Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Rolf thuds his right hand into Babcock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babcock's head backwards.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolf circles away.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Babcock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#KD2#
Rolf drops Babcock with a beautiful combination! Babcock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rolf is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Babcock throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolf.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Babcock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Jim Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Rolf moves away and avoids it.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Babcock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolf momentarily.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Rolf throws a right hand that Babcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Babcock also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf wants to clinch.#T2#
Babcock leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Rolf wants to counter with a clinch but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Babcock's defenses.
Rolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babcock finds it's way round the side to connect with Rolf's head.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Rolf darts in looking for a takedown but Babcock gets double underhooks and turns Rolf into the cage.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Babcock.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Babcock throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Rolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rolf throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolf.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab. #T4#
Babcock swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Babcock throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
A big right from Rolf misses.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf connects with a right hand. Babcock shakes it off.
Babcock catches Rolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Nice jab there from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babcock defends it well.
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babcock scores with a kick to the body.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babcock wants to slow Rolf down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolf counters with a two punch combo.
Babcock goes for a double leg but Rolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rolf continues to drive forward.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Babcock presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock lands a body shot.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Rolf has Babcock pressed against the cage, preventing Babcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rolf lands with a right to the head.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rolf is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rolf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Babcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Babcock manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Babcock's guard.
Rolf passes Babcock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying for a kimura here. Babcock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rolf wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Monkey clinches with his opponent.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey is looking to control Rolf's arms but Rolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Rolf with a nice body shot.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Rolf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Monkey is trying to keep an underhook but Rolf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Rolf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Monkey!
Rolf prevents Monkey from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monkey is looking to escape.
Rolf fails to move to back control.
Monkey can't escape the position.
Monkey is controlling an arm, preventing Rolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Rolf tries to take Monkey's back but instead Monkey uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Monkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Monkey defends it.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Monkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monkey is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Rolf postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns Rolf into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rolf.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rolf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Monkey manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Rolf.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey stalling against the cage.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spider Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Monkey sends Rolf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Monkey is motioning to the referee to let Rolf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rolf is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Monkey engages and cracks Rolf with a massive lead left hook - Rolf tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Monkey is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spider Monkey!
Spider Monkey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolf works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolf checks a leg kick.
Rolf wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Rolf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wagner lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf lands with a good body shot.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab. #T1##CL#
Rolf darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolf.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf lands a right hand.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rolf lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolf or not.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rolf.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rolf rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf blocking some punches. #T1#
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a right hand. #T2#
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolf blocking some punches. #T3#
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Rolf digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Good body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
A short right from Rolf.
Rolf lands an uppercut.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rolf connects with the punch.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wagner darts in and clinches Rolf up against the cage.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf is looking for a takedown.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A short left from Rolf.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T1#
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but Rolf blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf lands a right hand. #TD#
Rolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wagner can't fight it off and eventually Rolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Wagner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Wagner is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolf, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Rolf.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolf.
Talvela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talvela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolf is keen to just control but Talvela is a slippery customer.
Talvela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
Talvela is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talvela is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Talvela won't allow it.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rolf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Talvela can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Talvela working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Talvela is on top in guard. #T2#
Talvela won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rolf's head.
Talvela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Rolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolf wants to hit a sweep here but Talvela passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolf there! #T3#
Rolf tries to reverse the position but Talvela maintains control.
Talvela working the ground and pound effectively.
Rolf tries to hold on but Talvela postures up.
Rolf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Talvela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Talvela.
Rolf wants to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to hold on to Talvela's head to control him but Talvela postures up.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela is nestled in close to Rolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rolf wants to sweep but Talvela has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Rolf scores with a body shot.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Decent striking displayed by Talvela there.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Talvela throws a leg kick
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Talvela moves out of range as Rolf strikes.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rolf.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rolf darts in and clinches Talvela up against the cage.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Talvela breaks from the clinch.
Rolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Rolf swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Rolf misses the body punch
and Talvela counters with a two punch combo.
Talvela thumps Rolf with a low kick.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolf. #BC#
Talvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolf throws a jab when Talvela was well out of range.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf avoids the head kick by Talvela. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#TD2#
Rolf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Talvela controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
Rolf passes Talvela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Talvela won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.
Talvela works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talvela, who protects the arm well.
Rolf advances to mount.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Talvela is squirming around nicely.
Talvela working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf looking to control but Talvela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Talvela slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Talvela is having none of it.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talvela wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Talvela defending well.
Rolf is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rolf blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Talvela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Talvela is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Talvela dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rolf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Talvela is now in half guard.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Talvela moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolf.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolf is looking to regain half guard here but Talvela keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolf wants to control but Talvela postures up.
Talvela working the head and body with strikes.
Rolf is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela lands an elbow.
Rolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talvela's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rolf wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Talvela prevents Rolf from improving his position.
Rolf keeping hold of Talvela's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Talvela is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talvela pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Talvela connects with a nice short shot to Rolf's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paavo Talvela.
I think Talvela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf avoids the head kick by Monkey.
Monkey walks into a stiff left hand from Rolf.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Rolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Rolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rolf's sensitive parts.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Rolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rolf seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Monkey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kosmanov. #TD#
Rolf lands a takedown into guard.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Kosmanov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kosmanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Kosmanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kosmanov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Kosmanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosmanov manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Kosmanov's guard.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back.
Rolf advances position into side control!
Kosmanov lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolf off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is taking a good look at Rolf as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kosmanov! #T2#
Rolf is really stuck here.
Rolf covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kosmanov scores with punches and elbows.
Rolf's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov is landing with strikes from the back.
Rolf tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolf regains half guard.
Kosmanov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow. #SUB#
Kosmanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
Kosmanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB#
Rolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
Kosmanov working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosmanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Rolf is trying to keep Kosmanov in close.
Kosmanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rolf's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kosmanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kosmanov dominated that round.
That's time! Rolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Rolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kosmanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rolf controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kosmanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Kosmanov defends easily. #T1#
Kosmanov with a nice head shot there.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rolf pulls Kosmanov in close to prevent any damage.
Kosmanov cracks Rolf with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosmanov is aware though and is defending well.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kosmanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolf has wrist control.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kosmanov defends well.
Kosmanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosmanov's guard. #REVR#
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard. #REVB#
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. #REVR#
Kosmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolf is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosmanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rolf won't allow Kosmanov to sweep him here.
Kosmanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vladimir Kosmanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmanov lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rolf lands a head shot.
Rolf missing with a left hand there. Kosmanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kosmanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosmanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow. #T4#
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf cracks Kosmanov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf tries a body shot but Kosmanov blocks it.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rolf has hold of one of Kosmanov's legs. Kosmanov is fighting the takedown attempt but Rolf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kosmanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolf manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kosmanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Kosmanov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kosmanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosmanov has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Kosmanov preventing the sweep.
Kosmanov is in close to Rolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov trying to strike off his back. #T1#
Kosmanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Kosmanov keeps moving.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kosmanov striking off his back but it's not causing Rolf any problems.
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosmanov is keeping the position for now.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kosmanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Kosmanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back!
Kosmanov doesn't have the hooks in and Rolf manages to turn into his guard.
Kosmanov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Kosmanov.
Rolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Kosmanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosmanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kosmanov keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Kosmanov keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosmanov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kosmanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rolf trying to control but Kosmanov is working from the bottom.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kosmanov clinches with his opponent. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jakob Rolf.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jakob Rolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Rolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf digs a good body shot into Kamara's ribs.
Rolf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Kamara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rolf closes the distance but Kamara moves to the side
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Rolf connects with a body shot.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rolf misses with the combination.
Kamara is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Rolf finds it's target.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Rolf backing up. Rolf nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamara scrambles back to his feet.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Rolf scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Rolf won't want to take too many of those.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
Rolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Rolf tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf scores with a jab. Kamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Rolf cracks a nice hook into Kamara's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolf.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Kamara.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Rolf with a nice cross.
Rolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kamara. Rolf shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Rolf lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamara's head.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Kamara sprawls well.#KD#
Kamara lands a big uppercut and Rolf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rolf looks OK. Kamara waves Rolf back to his feet!#ROC#Rolf is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara throws a pinpoint strike between Rolf's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rolf crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kamara scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SYN 1044 Danger vs Williams
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Rolf does it's job there.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Rolf misses with a hook.
McCarthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolf tests McCarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf with a hook.
McCarthy jabs at Rolf's body.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from McCarthy misses. #T1#
McCarthy throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Rolf is rocked!
McCarthy fakes the body blow, causing Rolf to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rolf goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #T3##SUB#
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! #T4#
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.#SUB#
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but Tai Kung frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Tai Kung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolf. #SUB#
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! #SUB#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT2#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.#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #T2#
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
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.#SUB#
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! #T3#
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. #REVR#
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.#SUB#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Tai Kung defends it. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#R4#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R5#
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.#TD#
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tai Kung wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
Rolf advances to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
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.

