PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Kamakawiwo Ole has chosen Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Kamakawiwo Ole

185 cm
23
158 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Kamakawiwo Ole slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamakawiwo Ole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Kamakawiwo Ole's head but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamakawiwo Ole. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamakawiwo Ole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockefeller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Rockefeller tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole is having none of it.
Rockefeller cracks a nice hook into Kamakawiwo Ole's ribs.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Kamakawiwo Ole's shoulder, as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid the shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockefeller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamakawiwo Ole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamakawiwo Ole cracks Rockefeller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Kamakawiwo Ole.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rockefeller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamakawiwo Ole momentarily.
We've been told by Rockefeller's head coaches at RNC Sport Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rockefeller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Rockefeller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a straight right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a body shot.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamakawiwo Ole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rockefeller swings widly with a right hand

and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kamakawiwo Ole has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rockefeller defend it? Kamakawiwo Ole steps over the head and cranks it - Rockefeller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kamakawiwo Ole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
An out of breath Israel Kamakawiwo Ole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.