PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adaephon Delat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratipar Rapcheep acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Delat
vs
Rapcheep

173 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Explosion Dominance Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adaephon Delat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delat lands a big head kick that sends Rapcheep tumbling to the mat! Delat takes a step backwards and waves Rapcheep back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Pratipar Rapcheep has been cut.
Rapcheep looks to score with a jab to the body but Delat is just out of range.
Adaephon Delat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Delat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
Rapcheep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delat throws a head kick that misses
and Rapcheep counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Delat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delat scores with a three punch combo!
Delat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rapcheep looks gassed!
Delat throws and low kick but Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch but Delat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat thows a leg kick but Rapcheep checks it
enabling Rapcheep to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat tries to work over Rapcheep's front leg with a kick but Rapcheep checks it.
Rapcheep looks to land a right hand but Delat moved out of range.
Delat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Delat.
Delat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick

and Rapcheep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Delat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Delat avoiding damage as Rapcheep throws knees to the body.

Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rapcheep closes the distance and pushes Delat back into the cage.
Rapcheep misses with a knee strike.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delat throws a knee to the head but misses.

Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Rapcheep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delat.
Rapcheep connects with a jab.
Delat connects with a solid leg kick.
Rapcheep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delat can pounce on him.
Delat misses with the body kick

and Rapcheep counters by moving into the clinch.
Delat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delat has Rapcheep pushed against the cage.
Delat tries to work over Rapcheep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delat tries to score a body lock takedown but Rapcheep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delat dodges an elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Delat tries to pull guard but Rapcheep won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapcheep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rapcheep throws an elbow that misses.
Delat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Delat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delat blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapcheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Delat wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapcheep won't allow it.
Rapcheep presses Delat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Rapcheep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat feints and then cracks Rapcheep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rapcheep down.
Delat lands with a slapping head kick.

That has opened up Pratipar Rapcheep's cut even more.
Delat motions for Rapcheep to come forward. Delat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delat. Rapcheep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delat looks to land a body kick but Rapcheep moved away.
Delat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapcheep is able to avoid easily.
Delat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapcheep manages to avoid it.

Rapcheep clinches up with Delat and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.

Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
A jab from Delat misses.

Rapcheep gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rapcheep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapcheep lands a high kick!
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Delat misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rapcheep rushes Delat and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delat working hard to break the clinch.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Rapcheep blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaephon Delat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Delat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapcheep will feel that in the morning.
Delat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch but Delat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rapcheep is defended easily by Delat.
Delat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delat scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Delat.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Rapcheep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delat lands a head shot.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep doesn't manage to clinch there - Delat circles away.
Delat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delat misses with a body kick.
Rapcheep dodges the punch combination from Delat.
Delat motions for Rapcheep to come forward. Delat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Delat slams his shin into Rapcheep's torso.
Delat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rapcheep.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapcheep in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Delat scores with a nice body kick.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.
Adaephon Delat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delat swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Delat, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
Delat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapcheep counters with a one-two to the body.
Delat lands a front kick.
Delat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Delat throws a head kick that Rapcheep semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Delat.

Rapcheep has closed the distance and engaged Delat in a clinch.
Delat swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapcheep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapcheep has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Rapcheep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delat avoids it.

Rapcheep breaks from the clinch.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Delat misses with a low kick.
Delat scoring well with a low kick there.
Delat feints and then cracks Rapcheep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rapcheep down.
A combination from Rapcheep does no damage.
Rapcheep takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat scores with a shot to the body.
Adaephon Delat is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Delat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delat tries a low kick but Rapcheep avoids it.
Rapcheep checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Delat throws a body kick that misses.
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
Delat misses with a low kick.
Delat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapcheep manages to avoid it.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rapcheep gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Delat is looking to land body kicks.
Delat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapcheep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapcheep is able to avoid easily.
Rapcheep checks the leg kick.
Delat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rapcheep is out of range and Delat settles back down.
Rapcheep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaephon Delat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rapcheep misses with a head kick.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick and Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapcheep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delat blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
Delat misses with an uppercut. Rapcheep saw that one coming.
Delat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delat misses with the combination.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Delat misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat throws and low kick but Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Delat misses
enabling Rapcheep to counter with a crisp jab.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.

Rapcheep rushes Delat and presses him up against the cage.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rapcheep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapcheep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rapcheep on the inside.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rapcheep is working Delat over against the cage.
Delat avoids a wild elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep lands a nice shot to the body.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rapcheep landing knees to the head.
Rapcheep lands a shot to the body.
Delat tries to break the clinch but Rapcheep is controlling the position.
Delat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rapcheep is keeping busy.
Rapcheep scores with a shot to the side of Delat's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep missing with knees to the body.
Rapcheep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delat's elbow.

Delat manages to break the clinch.
Delat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rapcheep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delat circles away quickly and effectively.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Delat.
Delat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.
Delat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapcheep's elbow.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep pushes Delat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delat has a couple of punches blocked by Rapcheep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rapcheep as Delat tries to tie him up.
Rapcheep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delat blocks it with crossed arms.

Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Delat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rapcheep throws a nice head kick!
Delat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rapcheep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delat moves away from the strike by Rapcheep.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
Delat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delat throws a head kick that misses

and Rapcheep counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delat backwards.
Delat wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapcheep.
Delat avoiding damage as Rapcheep throws knees to the body.
Delat avoids the elbow strike from Rapcheep, against the cage.
Delat is working for takedown but Rapcheep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rapcheep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delat.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rapcheep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delat's defenses.
Delat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapcheep walks away with a smile on his face. Delat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rapcheep has Delat up against the cage in a clinch.
Delat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapcheep taking a breather.
Delat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rapcheep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapcheep.
Rapcheep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pratipar Rapcheep just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Delat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Delat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapcheep will feel that in the morning.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat is looking to wear down Rapcheep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delat avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delat tries to score with a low kick but Rapcheep moves his leg out of the way.
Delat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delat throws a hook but Rapcheep avoids it easily.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up but Delat circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapcheep avoids the body shot from Delat.
Delat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapcheep.
Delat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Delat throws a front kick that sends Rapcheep stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat scores with a leg kick.
Delat misses with a head kick.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Delat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delat throws the kick towards the body but Rapcheep avoids it.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapcheep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Rapcheep moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep scores with a knee to the head.
Rapcheep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delat takes a shot to the head.
Delat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delat dodges an elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep wants to get back to striking at distance but Delat won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Delat is trying to force a seperation but Rapcheep has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapcheep throws an elbow but misses.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delat avoids it.
Rapcheep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapcheep tries a knee to the head but Delat blocks it.

Delat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapcheep. Delat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Delat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapcheep's sensitive parts.
Delat tries to land a leg kick but Rapcheep saw it coming and moves away.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat tries to land a leg kick but Rapcheep saw it coming and moves away.
Delat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rapcheep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rapcheep holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delat tries to pull guard but Rapcheep holds him up against the cage and eventually Delat drops back down to his feet.
Rapcheep keeps control of Delat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep gets underhooks to prevent Delat's takedown attempt.
Rapcheep works on Delat's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapcheep lands an elbow inside that Delat shrugs off.

Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
Rapcheep tries to clinch there but Delat circles away.
Delat avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delat.
Delat misses with a head kick.
Rapcheep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delat. Delat obviously looking to wear him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.

Rapcheep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rapcheep checks a leg kick nicely.
Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep looks to land a combination but Delat avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Delat.
Delat throws a leg kick but Rapcheep sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapcheep misses with a two punch combination.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rapcheep forces Delat back against the cage and clinches.

Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaephon Delat had his way with Pratipar Rapcheep in that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Rapcheep looks for the body kick but Delat saw that one coming.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Delat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapcheep.
Delat throws a body kick the misses

and Rapcheep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Delat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
Rapcheep takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rapcheep moves out of range of the body kick from Delat.
An inside leg kick lands from Delat.
Rapcheep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapcheep checks a low kick from Delat.
Delat throws a head kick that Rapcheep semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Delat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Rapcheep has Delat up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands an elbow just above Delat 's eye.
Rapcheep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapcheep throws an elbow but misses.
Delat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rapcheep leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rapcheep utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rapcheep lands a body shot.
Delat tries to score a body lock takedown but Rapcheep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.
Pratipar Rapcheep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rapcheep working aggressively here.
Rapcheep has had enough of the clinch but Delat keeps him there for the moment.
Delat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapcheep has him pressed against the cage.
Rapcheep lands with a right to the head.
Rapcheep trying to land knees to the body.
Delat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rapcheep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rapcheep prevents Delat from breaking the clinch.
Rapcheep has Delat pressed against the cage, preventing Delat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Rapcheep scores with a knee to the head.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the head but Delat blocks with his arms.
Delat tries to break the clinch but Rapcheep is controlling the position.
Rapcheep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapcheep walks away with a smile on his face. Delat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rapcheep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a right hand that Delat ducks under and follows up with a left that Delat also avoids with ease.
Delat lands a high kick!
Delat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rapcheep jabs at Delat's body.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick
and Delat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Delat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rapcheep doesn't manage to clinch there - Delat circles away.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rapcheep drives through and clinches with Delat against the cage.
Rapcheep lands a good knee to the midsection. Delat won't want to take too many of those.

Rapcheep breaks from the clinch.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.

Rapcheep has closed the distance and engaged Delat in a clinch.
Rapcheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adaephon Delat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the head but Delat blocks with his arms.

Delat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Delat swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapcheep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rapcheep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rapcheep takes a kick to the side of the head.
Delat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapcheep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rapcheep.
Delat throws a body kick the misses

and Rapcheep moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adaephon Delat.
I think Delat 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adaephon Delat!
Adaephon Delat retains his welterweight title!