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position. #SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Rolf wants to take McCarthy's back but he can't do it this time.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Rolf maintains control.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape. #T2#
Rolf avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Rolf working for a submission but McCarthy is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy prevents Rolf from taking his back.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3##SUB2#
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up. #T4#
McCarthy is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
McCarthy is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Rolf ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolf cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolf lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand. #T1#
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Rolf misses with a body punch
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses the jab.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Rolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Rolf feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolf prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Rolf wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Rolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping him busy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Rolf is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy working over Rolf with some ground and pound. Rolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rolf gets back to full guard.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.#SUB2#
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Rolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCarthy's half guard.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.#T1#
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf. #T3#
Rolf thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like McCarthy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #T4#
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
McCarthy controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolf with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf fails with the takedown.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy punishes Rolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Rolf. #T2#
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Rolf is now in McCarthy's guard.
Rolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolf's guard. #REVR#
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy controlling Rolf's posture.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has his hands on Rolf's head, controlling the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rolf lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf misses with a hook
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Rolf jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy moves forwards but Rolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Rolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rolf throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.#T3#
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rolf showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet. #T4##SUB#
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Rolf pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolf wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf content just to control the position here.
McCarthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kamara gets tackled into the cage by Rolf. Rolf maintains the clinch.
Rolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Kamara digs a right hand into Rolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolf's gas tank.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamara misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Rolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolf manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Rolf trying to control the position but Kamara is working away. #SUB2#
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rolf has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kamara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolf yanks on the arm and Kamara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolf.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
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.

Event: SYN 1020 Todd vs Exotic
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Rolf misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cressbeckler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cressbeckler doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Rolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolf lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cressbeckler has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cressbeckler wants it to stay on the feet.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Cressbeckler pushes him off.#T1#
Rolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rolf misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with an outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolf is looking to clinch but Cressbeckler is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler cracks Rolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Rolf swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Rolf goes for a double leg but Cressbeckler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cressbeckler continues to drive forward.
Cressbeckler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch.
Rolf tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cressbeckler 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Rolf throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler. #T3#
A left lands for Cressbeckler.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Rolf takes the fight into the clinch.
Cressbeckler has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler lands a nice shot to the body.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolf.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rolf throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Cressbeckler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolf needs to keep his hands up - Cressbeckler had a free shot at his head there.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf thuds his right hand into Cressbeckler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cressbeckler throws a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Rolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Rolf jumps back.
Rolf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cressbeckler sprawls and moves away.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rolf shoots for a takedown but Cressbeckler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cressbeckler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Rolf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Cressbeckler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Rolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cressbeckler replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Rolf misses with a hook to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
A slow jab from Rolf misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cressbeckler doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolf.
Cressbeckler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolf takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a series of strikes. Rolf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf wants to clinch.#T2#
Cressbeckler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Cressbeckler throws out a counter right but Rolf avoids it with no problem.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
A punch combination from Rolf misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Rolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cressbeckler cracks Rolf with a good jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the body
and Rolf counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Rolf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cressbeckler clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Rolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Rolf moves his leg out of the way.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Rolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolf down.
Rolf shoots for a takedown but Cressbeckler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Rolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cressbeckler swivels and escapes.#T4#
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Cressbeckler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Rolf off balance momentarily.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler cracks Rolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cressbeckler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but Cressbeckler shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rolf misses.
Rolf misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Rolf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cressbeckler cracks Rolf with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Rolf is rocked!#CUT2#Jakob Rolf's cut is getting worse.
Rolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cressbeckler fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rolf out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler is the new welterweight champion!
Joad Cressbeckler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Lew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf is looking to counter punch.
Lew misses with a looping left.
Lew throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rolf misses its target.
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lew doesn't seem bothered though.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Lew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lew lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf tries to clinch but Lew moves out of range.
Rolf with a nice cross.#T1#
Rolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lew.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Lew was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Lew throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf slips under a jab from Lew.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lew misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.#TD#
Lew gets caught napping as Rolf dives in and scores a takedown. Lew manages to retain guard.
Lew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolf trying to control but Lew is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Lew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Rolf sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Lew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Lew defends it. #SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lew sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lew has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lew is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf. #T4##SUB#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lew is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Rolf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lew moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lew working for a triangle but Rolf defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lew looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rolf has picked Lew up and slammed him! Lew can't keep hold of the triangle and Rolf manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf connects with a nice looking jab.
Lew ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Lew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lew looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf lands a nice hook to Lew's body. Lew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lew can do to turn this around?
Rolf scores with a body shot.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Lew sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lew misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf avoiding damage as Lew throws knees to the body.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lew's elbow.
Lew tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Lew back against the cage.
Lew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Lew has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Lew blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lew. #T1#
Rolf blocking some punches.
Lew gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lew gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rolf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lew can turn it around.
Lew trying to control the position but instead, Rolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lew into the cage.
A short uppercut from Lew.
Rolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lew misses with some punches.
Lew gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lew.
Lew misses with the head strike.
A short left from Lew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lew. #T2#
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Rolf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lew regains guard.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Lew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf pushing down on Lew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolf moves into full mount! Lew won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf prevents Lew from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Rolf is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lew is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lew flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rolf anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lew and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rolf slips an arm under Lew chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rolf has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rolf is squeezing on Lew like an anaconda would it's prey. Lew fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Jakob Rolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Rolf is out of range.
It looked like Rolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bottura.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Bottura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolf.
Rolf misses the jab.#CL#
Rolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura lands an uppercut.
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Bottura avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bottura lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bottura. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bottura tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolf tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Bottura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Bottura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bottura.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Bottura controls the action. #BC2#
Bottura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.#T2#
Rolf misses with a hook.
Bottura lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.#TD#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf is just content to waste time from the top position. Bottura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bottura pulls Rolf in to control the position.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolf won't allow Bottura to sweep him here.
Rolf is fighting to break Bottura's control of his arms but Bottura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
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 wants to pass the guard but Bottura is keeping the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Bottura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bottura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bottura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bottura throwing strikes but missing.
Rolf trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bottura is aware though and is defending well.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Rolf working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bottura on the side of the head.
Rolf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rolf's sensitive parts.
Rolf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Rolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Rolf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Bottura tries to sprawl but Rolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bottura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Rolf moves into full mount!
Bottura prevents Rolf from taking his back.
Rolf moves to the back.
Bottura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rolf avoiding Bottura 's attempts to control his hands. #T2##SUB#
Rolf is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bottura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bottura is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Rolf looking to break Bottura's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bottura remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bottura prevents Rolf from getting a body triangle.
Bottura can't escape the position.
Rolf trying to control momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is persistently looking for the submission but Bottura is defending it well. #SUB#
Rolf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bottura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Rolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolf working for a choke but Bottura is defending well. #SUB#
Rolf looking for the choke from the back.
Bottura 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.#T4#
Bottura can't escape the position. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for the choke from the back position but Bottura is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rolf looking for the RNC.
Rolf wants to control but Bottura is keeping busy.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rolf is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bottura breaks Rolf's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bottura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bottura throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Bottura defends easily.
Rolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rolf lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rolf on the side of the head.
Bottura lands the left hand.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolf.
A punch lands to the side of Bottura 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
Bottura scores with a jab.
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Rolf's ribs.
Rolf throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Rolf walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.#TD#
Rolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bottura on his heels. He'll look to pass Bottura's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bottura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Bottura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rolf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottura's guard. #REVR#
Rolf trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now.
Rolf trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Rolf is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolf has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Bottura defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bottura is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Rolf is trying to control. Bottura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bottura is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottura is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
After winning the bout, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Rolf cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Rolf staying out of range there.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolf in his tracks.
Rolf drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Rolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolf lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Rolf counters with a series of strikes. Benedetti will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benedetti's waist but Benedetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolf off to one side.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rolf throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Rolf walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Rolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedetti circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mario Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Benedetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti tries a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mario Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
Rolf walks into a left hand.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Benedetti pushes him off.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf connects with the punch.#T2##CL#
Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rolf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benedetti or not.
Benedetti tries to break free but Rolf pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rolf. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Rolf jabs Benedetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedetti looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolf is defended easily by Benedetti.
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 one two combo.
Benedetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rolf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rolf swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Rolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti misses with a straight right. #T3#
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Rolf's ribs.
Benedetti misses with a body shot
and Rolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rolf throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
A big right from Rolf misses.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Benedetti tries to sprawl but Rolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Benedetti won't allow it. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedetti has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Rolf trying to control from Benedetti's half guard. Benedetti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Benedetti is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Rolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolf doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Rolf misses its intended target.
Rolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mario Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Rolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Rolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benedetti defends it nicely.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
A little feinted left hand from Rolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Rolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Rolf shakes it off.
Rolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Rolf pushes Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Benedetti.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Benedetti manages to get underhooks.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolf misses the shot to the body. #T2##TD#
Rolf gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benedetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benedetti prevents Rolf from improving position. #T3#
Benedetti stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Benedetti denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benedetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benedetti is trying to get back to half guard.
Benedetti holds on to Rolf's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rolf trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Benedetti is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benedetti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benedetti prevents Rolf from improving position. #SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benedetti is not content to let Rolf control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf controls the position.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benedetti has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benedetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses the jab.#CL#
Rolf rushes Benedetti and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rolf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Rolf off balance momentarily.#TD#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benedetti pulls Rolf in to control the position.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Rolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jakob Rolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target. #CL#
Rolf moves into the clinch.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rolf prevents Benedetti from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benedetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benedetti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
An out of breath Mario Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SYN 997 Randleman vs Wolf
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
Rolf misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf tries to clinch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Rolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Cressbeckler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf advances to half guard.
Cressbeckler is not content to let Rolf control the position.#SUB#
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cressbeckler sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Cressbeckler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf is pressing down on Cressbeckler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cressbeckler is holding on for now.
Rolf prevents Cressbeckler from improving his position.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Cressbeckler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Cressbeckler defending well.
Cressbeckler wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Cressbeckler won't allow it.
Cressbeckler trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cressbeckler is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount.
Cressbeckler gets full guard.#T3#
Cressbeckler is controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rolf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cressbeckler struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolf trying to control the action but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Rolf controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cressbeckler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cressbeckler, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cressbeckler keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cressbeckler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolf.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Cressbeckler loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Cressbeckler circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cressbeckler can do to turn this around?
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Rolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Cressbeckler in a clinch. #BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rolf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Rolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cressbeckler's waist but Cressbeckler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolf off to one side.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Rolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
Rolf misses with a two punch combination.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Cressbeckler jabs Rolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Rolf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Rolf is rocked!#CUT2#Jakob Rolf's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Rolf misses with a body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
A relieved looking Joad Cressbeckler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacArthur Ii's hands.
Nice shot lands for Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacArthur Ii tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rolf easily slips into full mount!
Rolf trying to control but MacArthur Ii is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rolf is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacArthur Ii is surviving well by controlling Rolf's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf wants to control the pace but MacArthur Ii is squirming around nicely. #T1#
MacArthur Ii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rolf is tightening it up a little... MacArthur Ii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacArthur Ii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacArthur Ii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jakob Rolf!
A victorious Jakob Rolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko
Date: May 24, 2023

