PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski's entrance music is Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. A fine choice. Rockefeller has chosen Kreator - Violent Revolution as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tupolski
vs
Dean Rockefeller

175 cm
28
182 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

185 cm
29
173 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Rockefeller sizes up Tupolski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupolski throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rockefeller 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.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Rockefeller moved out of range.
Rockefeller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rockefeller. Tupolski shrugs it off though.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockefeller has time to react.
Tupolski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller is looking to clinch.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rockefeller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tupolski connects with a jab.
Tupolski misses with the combination.
Rockefeller feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rockefeller.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Rockefeller feints the counter takedown.
Tupolski wants to slow Rockefeller down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rockefeller! But no joy.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski throws a hook but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Rockefeller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the body from Rockefeller misses
and Tupolski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockefeller's knee momentarily.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski swinging wildly here.
Rockefeller tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Rockefeller's head back.
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!
Tupolski tries a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.

Tupolski tries to keep at a distance but Rockefeller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
I was talking to Tupolski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rockefeller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupolski digs a right hand into Rockefeller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rockefeller's gas tank.
Rockefeller tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski trying to control the position but instead, Rockefeller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tupolski into the cage.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rockefeller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Tupolski crunches a lovely knee into Rockefeller's ribcage.
Rockefeller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockefeller tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Rockefeller shrugs off.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Tupolski is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
Rockefeller is pushing Tupolski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Rockefeller is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski connects with a knee to the head.
Tupolski looking to throw knees to the head but Rockefeller is blocking nicely.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Rockefeller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with some punches.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockefeller.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller pushes Tupolski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
A bone on bone clash there as Rockefeller blocks the leg kick.
Tupolski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the body.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockefeller.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Rockefeller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski throwing a counter right hand but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockefeller circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Rockefeller down.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski misses with the combination.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rockefeller.
Tupolski throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockefeller, right into the meat.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
Jab from Rockefeller.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the leg kick from Tupolski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockefeller, right into the meat.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller scores with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Rockefeller keeps Tupolski at a distance using the push kick.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski delivers a nice body kick.

Rockefeller clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller lands a left hand.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Tupolski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Tupolski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Rockefeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller prevents Tupolski from breaking the clinch.
Rockefeller digs a right hand underneath Tupolski's ribcage. Tupolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rockefeller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Tupolski lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupolski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski works on Rockefeller's body with a couple of short punches.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller works on Tupolski's body with a couple of short punches.
Tupolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockefeller.
A frustrated look appears on Tupolski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Tupolski throws a leg kick

so Rockefeller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tupolski wriggles free and stands up.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Rockefeller lands with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockefeller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Rockefeller settles back down.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockefeller.
Both fighters circling a little - Rockefeller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tupolski swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller scores with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller wants to land a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.
Tupolski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockefeller is out of range and Tupolski settles back down.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Rockefeller checks a low kick from Tupolski.
Rockefeller with a jab.
Tupolski jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockefeller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Rockefeller.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Rockefeller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but Rockefeller saw it coming and moves away.
Rockefeller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockefeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupolski's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockefeller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Rockefeller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Rockefeller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Tupolski.
Tupolski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tupolski misses with the combination.
And Rockefeller tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupolski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Rockefeller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockefeller tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Tupolski scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tupolski.
Rockefeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
Rockefeller stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller lands with a left to the head.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Rockefeller lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rockefeller gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Tupolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but James Dean Rockefeller just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rockefeller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupolski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rockefeller checks it well.
Nice body kick there by Tupolski.
An inside leg kick from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller works over Tupolski's head and body with a nice combination.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rockefeller counters with an inside leg kick.
Rockefeller scores with a spinning back kick!
Rockefeller connects with a crisp jab.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.

Tupolski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller throwing strikes from guard but Tupolski blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockefeller throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupolski tries to land a leg kick but Rockefeller saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupolski. That snapped Rockefeller's head back.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Tupolski lands a head shot.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockefeller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupolski.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Rockefeller slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller flicks out a counter leg kick but Tupolski steps away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller misses with a jab to the body
and Tupolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tupolski. That one must have hurt.
Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Rockefeller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Tupolski counters with a two punch combo.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Tupolski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Rockefeller shrugs it off though.
Rockefeller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Rockefeller moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch up
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that misses.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Rockefeller moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski lands a lovely overhand right.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick nicely.
Rockefeller is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Rockefeller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Tupolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Rockefeller's leg. Rockefeller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller thows a leg kick but Tupolski checks it
and Tupolski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rockefeller.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Rockefeller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller tries to score with a low kick but Tupolski moves his leg out of the way.
Rockefeller misses with a combination
and Tupolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tupolski.
Tupolski thuds his shin into the meat of Rockefeller's side.
Rockefeller is looking to chop away at Tupolski's legs.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockefeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Rockefeller throws a lazy body kick
and Tupolski counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rockefeller under the eye.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockefeller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski tries to score with a low kick but Rockefeller moves his leg out of the way.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rockefeller. Those never looked like landing.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski throws an elbow but it misses.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rockefeller.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Tupolski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow.
Tupolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Rockefeller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
A nice left hand lands by Tupolski.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a body punch.

Tupolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
Rockefeller fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupolski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tupolski misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Tupolski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockefeller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski takes one to the chin there.
Tupolski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.

Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Rockefeller back into the cage.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks it.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupolski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockefeller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Katurian Tupolski retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!