PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Jakort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jakort
vs
Welsh

185 cm
28
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

184 cm
28
218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Jakort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jakort shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Welsh's guard.

Welsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Welsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Welsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakort thows a big elbow that misses.
Jakort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jakort drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Welsh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jakort has Welsh in his guard.
Welsh looking to pass the guard.

Jakort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Welsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Welsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Welsh looking to pass the guard.
Welsh postures up in Jakort's guard and throws a big left but Jakort blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jakort is looking for a triangle but Welsh pushes his legs off easily.

Jakort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Welsh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jakort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Welsh.

Jakort is looking for a triangle but Welsh pushes his legs off easily.
Welsh wants to pass the guard but Jakort is keeping the position.
Welsh lands a couple of elbows.
Welsh throwing strikes from guard but Jakort blocks nicely.

Jakort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Welsh defends well.

Welsh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Welsh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Welsh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jakort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Welsh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Welsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakort is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Welsh landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakort wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Welsh drops back looking for a leg! Jakort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jakort manages to kick Welsh off! Welsh jumps back into Jakort's guard.

Jakort working for a triangle but Welsh defends it easily.
Jakort 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.
Welsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Welsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Welsh throwing strikes but missing.

Jakort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Welsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Welsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Welsh throwing strikes from guard but Jakort blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh lands a couple of elbows.

Jakort is looking for a triangle but Welsh pushes his legs off easily.
Welsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Welsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Welsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Welsh passes Jakort's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Welsh is looking to advance position but Jakort won't allow it.
Welsh throwing shots but Jakort is blocking nicely.

Jakort looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakort is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Welsh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jakort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Welsh working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Welsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jakort shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Welsh is trying to defend but Jakort finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jakort is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jakort seems to be looking for submissions.
Welsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jakort postures up in Welsh's guard and throws a big left but Welsh blocks it.
Welsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Welsh, not yet.

Jakort avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jakort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Welsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jakort has managed to get both his arms back between Welsh's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakort makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Welsh is looking for a triangle here but Jakort uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Jakort swings around for an armbar but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jakort's guard.

Jakort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welsh passes Jakort's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Welsh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jakort doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Welsh.
Rick Welsh has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jakort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakort taking some punishment here, with Welsh in his half guard.
Welsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Welsh there.
Welsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakort's head.

Jakort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Welsh pulls his head out easily.

Welsh is looking for a kimura but Jakort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welsh to get the leverage.

Jakort looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Welsh pushes past his half guard into mount!
Welsh is landing with some decent strikes but Jakort is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jakort is desperately trying to improve his position but Welsh has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakort defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Welsh.
Welsh working Jakort over with strikes here.
Welsh with the ground and pound from mount.
Jakort wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jakort tries to break free.

Welsh has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jakort! Can he survive? No! He's out! Welsh gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Welsh!