#R1#
Rolf lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.
Rolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Odimabesser pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rolf back to the cage. Odimabesser follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#TD#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Odimabesser napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Odimabesser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolf content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolf trying to control the position but Odimabesser is working away. #SUB#
Rolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Odimabesser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Odimabesser is looking to improve his position.
Rolf controlling the pace.
Odimabesser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
Rolf passes to side control.
Odimabesser is not content to let Rolf control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Odimabesser denies him.
Rolf trying to control the position but Odimabesser is working away.
Odimabesser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Odimabesser is defending the position. #SUB#
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolf moves into full mount! Odimabesser won't be happy about that!
Rolf fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Odimabesser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Odimabesser is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
Odimabesser is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Rolf looking to secure an arm triangle but Odimabesser defends it well. #SUB#
Odimabesser defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolf.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Odimabesser is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Rolf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odimabesser is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odimabesser really wants to buck Rolf off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rolf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Odimabesser can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Odimabesser is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Odimabesser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odimabesser is looking to score with low kicks.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odimabesser throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolf checks a low kick from Odimabesser.
Rolf throwing a counter right hand but Odimabesser manages to avoid it.
Rolf avoids a kick to the body.
Odimabesser swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Odimabesser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Odimabesser pushes him off.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Odimabesser.
Rolf moves forwards but Odimabesser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Odimabesser tried to score with a low kick but Rolf checks it.
Odimabesser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Odimabesser slips under a jab from Rolf.
Odimabesser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser is looking for the big counter here.
Rolf blocks a head kick by Odimabesser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Odimabesser throws a leg kick but Rolf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rolf scores with the left hand. Odimabesser knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Odimabesser misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odimabesser can pounce on him.
Rolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Odimabesser throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Odimabesser's head backwards.
Odimabesser slips a jab from Rolf.
Rolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odimabesser swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Odimabesser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolf.
Odimabesser throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Rolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odimabesser staying out of range there.
Odimabesser misses the body punch
and Rolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Odimabesser just misses with a punch to the body.
Odimabesser slips a jab from Rolf.
Odimabesser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Odimabesser prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
Odimabesser tries to improve position but can't.
Rolf trying to control the position but Odimabesser is working away.
Odimabesser is pushing Rolf's head away, looking to escape. Rolf manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odimabesser keeps working. #T3#
Odimabesser is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rolf asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Rolf swings around for an armbar but Odimabesser sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolf's guard.
Rolf is trying to control the position but Odimabesser postures up.
Odimabesser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odimabesser stopping the sweep attempt from Rolf.#T4#
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rolf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odimabesser defends it easily.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Odimabesser from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Odimabesser staying out of range there.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Odimabesser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odimabesser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rolf rather than just go for the knockout.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odimabesser.
Rolf moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Rolf feints and as Odimabesser raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Odimabesser is keeping the position.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Odimabesser is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Odimabesser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Odimabesser won't allow it. #SUB#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolf trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Odimabesser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Odimabesser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolf prevents Odimabesser from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolf is trying to control. Odimabesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolf pulls his head out easily.
Odimabesser wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well. #SUB#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf prevents Odimabesser from improving his position.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf is keen to just control but Odimabesser is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanud Odimabesser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odimabesser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Odimabesser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odimabesser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odimabesser lands the left hand.
Odimabesser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Odimabesser looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Odimabesser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Rolf tries to bum rush Odimabesser with a series of wild strikes but Odimabesser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Odimabesser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rolf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Odimabesser counters with a left to the body.
Rolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Odimabesser swivels and escapes.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Odimabesser slips under a jab.
Rolf throws a nice looking combination but Odimabesser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
A little feinted left hand from Rolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Odimabesser defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Odimabesser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolf. That did some damage!
Rolf moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odimabesser throws a leg kick that misses.
Odimabesser lands an overhand right.
Rolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odimabesser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanud Odimabesser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
A very excited looking Jakob Rolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Rolf moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raczynski looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range. #TD#
Rolf drives through with a takedown into Raczynski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Raczynski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Raczynski tries to buck Rolf off but Rolf is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Raczynski is looking for a sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position but Raczynski is working away. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from moving into mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raczynski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raczynski stops Rolf from passing to mount. #SUB#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raczynski, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski seems a little lost for a moment, as Rolf dominates the positioning.
Raczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raczynski! #SUB#
Rolf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Raczynski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Raczynski shrugs it off.
Rolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
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 seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Raczynski is holding on tight.
Raczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf is trying to control here but Raczynski has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raczynski is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rolf clinches.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Raczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolf as Raczynski tries to tie him up.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski trying to control the position but instead, Rolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raczynski into the cage.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf gets through Raczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raczynski lands a right hand.
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raczynski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raczynski prevents it.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raczynski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Raczynski finds it's way through Rolf's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Raczynski loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Rolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Raczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Raczynski misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raczynski.
Rolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
Rolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf. #T3#
Rolf jabs at Raczynski's body.
Raczynski throws a hook but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raczynski counters with a leg kick.
Rolf shoots in for a double leg but Raczynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Raczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Raczynski prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolf pushes Raczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raczynski can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rolf on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raczynski trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Raczynski looking to stall.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Raczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Raczynski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Raczynski taking a breather.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards. #BC2#
Raczynski breaks from the clinch.
Raczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
Raczynski with a nice calf kick.
Raczynski staying out of range there.
Rolf misses with a right hand
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Rolf feints and as Raczynski raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raczynski managing to control the position.
Rolf trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raczynski is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raczynski's guard.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Raczynski defending well.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raczynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Raczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Jan Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raczynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Raczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Rolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raczynski struggling a bit here.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Raczynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raczynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolf but great work by Raczynski.#T4#
Rolf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Raczynski has control of the leg.
Rolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rolf actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Raczynski is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Raczynski.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Rolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Rolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf scores with a nice head shot.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson tries to clinch up
and Rolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf misses with a looping left.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Robson moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rolf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Robson swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range. #CL#
Robson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolf backwards. #T1#
Robson lands a body punch.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
I was talking to Robson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson is leaning against Rolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rolf lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Robson.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Robson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Robson prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Robson pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rolf.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rolf. #TD2#
Rolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robson can't fight it off and eventually Rolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Robson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Robson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rolf trying to keep a closed guard but Robson is proving a slippery customer.
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. #REVB#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Robson is defending well.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Robson is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolf gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolfs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
A short right from Robson. #T1#
Robson digs a right hand underneath Rolf's ribcage. Rolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf is working for takedown but Robson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Robson pushes Rolf up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rolf. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rolf.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Rolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Rolf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rolf.
Robson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Robson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Robson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Robson slips a jab from Rolf.#CL#
Robson clinches with his opponent.
Rolf tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson misses with some punches.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Robson.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Rolf's ribcage. Rolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Robson.
Robson lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Rolf is rocked!
Rolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Robson finish him?
Robson pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson pushes Rolf against the cage. Robson is working some dirty boxing. Robson pushes off with a quick right hook! Rolf goes down! Rolf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Robson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Robson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oliver Robson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: Bellicose XVII
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rolf sprawls well. Rolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf lands with a straight right. Pizziconi didn't see that one coming.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Jakob Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Pizziconi is out of range. #TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rolf's guard.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
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. #REVR#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Pizziconi is having none of it. #T1#
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pizziconi moves into full guard.
Rolf passes into half guard.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
Pizziconi tries to roll over but Rolf keeps him under control.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Pizziconi is working away.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pizziconi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back!
Pizziconi gets his hands free as Rolf looks to control.
Pizziconi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rolf is covering up but some of the strikes from Pizziconi are getting through and doing damage.
Rolf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pizziconi's guard. Nice work there by Rolf.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf advances position into side control!
Pizziconi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Pizziconi denies him.
Pizziconi is not content to let Rolf control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf is staying tight to Pizziconi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pizziconi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Pizziconi is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pizziconi! #T4#
Pizziconi is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Rolf has hold of Pizziconi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pizziconi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolf trying to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolf but Rolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pizziconi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rolf to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Rolf catches Pizziconi right on the button with a cross.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Rolf misses.
Rolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pizziconi.
Jakob Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Rolf sprawls well.
Rolf throws a right and a left that Pizziconi avoids nicely.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rolf, which made it look bad.
It looked like Rolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pizziconi.#TD2#
Pizziconi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
Rolf trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Rolf postures up.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pizziconi's guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Pizziconi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Pizziconi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pizziconi is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pizziconi avoid being mounted?#T3#
Pizziconi controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Pizziconi has his hands clasped together around Rolf's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pizziconi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pizziconi defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolf prevents Pizziconi from improving his position.
Pizziconi gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Rolf.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Pizziconi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolf keeps working.
Pizziconi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Rolf's hands, connecting with Rolf's forehead.
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rolf is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Rolf trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Rolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Rolf keeps moving. #SUB#
Rolf has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Pizziconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolf's head.
Rolf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pizziconi has passed into side control.
Rolf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pizziconi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolf is pressing down on Pizziconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rolf working for a triangle but Pizziconi defends it easily.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Rolf trying to control the position.
Pizziconi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi cracks Rolf with a solid left hand.
Rolf has Pizziconi pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi stands up over Rolf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Frank scores with a nice head shot.
Frank tries to clinch but Rolf is having none of it.
Frank throws a lazy head kick
and Rolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rolf clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rolf.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Frank blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Rolf has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Rolf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Frank's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Frank is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rolf rolls with it to try and escape but Frank cranks on the arm and Rolf is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Frank!
After winning the bout, Darius Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jakob Rolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eagle.
Eagle connects with a right hand. Rolf shakes it off.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eagle missing with a left hand there. Rolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Eagle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eagle is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolf controls the position.
Eagle tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Rolf is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eagle is trying to escape and Rolf transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eagle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rolf! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Rolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Rolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adlehyde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adlehyde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adlehyde manages to get back to half guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Adlehyde is working away. #SUB#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adlehyde is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Adlehyde holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde is looking to escape.
Adlehyde is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
Adlehyde won't allow Rolf to pass to mount. #T1#
Adlehyde is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolf is thwarting Adlehyde's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adlehyde is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolf works his way into side control.
Adlehyde is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Adlehyde is defending well.
Adlehyde wants to get back to his feet but Rolf drags him back down.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rolf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adlehyde will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adlehyde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adlehyde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adlehyde! #SUB#
Rolf goes for an armbar but Adlehyde turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adlehyde. #T3#
Adlehyde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adlehyde wants to pass the guard but Rolf is keeping the position.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Adlehyde controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adlehyde defends well.
Adlehyde tries to stand but Rolf is controlling from the bottom.
Adlehyde advances to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adlehyde wants to take a breather but Rolf is having none of it. #SUB#
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Adlehyde is controlling well.
Adlehyde tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rolf.
Adlehyde is keen to just control but Rolf is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolf trying to hold on to Adlehyde's head to control him but Adlehyde postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf wants to improve his position but Adlehyde is controlling well.
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!#R2##CL#
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adlehyde.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Rolf scores with a shot to the side of Adlehyde's head.
Adlehyde wants to stall.
Rolf pushes Adlehyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adlehyde works on Rolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adlehyde can do to turn this around?
Adlehyde presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlehyde.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it. #BC2#
Adlehyde breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Adlehyde tenderised Rolf's leg. Rolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adlehyde misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
Adlehyde lands with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Rolf clinches.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Adlehyde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Adlehyde breaks the clinch.
Adlehyde lands with an uppercut that bounces Rolf off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf misses with a body shot
enabling Adlehyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adlehyde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Rolf misses.
Adlehyde scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolf in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Rolf lands a slapping body shot.
Rolf moves out of range as Adlehyde strikes.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that Rolf ducks under and follows up with a left that Rolf also avoids with ease.#T2#
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Adlehyde is out of range.
Jack Adlehyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf jabs Adlehyde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adlehyde misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range. #TD#
Adlehyde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf trying to control but Adlehyde is working from the bottom.
Rolf passes Adlehyde's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Adlehyde is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adlehyde sees it coming and defends easily.
Adlehyde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adlehyde keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Adlehyde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf stays in close to Adlehyde's body and controls the position.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Adlehyde is retaining full guard.
Rolf stands and throws Adlehyde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rolf trying to control the action but Adlehyde is working from the bottom. #T4#
Adlehyde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Adlehyde is defending well.
Adlehyde is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolf off and has taken his back!
Rolf looking very determined here, making life difficult for Adlehyde.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Adlehyde lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Nice defenses there by Adlehyde.
Rolf staying out of range there.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Adlehyde is quick to defend against it.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adlehyde moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Adlehyde misses the target.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adlehyde.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Adlehyde is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rolf as he connects with a hook.
Adlehyde wants to clinch up but Rolf keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Rolf. Beautiful body shot.
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Adlehyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Adlehyde.
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Adlehyde slips a jab from Rolf.
Adlehyde might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Adlehyde.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adlehyde! But no joy.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adlehyde.
Adlehyde looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut. Rolf saw that one coming.
Jack Adlehyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adlehyde connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Jakob Rolf's cut is getting worse.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Adlehyde sprawls well.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adlehyde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adlehyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adlehyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Adlehyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Adlehyde's defenses.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Adlehyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rolf misses with a body shot. #T3#
Adlehyde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rolf is looking to wear down Adlehyde with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adlehyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adlehyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Adlehyde lands a big right hand that sends Rolf crashing to the mat! Adlehyde stays standing though and waves Rolf back to his feet!#ROC2#Rolf is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and Adlehyde counters with a big left hand that crumples Rolf! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Adlehyde!
Jack Adlehyde is the new welterweight champion!
Jack Adlehyde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: AFC 9: Regulator vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Rolf connects with a single shot there.
Rolf scores with a nice right hand.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frank misses with a wild body shot.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#CL2#
Rolf forces Frank back against the cage and clinches.
Rolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rolf digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Frank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rolf smiles and moves away.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Frank misses the jab.
Rolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
A countering left hand to the body from Rolf misses.#T1#
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank takes one on the button.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Frank misses.
Rolf scores with a jab to the head.
Frank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rolf's head.
Frank throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Rolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank is not content to let Rolf control the position.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rolf trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rolf swings around for an armbar but Frank sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolf's guard.#T3#
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolf has his feet on Frank's thighs here. He's pushed Frank off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Frank screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Darius Frank was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss just means it’s a lesson and on my next time out, I’ll show you what I’ve learned.'.

