PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi DeKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rapcheep
vs
DeKiller

184 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi DeKiller!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rapcheep.
DeKiller slips a jab and a cross from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep looks to land a combination but DeKiller avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.

Rapcheep darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

DeKiller looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeKiller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeKiller is looking for a sweep. Rapcheep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeKiller wants to control the action here but instead Rapcheep manages to pass to full mount!
DeKiller regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeKiller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rapcheep is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rapcheep stands up from half guard.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapcheep misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep is breathing heavily.
Rapcheep keeps DeKiller at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller moves away from the strike by Rapcheep.
Nice cross by Rapcheep.
DeKiller throws a right and a left that Rapcheep avoids nicely.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapcheep throws a series of punches but DeKiller avoids them all with ease.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pratipar Rapcheep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapcheep missing with a left hand there. DeKiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeKiller misses with a hook. Rapcheep ducked under it nicely.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller misses with a body shot.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKiller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rapcheep is fending him off so far but DeKiller persists. Nope, Rapcheep circles away and we're back to standing.

DeKiller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rapcheep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pratipar Rapcheep dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeKiller ducks under a wild hook from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
DeKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from DeKiller does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeKiller slips a straight right by Rapcheep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from DeKiller.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses.
DeKiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapcheep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeKiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller misses with a double jab.
DeKiller tries to clinch up but Rapcheep circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeKiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeKiller looks to land a combination but Rapcheep avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKiller throws the left hand but Rapcheep avoids the punch easily.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
DeKiller dodges the punch combination from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with a wild combination.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeKiller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapcheep counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeKiller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapcheep tries to avoid it but DeKiller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapcheep to the ground. Rapcheep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeKiller throws a series of punches but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeKiller shoots in for a double leg but Rapcheep sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi DeKiller.
DeKiller tries to land a body kick
and Rapcheep counters with a big head kick but DeKiller shrugs it off.
DeKiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeKiller throws a body punch but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapcheep misses with a looping left.
DeKiller avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pratipar Rapcheep dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DeKiller misses the shot to the body.
Rapcheep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeKiller.
Rapcheep goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeKiller blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeKiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rapcheep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rapcheep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeKiller takes a swing at Rapcheep's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
DeKiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKiller misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but DeKiller moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a hook but DeKiller avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rapcheep misses.

DeKiller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeKiller trying to mount his opponent but Rapcheep defends it.
DeKiller works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DeKiller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rapcheep can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

DeKiller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rapcheep has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rapcheep!

DeKiller is looking for a triangle here but Rapcheep uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pratipar Rapcheep is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKiller is looking to regain half guard here but Rapcheep keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on DeKiller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Rapcheep decides to stand up, so the ref orders DeKiller to his feet.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rapcheep misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and DeKiller moves out of range easily.
DeKiller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapcheep displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ichi DeKiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pratipar Rapcheep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rapcheep has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pratipar Rapcheep!