PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Chikorita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GreG Lepkie Raczki (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.

Chikorita
vs
Lepkie Raczki

192 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Chikorita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, GreG Lepkie Raczki!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lepkie Raczki enables Chikorita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lepkie Raczki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chikorita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita is fighting to break Lepkie Raczki's control of his arms but Lepkie Raczki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chikorita looking to pass the guard.
Lepkie Raczki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chikorita looking to pass the guard.
Chikorita is looking to advance position but Lepkie Raczki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chikorita is trying to stand up.
Lepkie Raczki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikorita squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lepkie Raczki throws some wild stikes that Chikorita manages to avoid easily.
Chikorita wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lepkie Raczki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chikorita is breathing heavily.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the pace for now.
Lepkie Raczki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chikorita trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lepkie Raczki controlling from mount.

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!
Chikorita blocking the ground and pound.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the position easily from mount.
Chikorita takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chikorita wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lepkie Raczki controlling the position easily from mount.
Lepkie Raczki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lepkie Raczki content just to control the position here.
Lepkie Raczki unloading with bombs!
Chikorita is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lepkie Raczki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lepkie Raczki controlling from mount.
Lepkie Raczki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chikorita avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lepkie Raczki.
Chikorita tries to buck Lepkie Raczki off but he can't manage it.
Lepkie Raczki scoring with strikes but Chikorita is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikorita is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki dominating with strikes here.
Chikorita wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lepkie Raczki.
Lepkie Raczki controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Lepkie Raczki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chikorita is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lepkie Raczki controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

GreG Lepkie Raczki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lepkie Raczki slaps away a takedown attempt from Chikorita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chikorita tries for a takedown but Lepkie Raczki circles away easily

and Lepkie Raczki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chikorita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lepkie Raczki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lepkie Raczki throws a big elbow that misses.
Chikorita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lepkie Raczki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

GreG Lepkie Raczki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lepkie Raczki feints and as Chikorita raises his hands in defense, Lepkie Raczki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chikorita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lepkie Raczki is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepkie Raczki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chikorita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Lepkie Raczki from controlling successfully.
Lepkie Raczki pushes down on Chikorita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lepkie Raczki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chikorita wants to get back to his feet.
Chikorita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chikorita tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lepkie Raczki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lepkie Raczki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chikorita pushes Lepkie Raczki off looking to stand but Lepkie Raczki dives back in and keeps control.
Lepkie Raczki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lepkie Raczki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. GreG Lepkie Raczki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chikorita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lepkie Raczki counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Chikorita. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lepkie Raczki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lepkie Raczki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chikorita!
Lepkie Raczki controlling from mount.
Chikorita wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chikorita is in a horrible position here. Lepkie Raczki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lepkie Raczki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lepkie Raczki cracks Chikorita with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chikorita is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Chikorita trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lepkie Raczki controlling from the full mount.
Chikorita wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lepkie Raczki tries to control but Chikorita wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Chikorita really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

GreG Lepkie Raczki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chikorita with a poor takedown

and Lepkie Raczki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lepkie Raczki won't allow Chikorita to get back to his feet.
Lepkie Raczki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chikorita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lepkie Raczki is controlling him.
Lepkie Raczki stands up over Chikorita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lepkie Raczki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chikorita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lepkie Raczki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. GreG Lepkie Raczki was stalling too much, according to the referee.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chikorita wants to stand up but Lepkie Raczki is controlling him.
Lepkie Raczki content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by GreG Lepkie Raczki.
Chikorita wants to land a leg kick but Lepkie Raczki is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lepkie Raczki. No joy for Chikorita on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lepkie Raczki sprawls well. Lepkie Raczki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chikorita gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Chikorita. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lepkie Raczki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lepkie Raczki lands in his opponent's guard.
Lepkie Raczki controlling from the top position.
Chikorita wants to stand up but Lepkie Raczki is controlling him.
Chikorita is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lepkie Raczki dives into side control.
Chikorita takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lepkie Raczki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lepkie Raczki cracks Chikorita with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lepkie Raczki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chikorita's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chikorita wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lepkie Raczki takes a little break here. Chikorita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chikorita is looking to get back to his feet here but Lepkie Raczki is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chikorita's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lepkie Raczki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chikorita is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepkie Raczki has good solid back control here.

Chikorita manages to stand up with Lepkie Raczki still on his back. Eventually Lepkie Raczki drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Rafael Chikorita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikorita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lepkie Raczki defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lepkie Raczki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chikorita sprawls well. Chikorita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lepkie Raczki gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chikorita fails with the takedown

and Lepkie Raczki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chikorita's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
GreG Lepkie Raczki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lepkie Raczki 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for GreG Lepkie Raczki!

GreG Lepkie Raczki wins by unanimous decision!