Event: AFC 7: Adlehyde vs Grayson
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Sir throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf cracks Sir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Rolf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Sir working for a triangle but Rolf defends it easily. #SUB#
Rolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolf has managed to get both his arms back between Sir's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolf defends well.
Rolf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf trying to control but Sir is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Sir keeps moving. #T1#
Rolf pushing down on Sir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sir is looking to improve his position.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sir is controlling an arm, preventing Rolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolf tries to control but Sir wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rolf has control of Sir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sir can't escape the position.
Sir is controlling an arm, preventing Rolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Rolf trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rolf looking to secure an arm triangle but Sir defends it well.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Rolf working for a submission but Sir is keeping him at bay.
Sir working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sir is looking to escape.
Sir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolf trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Rolf takes Sir's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sir is in trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sir preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolf.
I really don't envy Sir right now. #SUB2#
Rolf sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Sir taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
A very excited looking Jakob Rolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 97
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Rolf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rolf's coach down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rolf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rolf is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Rolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Rolf.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes is looking to control Rolf's arms but Rolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Rolf.
Rolf wants a takedown.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes stalling in the clinch but Rolf improves position.
Rolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Rolf goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ugo Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Rolf lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Rolf and move into the clinch.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range. #T2#
Barnes lands a front kick.
Rolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Rolf saw it coming and moves away.
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rolf ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Rolf misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolf.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Rolf counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rolf gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Rolf keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolf lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rolf.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Barnes pushes Rolf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rolf up against the cage.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes. #TD2#
Rolf has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Rolf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Barnes stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Rolf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Rolf checks it #TD2#
and Rolf counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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. #REVB##SUB2#
Rolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T1#
Rolf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes! #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Rolf's guard.
Rolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Rolf has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Rolf has a closed guard, preventing Barnes from standing up.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Rolf is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Barnes stands up from Rolf's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Rolf clinches.
Jakob Rolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Rolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Rolf blocking some punches.
Rolf goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Rolf's body. Rolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Barnes. #CL2#
Rolf darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes wants to stall.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Rolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Rolf lands the left hand.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf fails with the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugo Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Rolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Rolf avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolf! But no joy.
Rolf slips a straight right by Barnes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Rolf misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barnes throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rolf digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Rolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolf defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Rolf moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Barnes is working Rolf over against the cage.#T2#
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rolf.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ugo Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Ugo Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rolf gets a takedown into half guard.

