PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 15217 p4p, 632 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 1995 p4p, 233 weight class). Kessler's entrance music is Coal Chamber - Burgundy. A fine choice. Rockefeller has chosen Kreator - Violent Revolution as his entrance music. 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.

Kessler
vs
Dean Rockefeller

181 cm
37
179 lbs
28 - 16 - 1

185 cm
43
177 lbs
35 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Kessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Kessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with the combination.
Kessler is looking to counter the offense by Rockefeller and move into the clinch.

Rockefeller gets caught napping as Kessler dives in and scores a takedown. Rockefeller manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.

Rockefeller has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though.

Rockefeller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kessler defends well.
Kessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler cracks Rockefeller with a solid left hand.
Rockefeller has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rockefeller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kessler is aware though and is defending well.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.

Rockefeller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kessler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockefeller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kessler has managed to get both his arms back between Rockefeller's legs - danger averted.
Kessler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockefeller is keeping the position for now.

Rockefeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kessler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rockefeller looking for a triangle here. Kessler is fighting it but it looks tight! Rockefeller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kessler is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dean Rockefeller!
A victorious James Dean Rockefeller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.