PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 145 p4p, 682 weight class) and Konrad Wagner (ranked 21 p4p, 97 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rolf
vs
Wagner

180 cm
32
169
22 - 13 - 0

181 cm
35
174
31 - 12 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Shadow Realm Apparel
NARCOS

Conviction
© Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 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 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wagner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolf, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolf works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolf checks a leg kick.
Rolf wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Wagner throws a good cross that connects.
Rolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagner tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagner to the ground. Wagner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Rolf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wagner lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf lands with a good body shot.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rolf darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolf.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf lands a right hand.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Rolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner gets through Rolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rolf or not.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf avoiding damage as Wagner throws knees to the body.
Wagner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rolf.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rolf rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Rolf pushes Wagner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Rolf back against the cage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.

Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wagner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner takes a shot to the head.
Rolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolf blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner scores with a shoulder strike.
Wagner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Rolf digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Rolf.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Wagner.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Good body shot from Rolf.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wagner.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolf.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
A short right from Rolf.
Rolf lands an uppercut.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
Rolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rolf connects with the punch.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wagner darts in and clinches Rolf up against the cage.
Wagner lands with a left to the head.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rolf prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Rolf is looking for a takedown.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
A short left from Rolf.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Rolf's takedown attempt.
Rolf lands a shot to the body.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Wagner blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Rolf tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but Rolf blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Wagner working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Wagner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Wagner tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rolf.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf lands a right hand.

Rolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wagner can't fight it off and eventually Rolf manages to take the fight to the floor. Wagner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is pulling down on Rolf's head to control his posture.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Rolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.