Barnes kicks Rolf off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes takes a swing at Rolf's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Rolf avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolf throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ugo Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is looking to wear down Rolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Rolf checks it.
A little jabbing left from Rolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rolf moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Jab from Rolf.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Rolf backing up. Rolf nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Rolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Rolf avoids it well.
Rolf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rolf.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ugo Barnes.
Well Rolf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
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.

Event: ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Rolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf is looking to counter punch.
Rolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Rolf persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolf.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Rolf throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Rolf takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Rolf sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolf avoids it this time.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Rolf.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Rolf clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Turcotte is leaning against Rolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Rolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Rolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turcotte quickly recovers to half guard.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Turcotte defending well. #SUB#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turcotte is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Rolf moves into full mount! Turcotte won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB#
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Rolf has control of Turcotte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turcotte regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turcotte stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Turcotte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turcotte is trying to control but can't.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Turcotte is working away.
Rolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rolf works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Rolf looking to break Turcotte's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turcotte remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Rolf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Turcotte fending off the submission attempt from Rolf. #SUB#
Rolf is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Turcotte is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolf gets his way! #SUB#
Rolf is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rolf slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Rolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Rolf is looking to counter punch.
Rolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turcotte circles away.
Rolf walks into a left hand.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turcotte enables Rolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turcotte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there. #T1#
Turcotte controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf is looking to pass into half guard but Turcotte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turcotte is in guard.#REVB#
Turcotte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a triangle but Turcotte pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Turcotte looking to pass the guard.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turcotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolf is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte won't allow Rolf to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rolf looking for subs off his back but Turcotte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolf tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.
Well, if Turcotte is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Turcotte wants to free his trapped foot but Rolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Rolf throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolf looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolf, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte lunges at Rolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rolf's hand.
Jab from Rolf.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Turcotte tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turcotte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte slips a jab from Rolf.
Rolf sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolf avoids it this time.
Rolf shoots in but Turcotte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Rolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
A little feinted left hand from Rolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Rolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Rolf misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Turcotte counters by moving into the clinch.
Rolf tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Rolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Rolf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolf shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
A slow jab from Rolf misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Rolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
Rolf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Rolf lands a jab.
Rolf slips a jab from Turcotte.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
As Turcotte tries to get set, Rolf tries to push him back and clinch up but Turcotte manages to avoid the attempt.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Turcotte with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf drops his hands momentarily and Turcotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
Rolf attempts a counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it well and moves away.
Rolf cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Turcotte tests Rolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte wants to counter the offense by Rolf and move into the clinch position.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turcotte 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: ENIGMA 78
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Rolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Redcliffe denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rolf trying to control the action but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
Redcliffe is not content to let Rolf control the position. #SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redcliffe, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Redcliffe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rolf works to advance to full mount. Redcliffe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Redcliffe is on top in guard.
Rolf controls Redcliffe momentarily but Redcliffe frees himself.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Rolf has his foot on Redcliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redcliffe works his way back into a safe position though.
Redcliffe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rolf has an active guard here but Redcliffe has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redcliffe in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to take a break and control but Rolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolf.
And Redcliffe counters with a quick kick to the body but Rolf blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Rolf jumps back.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
A combination from Rolf does no damage.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a front kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolf should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it. #SUB2#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolf is keen to just control but Redcliffe is a slippery customer.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Rolf stalling away here and it's allowed Redcliffe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Redcliffe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redcliffe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rolf working for a triangle but Redcliffe defends it easily. #T3#
Rolf is trying to control the position but Redcliffe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redcliffe has passed into side control. #SU#
Redcliffe decides to stand back up.
Rolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Rolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rolf shoots and misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Rolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolf can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcliffe sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Rolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Redcliffe is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Rolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with the combination. #CL2#
Rolf instigates a clinch. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.#T1##CL2#
Rolf clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolf.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rolf misses.#CL2#
Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Redcliffe. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Rolf moved away.
Redcliffe jabs at Rolf's body.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolf off to one side.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Redcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolf feints the counter takedown.
Rolf slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Rolf's leg. Rolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf tries to clinch up.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Rolf's body.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Redcliffe lands but Rolf takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Rolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf misses with a takedown
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf drives through and clinches with Redcliffe against the cage.
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Rolf. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Rolf's midsection.
Rolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe works Rolf's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Rolf didn't see that one coming.
Rolf checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Rolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolf on the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Rolf takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rolf takes one on the button.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rolf misses.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolf doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Redcliffe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Redcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolf.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
A swing and a miss from Rolf.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Jakob Rolf in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolf! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Rolf misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is pressing down on Rolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Redcliffe has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Redcliffe defends it.
Redcliffe is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Redcliffe has recovered full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redcliffe's legs. #T3#
Redcliffe tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
Redcliffe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redcliffe turns into him and now he's in Rolf's guard. #SUB2#
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jakob Rolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. #REVB##T4#
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redcliffe defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakob Rolf.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: ENIGMA 74
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rolf.
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf walks into a left hand.
Rolf moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Rolf misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Rolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf gets to mount! Akhtankhanov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Akhtankhanov prevents Rolf from taking his back.
Akhtankhanov wants to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.#T1#
Rolf is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rolf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akhtankhanov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rolf trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Akhtankhanov trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Akhtankhanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akhtankhanov! #SUB2#
Rolf working for a guillotine from mount but Akhtankhanov is in no mood to give up.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Akhtankhanov is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rolf takes Akhtankhanov's back.
Rolf tries to keep control of the position but Akhtankhanov is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Akhtankhanov taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong 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.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Billabong defends it.
Rolf works his way into side control. #SUB#
Rolf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Billabong is trying to control Rolf's posture but Rolf avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Billabong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Billabong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolf's guard.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolf.
Rolf working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up.
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily. #T3#
Billabong trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Rolf misses with a hook.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rolf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Rolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Billabong misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Billabong clinches up with Rolf and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Billabong has hold of one of Rolf's legs. Rolf is fighting the takedown attempt but Billabong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Billabong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Billabong sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Billabong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Billabong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billabong is pulling down on Rolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolf, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong is continuing to stall.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Rolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Billabong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Billabong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rolf has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Billabong doesn't defend quickly enough and Rolf has managed to lock this one up! Can Billabong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rolf on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
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.

