PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickard Rakell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donito DeLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tyga - Rack City. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rakell
vs
DeLeon

182 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hellraiser FightGear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickard Rakell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donito DeLeon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakell scores with a jab to the body.
Rakell works DeLeon's body with a nice hook.
DeLeon slips a jab from Rakell.
DeLeon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by DeLeon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeLeon! But no joy.
DeLeon loads up on a big right hand but Rakell slips the punch.
It looked like Rakell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeLeon.
DeLeon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rakell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeLeon throws a one two combo.
Rakell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rakell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rakell lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakell throws a body punch but DeLeon moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakell. DeLeon does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLeon throws out a counter right but Rakell avoids it with no problem.

Rakell rushes DeLeon and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rakell.
Rakell has DeLeon pressed against the cage, preventing DeLeon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rakell tries a body shot but DeLeon blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakell connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeLeon's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rakell.
DeLeon takes a shot to the head.
Rakell scores a nice knee to the body.
DeLeon working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Rakell.
Rakell lands with a right to the head.
DeLeon wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakell won't allow it.
DeLeon throws an elbow that misses.
Rakell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeLeon tries to break the clinch but Rakell is controlling the position.
Rakell avoids the elbow strike from DeLeon, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rakell.
A shot in the inside from Rakell.
Rakell lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakell scores with a knee to the head.
Rakell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rakell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rakell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeLeon looks winded!
Rakell lands a good knee to the midsection. DeLeon won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Rakell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakell with a knee to the head.
Rakell works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.
Rakell lands a nice uppercut.
DeLeon misses with some punches.
DeLeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rakell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rakell.
A knee to the head by Rakell.
Rakell pushes DeLeon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakell lands a knee to the head.
DeLeon tries to break the clinch but Rakell is controlling the position.
DeLeon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rakell misses with a body punch.
DeLeon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLeon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rakell uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLeon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rakell is keeping busy.
Rakell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeLeon.
Good body shot from Rakell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rakell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeLeon misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rakell.
A nice left hand lands by Rakell.
Rakell works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.
DeLeon has a couple of punches blocked by Rakell.
Rakell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLeons head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rakell.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakell.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakell.
Rakell blocking some punches.
DeLeon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeLeon misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakell.
Rakell presses DeLeon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rakell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rakell digs a right hand into DeLeon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeLeon's gas tank.
Rakell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rakell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeLeon or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rakell.
Rakell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakell gets through DeLeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rakell lands a shot to the body.
Rakell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rakell lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Rakell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rakell gets through DeLeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rakell has DeLeon pressed against the cage, preventing DeLeon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Rakell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rakell.
Rakell connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Rakell on the inside.
Rakell works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.
Rakell lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rakell lands a knee to the body.
DeLeon throws a head punch that misses.
DeLeon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rakell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Rakell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rakell looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLeon is just out of range.
Rakell lands a body shot.
DeLeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakell takes a swing at DeLeon's ribcage but misses.
Rakell moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Rakell. That snapped DeLeon's head back.
Rakell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rakell lands a jab to DeLeon's midsection.
Rakell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rakell tests DeLeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as DeLeon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rakell doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLeon connects with a nice looking jab.
Rakell lands a jab to DeLeon's midsection.
Rakell cracks DeLeon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Rakell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakell throws a nice looking combination but DeLeon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakell's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeLeon under the eye.

