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QFC Tournament 38 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ollilan Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chak Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ollilan Jorma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ollilan Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chak Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapthlaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rapthlaka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rapthlaka decides to return to a standing position.
Chak Rapthlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapthlaka drives through with a takedown into Jorma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapthlaka stays in close to Jorma's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapthlaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorma is retaining full guard.
Jorma wants to get back to his feet but Rapthlaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rapthlaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka throwing strikes but missing.
Rapthlaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapthlaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rapthlaka landing some decent shots from guard.
Rapthlaka is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapthlaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rapthlaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jorma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rapthlaka somewhat.
Rapthlaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jorma sprawls well. Jorma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rapthlaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rapthlaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rapthlaka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jorma tries to clinch but Rapthlaka moves away
and Rapthlaka counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jorma's guard now.
Rapthlaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapthlaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rapthlaka gets to his feet - Jorma follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapthlaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jorma's guard.
Jorma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorma tries to get out of the position.
Rapthlaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorma wants to clinch up but Rapthlaka keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chak Rapthlaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jorma stuffs the takedown.
Jorma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorma tries to clinch but Rapthlaka moves out of range.
Jorma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorma lands an elbow inside that Rapthlaka shrugs off.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jorma controlling the action here for a moment.
Rapthlaka is trying to stall.
Jorma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jorma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapthlaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorma avoids the damage to the body.
Rapthlaka misses with a body punch.
Jorma throws an elbow but it misses.
Jorma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jorma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jorma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jorma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rapthlaka's defenses.
Jorma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Jorma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ollilan Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chak Rapthlaka.
A knee to the head by Jorma.
Jorma throws an elbow that misses.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma lands a nice elbow.
Rapthlaka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jorma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rapthlaka is breathing heavily.
Rapthlaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapthlaka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rapthlaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rapthlaka pushes down on Jorma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorma is trying to stand back up but Rapthlaka is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is refusing to be controlled, as Rapthlaka sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chak Rapthlaka.
Rapthlaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jorma sprawls well. Jorma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rapthlaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorma wants to clinch up but Rapthlaka keeps it at a distance.
Jorma gets caught flat footed, as Rapthlaka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rapthlaka throwing strikes but missing.
Rapthlaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jorma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rapthlaka on the ground.
Rapthlaka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jorma, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorma darts in and clinches Rapthlaka up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chak Rapthlaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rapthlaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rapthlaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rapthlaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rapthlaka moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jorma throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rapthlaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rapthlaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Rapthlaka in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Rapthlaka in his tracks for a moment.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ollilan Jorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chak Rapthlaka.
Jorma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rapthlaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jorma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapthlaka's brow.
Jorma scores with a knee to the head.
Jorma lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jorma.
Rapthlaka blocks the elbow strike.
Rapthlaka can't break the clinch.
Ollilan Jorma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jorma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jorma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rapthlaka.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Rapthlaka in his tracks for a moment.
Ollilan Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapthlaka is trying to drag Jorma to the mat but Jorma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rapthlaka takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jorma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Rapthlaka 's eye.
Nice elbow from Jorma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapthlaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Rapthlaka dodges an elbow strike from Jorma.
Jorma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jorma throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rapthlaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jorma has him pressed against the cage.
Jorma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Jorma.
Rapthlaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jorma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jorma landing knees to the head.
Jorma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rapthlaka tries to pull guard but Jorma won't allow it.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Rapthlaka 's eye.
Jorma lands an elbow that stopped Rapthlaka in his tracks for a moment.
Rapthlaka takes an elbow to the temple.
Jorma lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma lands an elbow just above Rapthlaka 's eye.
Jorma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rapthlaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Jorma.
Rapthlaka missing with knees to the body.
Rapthlaka blocks an elbow strike from Jorma.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jorma.
Rapthlaka jumps guard and drags Jorma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rapthlaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapthlaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jorma is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ollilan Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapthlaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Chak Rapthlaka!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Chak Rapthlaka!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Chak Rapthlaka!
Chak Rapthlaka wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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FIGHT
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