Event: TK 12: Vipunen
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Burroughs scores with the left hand. Rolf knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Rolf misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Burroughs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Burroughs's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolf lands with a cross. #KD2#
Rolf lands a big uppercut and Burroughs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burroughs looks OK. Rolf waves Burroughs back to his feet!#ROC2#Burroughs is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf cracks Burroughs with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Burroughs falls to his knees and Rolf doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Rolf!
After winning the bout, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Rolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rolf duly obliges.
Axelrod with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rolf to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Axelrod scores with a takedown into Rolf's guard.#SUB2#
Rolf has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Axelrod should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rolf has tightened it up now! Axelrod should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Bonesteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonesteel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonesteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf misses the body punch
letting Bonesteel counter with a right hand.
Bonesteel swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rolf tries to bum rush Bonesteel with a series of wild strikes but Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonesteel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Bonesteel.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combo that has Rolf backing up. Rolf nods at Bonesteel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick but Rolf sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Rolf throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Bonesteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bonesteel. Beautiful body shot.
Rolf misses the body punch
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolf.
Bonesteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Rolf swings widly with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body kick.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BIshop Bonesteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonesteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
Rolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Rolf misses with the combination.
Bonesteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.
Rolf misses with a hook to the body
and Bonesteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonesteel off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Bonesteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolf throws a hook but Bonesteel blocks it.
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rolf duly obliges.
Bonesteel misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonesteel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonesteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolf is just out of range.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonesteel sprawls well. He's pushed Rolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Bonesteel sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Bonesteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonesteel.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Bonesteel keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonesteel lands a really nice looking cross but Rolf seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel lands with a nice body punch.
Bonesteel slips a straight right by Rolf.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rolf tries to clinch up
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolf throws a big shot that misses.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick as Rolf jumps back.#T1#
Bonesteel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonesteel tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonesteel to the ground. Bonesteel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolf misses with a body punch
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body shot.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BIshop Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Rolf finds it's target.
Rolf throws a right hand that Bonesteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonesteel also avoids with ease.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
Bonesteel is looking to counter punch.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Rolf.
Bonesteel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonesteel jabs Rolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Bonesteel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Bonesteel pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonesteel throws a one two combo. #T2#
Rolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonesteel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rolf shoots and misses
and Bonesteel counters with an outside leg kick.
BIshop Bonesteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Bonesteel misses the shot to the body.
Rolf shoots and misses
and Bonesteel counters with a thumping low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rolf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonesteel has got the better of the exchanges.
Rolf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rolf fails with the takedown
letting Bonesteel counter with a right hand.
Rolf is breathing heavily.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonesteel sizes up Rolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Rolf.
Rolf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Rolf is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot.
Rolf misses with a double jab
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body kick.
Bonesteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
Rolf fails with the takedown
and Bonesteel counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rolf on the side of the head.
Rolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Rolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bonesteel scores with a body shot.
Rolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonesteel tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonesteel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Bonesteel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakob Rolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BIshop Bonesteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Bonesteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf tries to clinch but Bonesteel moves away
enabling Bonesteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonesteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with an inside leg kick.
Rolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonesteel. Bonesteel obviously looking to wear him down.
BIshop Bonesteel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rolf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonesteel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolf fails with the takedown
and Bonesteel counters with a leg kick.
Bonesteel works Rolf's body with a nice hook.
Bonesteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolf can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonesteel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rolf eats them both and turns towards Bonesteel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonesteel.
Rolf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonesteel on the side of the head.
Bonesteel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolf swings widly with a right hand
and Bonesteel counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonesteel tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonesteel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonesteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rolf just manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Bonesteel.

And that's the end of the fight!
BIshop Bonesteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonesteel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

Belly

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belly's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belly (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belly is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Belly actively working from the bottom here.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is looking to improve his position.
Rolf works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf controlling from side mount. #T1#
Belly is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rolf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belly prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Rolf stalls from top position.#T3#
Rolf laying and praying for a moment but Belly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rolf is controlling the pace.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Belly defends it.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Belly looking for submissions off his back.
Belly trying to control but Rolf postures up. #T4#
Belly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Belly is keeping the position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Belly looking to control.
Rolf stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard. #T5#
Belly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belly keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
Belly managing to control the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belly gets full guard.
Rolf is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Rolf.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf pushes down on Belly's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T7#
Belly wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
Rolf is taking a breather. Belly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Belly trying to control from the bottom.
Rolf is controlling the pace.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Rolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T8#
Belly wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Belly won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Belly wants to get back to full guard.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Belly is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Belly defending well.
Rolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belly is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount. #T10#
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Belly is controlling Rolf's trapped leg to prevent Rolf from advancing to side control.
Rolf uses his free foot to push down on Belly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belly.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (0) vs (8) Rolf
Belly can't escape the position.
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Belly is trying to escape the mount.
Rolf controlling the pace for now.
Rolf fails to advance to Belly's back.
Rolf controlling his opponent.
Rolf is looking to take Belly's back but instead Belly gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Rolf content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Belly gets back to full guard.
Belly pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolf has managed to get both his arms back between Belly's legs - danger averted.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Belly looking to control.
Belly keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rolf pushes down on Belly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolf is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 8 to 0.
Jakob Rolf is the new lightweight champion!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jello Belly stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021

155 cm
29 yrs
139 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

Algadoo

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Algadoo tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range. #TD2#
Rolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Algadoo (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Algadoo keeps moving.
Rolf postures up.
Algadoo keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Algadoo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo trying to control the position.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Algadoo is trying to control but can't.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Algadoo wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Algadoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Algadoo tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Algadoo is trying to escape the mount but Rolf keeps good control and instead manages to take Algadoo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (0) vs (8) Rolf
Rolf slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Algadoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Algadoo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Rolf is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Algadoo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolf is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T3#
Rolf has good solid back control here.
Algadoo tries to roll but Rolf sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
Algadoo is really stuck here.
Rolf controlling from the back.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB2#
Rolf is looking for the choke from the back position but Algadoo is controlling his hands well.
Algadoo tries to escape the position.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolf has the hooks in. Algadoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rolf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Algadoo.#T6##SUB2#
Rolf is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Algadoo is defending well though. Rolf let's go of the attempt for now.
Rolf biding his time, controlling Algadoo.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Rolf.
Algadoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T7#
Algadoo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rolf.
Rolf struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rolf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolf avoiding Algadoo 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Algadoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Rolf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Rolf is looking to control Algadoo but Algadoo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Algadoo is trying to break free.
Algadoo wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolf gets his hands free.
Algadoo staying busy and making it hard for Rolf to control.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolf is riding his opponent, not letting Algadoo buck him off. #T9#
Algadoo wants to escape the position.
Rolf controls the action.
I really don't envy Algadoo right now.
Rolf trying to control.
Algadoo turns into Rolf and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (8) Rolf#T10#
Rolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Algadoo won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Algadoo being controlled here momentarily.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Algadoo looking to pass the guard.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11##SUB2#
Rolf looking for subs off his back but Algadoo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Algadoo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Algadoo is controlling the pace. #T12#
Algadoo prevents Rolf from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Algadoo is thwarting Rolf's attempts to control the position.
Rolf wants to get back to full guard but Algadoo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (5) vs (8) Rolf
Rolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Algadoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Rolf is looking for a sweep.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf tries to buck Algadoo off but Algadoo is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Jakob Rolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

