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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 254 p4p, 190 weight class) and Thiago Cortes (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 24 - 15 - 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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Rolf clinches.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Cortes scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cortes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Cortes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortes obliges.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Rolf lands a nice uppercut.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Rolf is working for takedown but Cortes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortes takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortes is working Rolf over against the cage.
Rolf scores with a shot to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolf's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cortes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Thiago Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rolf.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortes defends well and Rolf ends up having to push Cortes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Rolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cortes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
Knees to the body from Cortes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortes obliges.
Rolf is breathing heavily.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes stalling in the clinch.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Rolf tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Cortes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf has clasped his hands together around Cortes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cortes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Cortes jabs Rolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Cortes. Beautiful body shot.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes is looking to clinch.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a shot to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes thumps Rolf with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Cortes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Rolf throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a hook
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
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!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Cortes throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortes is fending him off so far but Rolf persists. Nope, Cortes circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Thiago Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortes, as that shot connected.
Cortes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortes counters with a solid body kick.
Rolf moves to clinch but Cortes breaks away
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rolf throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Cortes wants to counter with a clinch but Rolf pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cortes.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes throws a good cross that connects.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Rolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Rolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortes needs to keep his hands up - Rolf had a free shot at his head there.
Cortes scores with a spinning back kick!
Cortes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Rolf's defenses.
Cortes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rolf on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Rolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cortes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Cortes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rolf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf throws a right and a left that Cortes avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Cortes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Cortes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolf is defending well for now.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Rolf controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Rolf misses with a body punch.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Cortes scores with a knee to the head.
Cortes pushes Rolf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortes.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rolf wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Cortes.
Cortes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Cortes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Cortes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes lands with a light punch inside.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf is rocked!
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes throws a big uppercut that drops Rolf! More strikes from Cortes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rolf lies dazed against the cage as Cortes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Cortes!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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hype
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