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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 46 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 8 p4p, 21 weight class). Rolf has chosen AVGN Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Great wrestler
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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown but McCarthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy sneaks back into half guard.
Rolf is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy is positioning himself well to prevent Rolf advancing to mount.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to take McCarthy's back but he can't do it this time.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf trying to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Rolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Rolf maintains control.
Rolf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf avoids the attempt from McCarthy to control.
McCarthy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rolf wants to take his opponent's back but McCarthy doesn't allow it.
Rolf working for a submission but McCarthy is keeping him at bay.
McCarthy is squirming around, avoiding Rolf's attempts to control the action.
McCarthy prevents Rolf from taking his back.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
McCarthy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
McCarthy trying to hold on to Rolf's head to control him but Rolf postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCarthy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
McCarthy is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Rolf ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rolf cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolf lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a double leg but McCarthy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCarthy continues to drive forward.
Rolf misses with a body punch
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses the jab.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolf feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Rolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolf prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy gets full guard.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is taking a breather. Rolf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy wants to control but Rolf is keeping him busy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rolf defending well.
Rolf is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
McCarthy working over Rolf with some ground and pound. Rolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rolf gets back to full guard.
Rolf 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.
Rolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCarthy defends well.
Rolf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCarthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Rolf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McCarthy's half guard.
Rolf tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy is not content to let Rolf control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but McCarthy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
Rolf seems to be looking for submissions.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
That's two 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.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rolf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCarthy momentarily.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like McCarthy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
McCarthy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rolf won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
McCarthy controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf preventing the sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolf with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf fails with the takedown.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy punishes Rolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Rolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rolf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Rolf is now in McCarthy's guard.
Rolf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolf's guard.
Rolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy controlling Rolf's posture.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy pulls Rolf in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has his hands on Rolf's head, controlling the position.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Rolf controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rolf lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolf takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf misses with a hook
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Rolf jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy moves forwards but Rolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf misses with a straight right.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Rolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rolf throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarthy misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rolf showed some decent athleticism there.
Rolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolf defends it easily.
Rolf wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Rolf pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolf wants to control the pace but McCarthy is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf content just to control the position here.
McCarthy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rolf 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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