190 cm
26 yrs
205 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

Rothschild

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Theodore Rothschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rothschild (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf 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.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothschild is retaining full guard.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothschild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Rothschild wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolf is pushing down on Rothschild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rothschild is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Rolf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Rolf is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Rolf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Rothschild's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Rothschild defending well.
Rothschild is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Rolf.
Rolf with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Rothschild is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Rothschild defends it.
Rothschild is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rothschild (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf is looking to work his way around to Rothschild's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolf looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Rolf looking to control but Rothschild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rothschild is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rolf has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rothschild (0) vs (8) Rolf
Rothschild prevents Rolf from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Rothschild rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T8#
Rothschild tries to escape the position.
Rolf avoiding Rothschild 's attempts to control his hands.
Rolf is looking to control Rothschild but Rothschild is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rolf has good solid back control here. #T9##SUB2#
Rolf working for the choke.
Rolf trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rothschild doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rolf.
The adventures of Rolf the control monster continue. Boring.#T10##T11#
Rothschild trying to control the position but Rolf manages to sink in the hooks.
Rothschild looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rolf. #SUB2#
Rolf working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolf slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rothschild trying to control but not successfully.
Rolf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T12##SUB2#
Rothschild defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Rolf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Rothschild right now.
Will Rolf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolf controls the action.#T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Rolf.#SUB2#
Rolf has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rolf controlling the positon.
Rothschild prevents Rolf from getting a body triangle.
Rolf trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rothschild doesn't escape. #T14#
Rothschild is in bad spot here.
Rolf trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 8 to 0.
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.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

168 cm
47 yrs
152 lbs

Rolf

Musashi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolf fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Rolf gets underhooks to prevent Musashi's takedown attempt.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Musashi rushes Rolf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and 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.
Rolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Musashi after a bit of a struggle.
Rolf wants a takedown.
Rolf looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Musashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolf can't fight it off and eventually Musashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (0) vs (2) Musashi
Musashi trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.#T3#
Rolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Musashi for as long as he can get away with.
Musashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Rolf is looking to advance position but Musashi won't allow it.
Rolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.#T6#
We've been informed that Musashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolf continues to stall.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom. #T7#
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rolf in particular looking to stall.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is defending well.
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Musashi is defending the position.
Rolf passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (5) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Rolf is looking to work his way around to Musashi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Musashi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolf (8) vs (2) Musashi#SUB#
Rolf is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Musashi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Musashi.#T9#
More hug and hope from Rolf.
Further stalling from Rolf.#T10##T11#
Musashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Musashi is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolf, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolf doesn't have the hooks in though and Musashi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (8) vs (4) Musashi
Musashi postures up.
Rolf trying to control the position here.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Musashi controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Rolf pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Musashi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here. #T13#
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (10) vs (4) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T14#
Rolf passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
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.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

172 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

180 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs

Galvao

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Rolf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is taking a breather. Galvao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Rolf controlling the pace. #T2#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
Rolf is taking a breather. Galvao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Rolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rolf.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Rolf.
Rolf moves into full mount! Galvao won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Rolf is looking to work his way around to Galvao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolf controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Rolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rolf tries to take his opponent's back but Galvao turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (5) Rolf#T5#
Rolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao is fighting to break Rolf's control of his arms but Rolf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (7) Rolf
Rolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Galvao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rolf controlling the action here.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position. #T7#
Rolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galvao!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (10) Rolf
Rolf controlling his opponent.
Rolf trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Rolf controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Rolf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolf prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Galvao tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Galvao tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao wants to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galvao is looking to escape.
Galvao stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolf keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Rolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolf fails to move to back control.
Rolf controlling from the full mount. #T11#
More stalling from Rolf.
Galvao is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been informed that Rolf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolf with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T12##T13#
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf is continuing to stall.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Rolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Rolf looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolf controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Jakob Rolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rolf scores with a takedown into Neer's guard.
Neer keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass. #SUB2#
Neer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolf defends well.
Neer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Neer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Neer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf advances to half guard.
Rolf passes to side control. #T1#
Neer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Neer is defending well.
Neer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Neer is trying to improve his position.
Neer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neer is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf tries to control but Neer wriggling away.
Neer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neer 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.
Rolf controlling his opponent. #T2#
Neer is looking to get to half guard.
Neer is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Rolf is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jakob Rolf!
A victorious Jakob Rolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Zachary Neer Neer stepped up to the mic, saying 'You still suck!!'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 20, 2021

182 cm
44 yrs
162 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Teodor

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teodor (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teodor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teodor pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving. #T1#
Rolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Teodor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf 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.
Rolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teodor trying to control the position here. #T2#
Rolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teodor controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teodor pulls Rolf in to control the position.
Teodor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.#T3#
Teodor has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Teodor.
Teodor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (2) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teodor is one step ahead there.
Teodor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Teodor won't allow Rolf to sweep him here. #T4#
Rolf looking to control.
Teodor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (5) vs (2) Rolf
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Rolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teodor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Teodor (7) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teodor takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (10) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf breaks Teodor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (10) vs (4) Rolf#T5#
Teodor controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
Teodor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolf being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Rolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Teodor pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teodor is keeping the position for now.
Teodor is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture. #T7#
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teodor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf looking to sit in guard and control but Teodor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (12) vs (4) Rolf
Rolf working a defensive guard here.
Rolf looking to control but Teodor passes into half guard.
Rolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Teodor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Teodor's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teodor (12) vs (8) Rolf#T8#
Rolf is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rolf tries to keep control of the position but Teodor is staying busy.#SUB2#
Teodor showing good submission defense here.
Teodor tries to break free.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Teodor rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T9#
Teodor staying busy and making it hard for Rolf to control.
Rolf trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Teodor doesn't escape.
Rolf gets his hands free as Teodor looks to control.
Rolf keeps control of the position easily here as Teodor tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Teodor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T10#
Teodor is keeping busy.
Teodor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolf's guard. Nice work there by Teodor.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (14) vs (8) Rolf
Teodor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolf wants to improve his position but instead Teodor has moved into half guard.
Rolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolf.
Teodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolf is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teodor is one step ahead there.
Rolf controlling Teodor's posture.
Teodor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teodor stopping the sweep attempt from Rolf.
Teodor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Teodor preventing the sweep. #T12#
Teodor is stalling in the full guard.
Teodor is pushing down on Rolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Teodor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolf trying to control from the bottom.
Teodor controlling the action here.#T13#
Teodor passes into side control, despite Rolf's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (17) vs (8) Rolf
Rolf is trying to control Teodor's posture but Teodor avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Rolf is trying to control Teodor's posture but Teodor avoids it. #T14#
The referee asks Teodor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Teodor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Teodor tries to advance to mount but Rolf denies him.
Rolf wants to control but Teodor postures up.
Rolf is looking to regain half guard here but Teodor keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teodor tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Teodor stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
Atanase Teodor is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021

175 cm
19 yrs
176 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Btest

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Btest (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Btest is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Btest is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Btest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Btest tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg.
Well, if Rolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf controlling the action here.
Btest tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg.
Btest is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Btest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolf sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Btest is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Btest defends it.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolf is trying to control. Btest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Btest keeping control of the position.
Rolf is pressing down on Btest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Btest is holding on for now. #T4#
Rolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Btest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolf controlling the pace.
Btest manages to get to full guard.
Btest has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Btest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Btest controlling the position.#T5#
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf trying to control but Btest is working from the bottom.
Rolf 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.
Btest wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB#
Btest looking for a guillotine here but Rolf defends easily.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Btest keeps moving.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Btest keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Btest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Btest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Rolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Btest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.#T8#
Btest looking to control.
Btest is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture.
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Btest's guard.
Rolf moves into full mount! Btest won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (0) vs (5) Rolf
Btest tries to lock up and control but Rolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Btest is looking to get to half guard.
Btest is controlling an arm, preventing Rolf from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Btest is looking to escape.
Rolf controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Btest tries to lock up and control but Rolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolf is stalling here but it's allowed Btest to get half guard.
Rolf is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Btest reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolf's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (5) Rolf
Btest trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Btest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Btest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolf is trying to control the position but Btest postures up.
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (7) Rolf
Btest is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Btest wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolf wants to control but Btest is keeping him busy.
Btest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Btest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Btest wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Btest keeps working.
Rolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Btest is defending well. #T12#
Rolf wants to control but Btest is keeping him busy.
Rolf controlling the action here.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Btest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Btest is in trouble now - Rolf has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (2) vs (10) Rolf
Rolf controlling the pace for now.
Btest stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Btest is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Rolf controlling from mount.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Btest is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Btest really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T14#
Btest is working hard here to advance position.
Btest stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Btest is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021

