PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Kono

185 cm
21
152 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
149 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hideo Kono!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kono lands the left hand.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kono bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockefeller's head backwards.
Rockefeller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kono lands a slapping body shot.
Kono tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kono throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hideo Kono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kono misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kono slips a jab and a cross from Rockefeller.
Kono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kono manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kono.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kono. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kono throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kono thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller sizes up Kono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kono tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
Kono throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Kono dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kono dodges the punch combination from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kono finds it's way through Rockefeller's defenses.
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Kono.
Kono is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kono moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kono throws out a loose jab but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kono throws a jab when Rockefeller was well out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockefeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kono misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Kono moves out of range.
Kono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kono.
Rockefeller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kono.
Rockefeller lands a slapping body shot.
Kono misses with a wild combination.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockefeller walks into a straight right hand from Kono.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kono punishes Rockefeller's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kono takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockefeller stuns Kono with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kono throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Kono throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick that knocks Kono off balance momentarily.
Kono works the jab nicely.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Kono avoids it easily.
Kono jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kono scoring well with a low kick there.
Kono blocks a jab.
Kono scores with a hook.
Kono thows a body shot but no joy.
Kono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hideo Kono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kono misses with a head kick.
Kono swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.

Rockefeller shoots in and bounces Kono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kono looking to control.
Rockefeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control but Kono is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Kono is retaining full guard.
Rockefeller preventing the sweep.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kono managing to control the position.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Kono has wrist control.
Kono looking to control.
Kono wants to stand and escape but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Kono wants to get back to his feet but Rockefeller passes into half guard.
Rockefeller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kono is trying to control but can't.
Rockefeller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kono is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rockefeller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kono is doing well to control the position and prevent Rockefeller from advancing to side control.
Kono felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hideo Kono hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Kono's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kono.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kono.
A jab from Rockefeller does it's job there.
Kono looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Kono tries to land a front kick but Rockefeller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kono throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Kono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rockefeller lands with an overhand left.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Kono's ribcage but misses.
Hideo Kono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kono throws a body kick that misses.
Kono moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kono blocks the body kick.
Kono tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockefeller takes one on the button.
Kono closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kono jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockefeller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kono scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Kono sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kono throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Hideo Kono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Kono lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rockefeller ducks right into an uppercut from Kono.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kono punishes Rockefeller's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kono swivels and escapes.
A jab from Rockefeller finds it's way through Kono's defenses.
Kono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kono throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kono takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockefeller jabs Kono to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kono misses the target.
Rockefeller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kono momentarily.
Kono tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Kono as Rockefeller shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kono.
Nice jab there from Kono.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kono throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Kono throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kono looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Kono moves out of range.
Kono avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Kono throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Kono misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Kono.
Kono lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kono thuds a left hand into Rockefeller's body.
Kono swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockefeller.

Kono is rocked!
Rockefeller cracks Kono with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kono tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rockefeller pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kono is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, James Dean Rockefeller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.