PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Lang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuck your mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Lang

185 cm
24
151 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

160 cm
24
150 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Lang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rockefeller checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Rockefeller closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lang looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockefeller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rockefeller is trying to keep Lang in close.
Lang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
Lang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockefeller swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a couple of elbows.
Lang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockefeller throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lang won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here.
Lang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockefeller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lang is one step ahead there.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is in close to Rockefeller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller has momentary wrist control but Lang slips an elbow through the middle.
Rockefeller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockefeller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockefeller's back!
Rockefeller turns into Lang and is now in his guard.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockefeller manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockefeller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rockefeller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
Lang is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rockefeller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rockefeller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang scores with a nice body kick.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.

Lang moves into the clinch successfully.

Lang manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang thuds a left hand into Rockefeller's body.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang throws a low kick but Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Lang throws a push kick but Rockefeller slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Rockefeller blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockefeller thows a body kick. Lang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rockefeller lands with a right hand.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Lang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockefeller somewhat.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Rockefeller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Rockefeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller thumps Lang with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockefeller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Lang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lang after a bit of a struggle.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rockefeller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockefeller is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has Lang pressed against the cage, preventing Lang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rockefeller trying to stall but Lang improves his position.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockefellers head.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Lang.
Rockefeller blocks a body shot from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang presses Rockefeller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefeller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body. Lang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
Lang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is looking to score with low kicks.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockefeller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lang's head.
A big right from Lang misses.
Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rockefeller's sensitive parts.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rockefeller 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.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Lang.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Rockefeller clinches.

Lang pulls guard.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockefeller manages to get himself to full guard.
Lang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang is in close to Rockefeller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller is trying to keep Lang in close.
Lang wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lang throws a big elbow that misses.
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lang working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang really dominated 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.

Lang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockefeller. Rockefeller obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockefeller rather than just go for the knockout.

Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lang breaks the clinch.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range.

Rockefeller instigates a clinch.
Rockefeller lands a left hand.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Rockefeller is looking to control Lang's arms but Lang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rockefeller has his back to the cage.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Lang.
Rockefeller tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockefeller gets an underhook and turns Lang into the cage.
Rockefeller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rockefeller or not.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockefeller keeps control of Lang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang lands a left hand.

Lang breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockefeller misses with a right hand

and Lang counters with a shoot takedown. Rockefeller fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang passes into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rockefeller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockefeller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller controls Lang momentarily but Lang frees himself.
Lang working some strikes from top position.
Rockefeller keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass.
Rockefeller wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lang dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rockefeller takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Lang delivers a nice body kick.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockefeller throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Rockefeller's shoulder, as Rockefeller tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Rockefeller checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockefeller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller misses with a few strikes there.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang misses with a leg kick

and Rockefeller counters with a single leg into guard. Lang didn't expect that.

Lang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rockefeller is aware though and is defending well.

Lang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James Dean Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockefeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockefeller avoids the head kick by Lang.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a body kick that stops Lang in his tracks momentarily.
Lang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockefeller connects with a right hand. Lang shakes it off.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang misses the body punch

and Rockefeller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Rockefeller tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David Lang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lang wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockefeller won't allow it.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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 James Dean Rockefeller.
Well Lang 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lang!
David Lang is the new featherweight champion!
David Lang made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Welcome to the david lang era. Im more famous and more good looking then any of these chumps out here. Ive done lots of great things but beating JDR isnt one of them. Were not equal.I would like to take this opportunity to once again call out the 135 champ. Dont be scared homie'.