PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argo Lohk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argo Lohk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nongkeeswuit
vs
Lohk

180 cm
21
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Argo Lohk!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nongkeeswuit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lohk.

Lohk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nongkeeswuit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lohk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Lohk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lohk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lohk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nongkeeswuit is trying to get back to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit prevents Lohk from moving into mount.
Lohk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lohk shoots in but no luck this time.
Nongkeeswuit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lohk.
Nice body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lohk looks gassed!
Lohk shoots in for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit shows good takedown defense.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.
Nongkeeswuit lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit connects with a high kick.
Lohk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit thows a body kick. Lohk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lohk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nongkeeswuit looks to land a body kick but Lohk moved away.
Nongkeeswuit looks for the body kick but Lohk saw that one coming.
Lohk moves out of range of the body kick.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lohk.
Nongkeeswuit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lohk moves out of range as Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Nongkeeswuit as Lohk shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lohk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nongkeeswuit's waist but Nongkeeswuit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lohk off to one side.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lohk shoots in for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit shows good takedown defense.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nongkeeswuit. Lohk shrugs it off though.
Lohk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lohk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Nongkeeswuit lands a head kick that stumbles Lohk and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Argo Lohk has been cut.

Nongkeeswuit stands and steps away. Lohk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nongkeeswuit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Nongkeeswuit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nongkeeswuit.
Lohk is breathing heavily.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Nongkeeswuit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that misses.
Lohk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Argo Lohk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nongkeeswuit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lohk shoots for a double leg takedown but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. He's pushed Lohk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nongkeeswuit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt - Nongkeeswuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nongkeeswuit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nongkeeswuit.
Lohk misses with a takedown attempt - Nongkeeswuit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lohk blocks a head kick by Nongkeeswuit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nongkeeswuit tries to avoid it but Lohk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nongkeeswuit to the ground. Nongkeeswuit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a body kick.
Nongkeeswuit stuffs the takedown.

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

Lohk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nongkeeswuit works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Nongkeeswuit pulls Lohk in close to prevent any damage.
Lohk wants to pass the guard but Nongkeeswuit is keeping the position.
Nongkeeswuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lohk manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nongkeeswuit wants to control from the top but Lohk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Argo Lohk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lohk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nongkeeswuit as he avoids it easily.
Lohk closes the distance and clinches up with Nongkeeswuit, looking for a takedown. Lohk pushes Nongkeeswuit against the cage but Nongkeeswuit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is winning the standup battle so far.

Lohk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nongkeeswuit keeping hold of Lohk's head, controlling as best he can.
Lohk slows the pace down in half guard.
Lohk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohk prevents Nongkeeswuit from standing back up.

Lohk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lohk trying to control from half guard but Nongkeeswuit is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lohk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nongkeeswuit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lohk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nongkeeswuit keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lohk is working for a kimura but Nongkeeswuit is defending it quite comfortably.
Nongkeeswuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohk can do to turn this around?

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nongkeeswuit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lohk's head.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nongkeeswuit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lohk shoots in for a double leg but Nongkeeswuit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Argo Lohk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nongkeeswuit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lohk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nongkeeswuit. No joy for Lohk on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nongkeeswuit.
Nongkeeswuit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nongkeeswuit circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nongkeeswuit scores with a head kick.
Argo Lohk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lohk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nongkeeswuit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakkiat Nongkeeswuit!