190 cm
26 yrs
164 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Gracie

Rolf

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rolf avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gracie's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rolf prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg.
Rolf stalling. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Rolf is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Rolf trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Rolf stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Rolf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie working a defensive guard here. #T5#
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T6#
Rolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Rolf
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Rolf
Rolf controlling the pace.
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8##SUB2#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T9#
Rolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf stalling.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Rolf#T10#
Gracie is trying to stick to Rolf's back but Rolf is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolf.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Rolf
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf content to stall in guard here.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T11#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf 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.
Gracie has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rolf.#T12#
Gracie is pulling down on Rolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolf, at least for the moment.
Gracie controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
Rolf 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. #T13#
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rolf has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rolf pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

186 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

Rolf

Belly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Belly tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belly tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Belly gets caught napping as Rolf dives in and scores a takedown. Belly manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (0) Belly
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Belly is retaining full guard.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belly being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolf defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Belly is trying to control the position but Rolf postures up.
Rolf 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. #T2#
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf stands and throws Belly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (5) vs (0) Belly
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Rolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Belly for as long as he can get away with.#T5##SUB#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Rolf just content to control the position.
Belly sneaks back into half guard.
Rolf passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (8) vs (0) Belly
Rolf is staying tight to Belly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rolf continues to stall.
Belly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (8) vs (2) Belly#T7#
Rolf is trying is best to control the position here.
Belly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolf preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belly trying to control from half guard but Rolf is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly is looking to advance position but Rolf won't allow it.
Rolf controlling the position for now.
Belly wants to take a breather but Rolf is having none of it.
Rolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Belly trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Belly works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (8) vs (5) Belly
Belly tries to control but Rolf wriggling away.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belly tries to control but Rolf wriggling away.
Rolf is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T9#
Rolf is squirming around, avoiding Belly's attempts to control the action.
Rolf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rolf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (10) vs (5) Belly
Belly trying to control the position.
Belly being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Rolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (13) vs (5) Belly
Rolf just content to control the position. #T11#
Belly is trying to improve his position.
Belly can't do much from the bottom here.
Belly is letting Rolf control him for a moment. #T12#
Belly tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
Rolf controlling the position from side mount.
Belly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belly prevents Rolf from improving position.
Rolf slows the pace down.
Belly is trying to control Rolf's posture but Rolf avoids it. #T13#
Rolf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Belly wants to control but Rolf postures up.
A lull in the action here as Rolf stalls from top position.#T14#
Belly is looking to regain half guard here but Rolf keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belly's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jakob Rolf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jello Belly had this to say: 'I'm hungry'.

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021

180 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

179 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs

Rolf

Theorist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Theorist moves into the clinch successfully.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theorist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theorist is defending well.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Theorist gets underhooks though and 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.#TD2#
Theorist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (0) vs (2) Theorist
Theorist trying to control the pace.
Rolf trying to control here.
Theorist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Theorist is pressing down on Rolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolf is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theorist stopping the sweep attempt from Rolf.
Theorist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Rolf working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theorist advances to half guard.
Rolf tries to roll over but Theorist keeps him under control.
Theorist controlling the action here.#SUB#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theorist pulls his head out easily.
Theorist slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theorist tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolf is retaining full guard.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Theorist controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Theorist is stalling in the full guard.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Let's hope that Theorist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Theorist is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Rolf working for a triangle but Theorist defends it easily.
Theorist wants to pass the guard but Rolf is keeping the position.
Theorist keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Theorist controls the pace.
Theorist postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (2) Theorist
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Theorist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Theorist.
Theorist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theorist holds on and takes a little breather.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Yet more stalling tactics from Theorist.
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Rolf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Theorist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Theorist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Rolf controlling from the top position.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Theorist is pulling down on Rolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolf, at least for the moment.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Theorist is retaining full guard.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theorist is still trying to improve position.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist trying to control the position here. #T7#
Theorist wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Rolf is fighting to break Theorist's control of his arms but Theorist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
More stalling from Theorist.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist pulls Rolf in to control the position.
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Theorist controlling Rolf's posture.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Theorist has control of Rolf's left arm, preventing Rolf from doing any damage.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving. #T9#
Theorist controlling the position.
The adventures of Theorist the control monster continue. Boring.
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theorist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there. #T10#
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Theorist is adopting a defensive guard.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theorist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Theorist wants to free his trapped foot but Rolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Theorist is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Theorist seems content to control.
Rolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Theorist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolf is keeping the position for now.
Theorist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Theorist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolf looking to control.
Theorist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Theorist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (4) vs (4) Theorist
Rolf being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Theorist wants to sweep but no luck.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist has control of Rolf's left arm, preventing Rolf from doing any damage.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Rolf is stalling in the full guard.
Theorist pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf preventing the sweep. #T14#
Theorist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rolf trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist looking for a sweep. Not yet Theorist, not yet.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theorist holds on and takes a little breather.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Theorist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (7) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Jakob Rolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 8
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Rolf throws a jab when Dhargey was well out of range.
Rolf lands with a straight right. Dhargey didn't see that one coming.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Dhargey looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf misses with a looping left.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhargey is looking to counter the offense by Rolf and move into the clinch.
Dhargey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dhargey is looking to clinch but Rolf is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dhargey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Dhargey has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
A hook to the body from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhargey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##TD#
Dhargey jumps into guard, dragging Rolf to the mat.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhargey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dhargey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Dhargey is keeping the position.
Rolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dhargey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dhargey trying to control the position.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dhargey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dhargey has his foot on Rolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dhargey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dhargey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dhargey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolf uses his free foot to push down on Dhargey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dhargey.
Rolf trying to control but Dhargey is having none of it.
Rolf controlling the position easily from mount.
Dhargey tries to lock up and control but Rolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolf controlling from mount.
Dhargey working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolf misses the jab.
Dhargey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dhargey misses the target.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Rolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolf scores with a jab. Dhargey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhargey slips a jab from Rolf.
We've been informed that Rolf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rolf swings for the body but Dhargey moves out of range.
Dhargey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dhargey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf lands with a right to the head.
Dhargey has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf. #TD#
Dhargey decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dhargey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dhargey is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rolf has his hands clasped together but Dhargey extends and breaks Rolf's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dhargey.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaden Dhargey!
A very excited looking Yaden Dhargey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jakob Rolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Hornet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hornet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Hornet lands a leg kick that knocks Rolf off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Hornet.
Rolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolf swings widly with a right hand
and Hornet counters with a nice uppercut.
Hornet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hornet throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.
Rolf scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Zanzi Hornet has been cut.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hornet throws a sloppy head kick and Rolf moves out of range easily.
Hornet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornet connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Hornet throws a head kick that misses.
Rolf avoids the head kick by Hornet.
Rolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hornet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolf checks a leg kick.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Hornet is just out of range.
Hornet feints a counter leg kick.
Hornet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Hornet thows a body kick. Rolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zanzi Hornet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hornet's half guard.
Hornet is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rolf is working for a kimura but Hornet is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura but Hornet is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rolf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hornet is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rolf has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rolf pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hornet is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Rolf!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Rolf misses.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Carruthers moved out of range.
Carruthers looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolf is just out of range.
Rolf feints the counter takedown.
Carruthers lands with a hook. Rolf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Carruthers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Carruthers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Rolf takes Carruthers's back. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carruthers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carruthers for a finish. #SUB2#
Rolf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolf is persistently looking for the submission but Carruthers is defending it well. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for the RNC. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rolf working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Carruthers is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rolf has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Carruthers taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!

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