PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Rolling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rolling might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jose Aldo - Can´t Be Stopped . King has chosen Closing Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rolling
vs
King

179 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Rolling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from King.
King stuns Rolling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rolling counter with a right hand.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolling manages to avoid it.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with an uppercut

and Rolling counters with a right hand that sends King tumbling to the canvas! Can Rolling finish him? He dives into King's guard looking to do just that!

King is rocked!
Rolling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is still in real trouble! Can Rolling finish him?
Rolling looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Rolling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King jabs at Rolling's body.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolling with a poor takedown
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a sloppy body shot

so Rolling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King has Rolling pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolai King wasn't active enough on the ground.
King misses with a body shot

and Rolling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rolling looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rolling looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolling, not yet.
Rolling is working hard here to advance position.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King is standing up over Rolling. Rolling looks to escape but King dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolling tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rolling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolling ducks right into an uppercut from King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolling doesn't seem phased though.
King connects with a body shot that sends Rolling's belly button to the back.
Rolling is breathing heavily.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Rolling avoids them all with ease.
King throws a sloppy body shot

and Rolling counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rolling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wants to stand but Rolling is controlling the position.
King pulls Rolling in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolling from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolai King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Rolling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King misses with a right hand

and Rolling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.

Rolling pushes King off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
King lands a jab.
Rolling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Rolling gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolling looking to control but instead King has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rolling tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
King keeping hold of Rolling's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolai King hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
King lands the left hand.
Nikolai King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Rolling shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolling shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King throws a head kick that misses

and Rolling counters with a takedown into side control.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is pressing down on Rolling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolling trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rolling wants to hit a switch here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolling there!
David Rolling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Rolling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick by King misses

and Rolling counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
Rolling wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rolling preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nikolai King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolling should have avoided that one.
David Rolling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rolling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Rolling counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is trying to control Rolling's posture but Rolling avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Rolling flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
King just trying to survive but Rolling is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to break free.

King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
King trying to control the hands but Rolling won't let him.
Nikolai King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Rolling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Nikolai King has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Rolling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolling, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Rolling!