PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 1466 p4p, 780 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 189 p4p, 103 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Billabong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waltzing Matilda kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolf
vs
Billabong

180 cm
22
169
5 - 2 - 0

171 cm
22
155
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
Conquer

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

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.

Billabong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong postures up.
Billabong controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.

Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Billabong clinches up with Rolf and pushes him back against the cage.

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.

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.

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!

Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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!

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.

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.