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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 49 p4p, 956 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 8 p4p, 133 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tai Kung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Tai Kung defends the submission attempt.
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tai Kung, who protects the arm well.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Tai Kung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tai Kung struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rolf staying calm.
Tai Kung struggling a bit here.
Tai Kung is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf trying to control the position but Tai Kung is working away.
Tai Kung tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolf trying to control the action but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung prevents Rolf from improving position.
Rolf trying to control the position but Tai Kung is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tai Kung!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but Tai Kung frees his head quite easily.
Tai Kung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolf.
Rolf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tai Kung has worked his arm free - good work by Tai Kung!
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tai Kung has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Tai Kung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Tai Kung slips under a jab from Rolf.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tai Kung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rolf misses with a looping right.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung thinks about the counter body kick.
Rolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai Kung misses with a hook.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Tai Kung tries to bum rush Rolf with a series of wild strikes but Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolf misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Tai Kung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tai Kung stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolf. Rolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Rolf throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tai Kung to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Tai Kung needs to keep his hands up - Rolf had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung counters with a body kick.
Rolf with a nice cross.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Tai Kung throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tai Kung follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tai Kung sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tai Kung won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tai Kung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Rolf is keen to just control but Tai Kung is a slippery customer.
Rolf moves into full mount! Tai Kung won't be happy about that!
Rolf tries to control but Tai Kung wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rolf goes for an armbar but Tai Kung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tai Kung.
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tai Kung is one step ahead there.
Rolf has his foot on Tai Kung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tai Kung works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf has a takedown stuffed.
Rolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tai Kung defends it nicely.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tai Kung defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tai Kung as Rolf shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rolf throws a combination that misses
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tai Kung tries to land a front kick but Rolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolf moves into range and clinches up with Tai Kung.
A right handed body shot lands from Rolf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung taking a breather.
Tai Kung taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tai Kung regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tai Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tai Kung stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tai Kung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Tai Kung!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Tai Kung defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tai Kung avoid being mounted?
Tai Kung is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Tai Kung is working away.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Rolf trying to control from Tai Kung's half guard. Tai Kung has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jakob Rolf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf fails with the takedown
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf tries to clinch there but Tai Kung circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Rolf drives through with a takedown into Tai Kung's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung is controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tai Kung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tai Kung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Tai Kung with a jab.
Rolf goes for a double leg but Tai Kung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tai Kung continues to drive forward.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
Tai Kung pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tai Kung.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tai Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolf, as that shot connected.
A big left from Rolf misses.
Tai Kung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung misses the body punch
and Rolf counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body shot.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai Kung clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
A lazy left from Tai Kung finds it's target.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rolf throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
Tai Kung misses with a head kick.
Rolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tai Kung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tai Kung wants it to stay on the feet.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
Rolf scores with a nice right hand.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tai Kung wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Tai Kung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf passes to side control.
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tai Kung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Tai Kung!
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Rolf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolf is pulling down on Tai Kung's head to control his posture.
Rolf has an active guard here but Tai Kung has managed to pass into half guard.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf moves into full guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard.
Rolf advances to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tai Kung could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rolf has cracked it and Tai Kung is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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