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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 538 p4p, 1239 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 85 p4p, 184 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 cm 28 159 15 - 5 - 1 |
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178 cm 37 160 23 - 22 - 1 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler World class boxer 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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Roll throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wolf-Fang wants to stand and escape but instead Roll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass. Roll sitting in guard here, content to control. Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roll wants to pass the guard but Wolf-Fang is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully. Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roll wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving. Roll is standing up over Wolf-Fang. Wolf-Fang looks to escape but Roll dives into side control.
Wolf-Fang prevents Roll from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Roll is working hard here to advance position. Roll goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf-Fang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roll's guard! Nice work there by Wolf-Fang! Roll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Roll is looking for a triangle but Wolf-Fang pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf-Fang stands and steps away. Roll gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab. Roll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Roll throws a body kick that misses and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roll won't be happy with that. Roll tries to bench press Wolf-Fang off him but Wolf-Fang keeps the position. Roll is trying to work for a sweep but Wolf-Fang has mounted him! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolf-Fang is looking to stand but Roll has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Roll wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Wolf-Fang nearly escaped from the position there. Roll tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang wants to stand up but Roll is stuck to his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roll tries to roll but Wolf-Fang sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang 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.
Roll shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roll was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Roll trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang is working away. Roll has knee on belly and moves into mount. You get the feeling that Wolf-Fang really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roll trying to control but Wolf-Fang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roll wants to control but Wolf-Fang has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Roll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to free his arm - good work. Roll is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wolf-Fang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wolf-Fang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roll can't do much from the bottom here. Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll is controlling his arm. Roll tries to improve position but can't. Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Roll has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roll is trying to improve his position. Roll is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Roll is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang pulls his head out easily. Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg. Roll is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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. Roll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wolf-Fang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Some bone on bone action there as Wolf-Fang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out. Roll looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Roll pushes down on Wolf-Fang's leg and manages to get into half guard. Roll stops Wolf-Fang from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! Wolf-Fang moves away from the strike by Roll. Roll misses with a straight left. Roll is looking to clinch. Wolf-Fang feints the counter takedown. A big right from Roll misses. And Wolf-Fang tries to counter it with a takedown but Roll pushes his down on his head and steps out. Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll lands a head shot. Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf-Fang's shoulder, as Wolf-Fang tries to avoid the shot. Wolf-Fang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wolf-Fang blocks a jab. Wolf-Fang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Roll. Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wolf-Fang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roll misses with a short punch on the inside. Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll. Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wolf-Fang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Roll throws a head punch that misses. Roll tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage. Wolf-Fang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roll fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rokken Roll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Roll fights it but they end up in guard. Wolf-Fang won't allow Roll to sweep him here. Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf-Fang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Roll controlling Wolf-Fang's posture. Roll working a defensive guard but Wolf-Fang passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. It looks like Wolf-Fang is going to stand back up.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wolf-Fang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roll controls his leg. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Roll looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Roll working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
Roll looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wolf-Fang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round. I think Roll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll! After winning the bout, Rokken Roll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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