Rakell has DeLeon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeLeon tries to break free but Rakell pushes him back against the cage.
Rakell crunches a lovely knee into DeLeon's ribcage.
DeLeon is breathing heavily.
Rakell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rakell connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Rakell.
Rakell lands an uppercut.
Rakell is leaning against DeLeon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rakell working DeLeon over with knees to the body.
DeLeon is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakell gets an underhook and turns DeLeon into the cage.
Rakell lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakell digs a right hand into DeLeon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeLeon's gas tank.
Rakell gets through DeLeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rakell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakell pushes DeLeon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rakell lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
DeLeon is trying to force a seperation but Rakell has the dominant position.
Rakell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rakell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rakell scores with a hook to the body.
Rakell lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Rakell lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rakell.
Rickard Rakell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rakell lands a nice shot to the body.
Rakell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeLeon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rakell connects with a knee to the head.
Rakell landing knees to the head.
Rakell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rakell presses DeLeon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Rakell.
Rakell works on DeLeon's body with a couple of short punches.
Rakell with a knee to the head.
Rakell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLeons head.
A short body shot lands from Rakell as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakell scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rakell.
Rakell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLeons head.
Rakell lands an uppercut.
Rakell lands a hook that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
Rakell dodges an elbow strike from DeLeon.
Rakell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeLeon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rakell struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLeon controls his hands.
Rakell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rakell connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeLeon's face.
Rakell is working DeLeon over against the cage.
DeLeon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rakell blocks an uppercut.
Rakell scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rakell.
DeLeon tries to break free but Rakell pushes him back against the cage.
DeLeon working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rakell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rakell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeLeon's elbow.
A short left from Rakell.
Rakell blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Rakell.
Rakell trying to land knees to the body.
Rakell swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
DeLeon wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakell won't allow it.
Rakell misses with some punches.
Rakell scores with a hook to the body.
Rakell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLeon can't find room to land a body shot as Rakell controls the action.
DeLeon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rakell backwards.
Rakell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeLeon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rakell has DeLeon pressed against the cage, preventing DeLeon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Rakell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rakell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rakell is looking to wear down DeLeon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from DeLeon does no damage.
The fighters circling - DeLeon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rickard Rakell is winning the standup battle so far.
DeLeon moves away from the strike by Rakell.
Rakell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Rakell forces DeLeon back against the cage and clinches.
Rakell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeLeon can do to turn this around?
Rakell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rakell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rakell connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeLeon's face.

DeLeon is rocked!
Rakell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeLeon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rakell finish him?
Rakell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
DeLeon throws a head punch that misses.
DeLeon takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rakell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rakell lands a hook that snaps the head of DeLeon backwards.
DeLeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeLeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeLeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rakell lands a knee to the head.
DeLeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLeon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Rakell.
DeLeon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Rakell scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeLeon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rakell.
Rakell gets through DeLeon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rakell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rakell misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rakell.
Rakell misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Rakell on the inside.
Rakell swings wildly with an uppercut but DeLeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeLeon is trying to force a seperation but Rakell has the dominant position.
DeLeon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Rakell on the inside.
Rakell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rakell.
Rakell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rakell blocks the elbow strike.
Rakell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeLeon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeLeon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeLeon tries to break the clinch but Rakell is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLeon is trying to stall.
DeLeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLeon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DeLeon seems to have recovered his senses.
DeLeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from DeLeon fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeLeon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rakell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rakell.
Rakell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLeon prevents a body shot from Rakell.
DeLeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rakell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLeon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rakell misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rakell scores with a nice short uppercut.

DeLeon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rakell throws a jab when DeLeon was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rakell.
Rakell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLeon moves away.
Rakell closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeLeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rakell lands a nice looking body shot.
DeLeon avoids the body shot from Rakell.
As Rakell backs off DeLeon throws a huge counter combo but Rakell manages to avoid it all.
Rickard Rakell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLeon slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from DeLeon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeLeon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rakell just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLeon throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Rakell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rakell wants to clinch but DeLeon slips to the side
letting DeLeon counter with a right hand.
DeLeon moves away from the strike by Rakell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by DeLeon.
Jab from Rakell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLeon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeLeon avoids the body shot from Rakell.
DeLeon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeLeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakell.
DeLeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakell moves away.
Rakell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeLeon's hands.
Donito DeLeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Rakell misses the target.
Nice shot by DeLeon.
Rakell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Rakell.
Rakell swings for the body but DeLeon moves out of range.
DeLeon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rakell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeLeon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickard Rakell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rakell 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Rakell!
Rickard Rakell made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview.