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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Chanbeskidzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorde Runkputte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Chanbeskidzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chanbeskidzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Chanbeskidzie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runkputte.
Runkputte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chanbeskidzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runkputte sizes up Chanbeskidzie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Runkputte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chanbeskidzie on the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runkputte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chanbeskidzie thinking.
Runkputte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie misses with a knee to the head.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Runkputte's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie blocking some punches.
Chanbeskidzie working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Chanbeskidzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chanbeskidzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chanbeskidzie lands a nice uppercut.
Runkputte has Chanbeskidzie pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chanbeskidzie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Runkputte can turn it around.
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!
Runkputte looking to slow down the pace here.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runkputte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runkputte scores with a shot to the side of Chanbeskidzie's head.
Runkputte stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Runkputte.
Runkputte digs a right hand underneath Chanbeskidzie's ribcage. Chanbeskidzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chanbeskidzie tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Chanbeskidzie back against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chanbeskidzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chanbeskidzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chanbeskidzie throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie tries a knee to the head but Runkputte blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Chanbeskidzie blocks it.
Chanbeskidzie prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanbeskidzies head.
Runkputte looking to stall.
Runkputte can't find room to land a body shot as Chanbeskidzie controls the action.
A short uppercut from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chanbeskidzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Chanbeskidzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie missing with knees to the body.
Chanbeskidzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Runkputte controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chanbeskidzie's elbow.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Runkputte.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chanbeskidzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Chanbeskidzie blocks it.
Chanbeskidzie blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chanbeskidzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Jonny Chanbeskidzie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Runkputte is looking to land body kicks.
Runkputte lands a nice shot that snaps Chanbeskidzie's head back.
Chanbeskidzie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chanbeskidzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runkputte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runkputte digs a good hook to Chanbeskidzie's body.
Chanbeskidzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runkputte has time to react.
Chanbeskidzie throws a body punch but Runkputte moves out of range.
A big right from Chanbeskidzie misses.
A nice side step and Runkputte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie throws a series of punches but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chanbeskidzie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chanbeskidzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Chanbeskidzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chanbeskidzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Chanbeskidzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chanbeskidzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonny Chanbeskidzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Runkputte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chanbeskidzie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runkputte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chanbeskidzie counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkputte is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie trying to control the position but Runkputte is working away.
Chanbeskidzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chanbeskidzie tries to move to mount but Runkputte blocks the move with his legs.
Runkputte wants to control but Chanbeskidzie postures up.
Chanbeskidzie is looking to take a break and control but Runkputte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chanbeskidzie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chanbeskidzie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte can't do much from the bottom here.
Chanbeskidzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Runkputte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chanbeskidzie trying to control the action but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
Chanbeskidzie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runkputte has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Runkputte manages to get back to half guard.
Chanbeskidzie controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chanbeskidzie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chanbeskidzie wants to control but Runkputte is keeping him busy.
Runkputte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chanbeskidzie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Runkputte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Runkputte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Runkputte!
Chanbeskidzie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Chanbeskidzie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Runkputte blocks a jab.
Runkputte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chanbeskidzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanbeskidzie throws a sloppy head kick and Runkputte moves out of range easily.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chanbeskidzie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runkputte sprawls and moves away.
Chanbeskidzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanbeskidzie's hands.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chanbeskidzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.
Runkputte swings for the body but Chanbeskidzie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanbeskidzie throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Chanbeskidzie finds it's target.
Chanbeskidzie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runkputte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runkputte. Runkputte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie cracks Runkputte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chanbeskidzie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runkputte misses the jab.
Chanbeskidzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chanbeskidzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runkputte. That did some damage!
Runkputte throws a hook but Chanbeskidzie avoids it easily.
Runkputte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chanbeskidzie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws an overhand right that lands on Chanbeskidzie's shoulder, as Chanbeskidzie tries to avoid the shot.
Chanbeskidzie lands with a right hand.
Chanbeskidzie scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorde Runkputte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie checks a low kick from Runkputte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chanbeskidzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Chanbeskidzie.
A slow jab from Runkputte misses its intended target.
Chanbeskidzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runkputte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runkputte dips to his left and cracks Chanbeskidzie with an uppercut!
Runkputte scores with a hook.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Chanbeskidzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a body shot that sends Runkputte's belly button to the back.
Chanbeskidzie staying out of range there.
Runkputte throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chanbeskidzie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runkputte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runkputte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a looping right.
Chanbeskidzie throws a combination. Runkputte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chanbeskidzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Runkputte - just one landing.
Chanbeskidzie misses with an uppercut. Runkputte saw that one coming.
A big left from Runkputte misses.
Runkputte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanbeskidzie on the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie is rocked!
Runkputte wants to clinch.
Oh Chanbeskidzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chanbeskidzie throws a right hand that Runkputte ducks under and follows up with a left that Runkputte also avoids with ease.
Chanbeskidzie seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte connects with a body shot that sends Chanbeskidzie's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Runkputte drives through and clinches with Chanbeskidzie against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte taking a breather.
Chanbeskidzie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runkputte blocks it with crossed arms.
Runkputte blocks a body shot from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Chanbeskidzie avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Runkputte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Runkputte.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorde Runkputte.
I think Chanbeskidzie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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