lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Illiadis.
Runkputte lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorde Runkputte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Runkputte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Illias Illiadis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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