PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykk comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name . The crowd seem to be enjoying Rockefeller's choice of entrance music: Kreator - Violent Revolution. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sykk
vs
Dean Rockefeller

172 cm
25
155 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
154 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Sykk throws a body kick.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sykk blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Sykk tries to score with a low kick but Rockefeller moves his leg out of the way.
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Sykk lands a head shot.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Rockefeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.

Rockefeller has Sykk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Rockefeller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Good body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk looking for a takedown.
Sykk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykk.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body.
Sykk tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.

Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Sykk cracks Rockefeller with a nice body shot.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rockefeller tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller presses Sykk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Sykk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockefeller's defenses.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykk.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants a takedown but no success here.

Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rockefeller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sykk gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sykk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Sykk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rockefeller lands a couple of elbows.
Sykk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockefeller manages to get himself to full guard.
Sykk stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.

Rockefeller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sykk stacks Rockefeller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sykk!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykk trying to control the action but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Sykk slips the punch.
Sykk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockefeller as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller scores with a jab.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Sykk misses with an uppercut.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sykk fails to land the takedown.
Sykk fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockefeller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sykk off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller blocks a head kick by Sykk.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sykk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vesa Sykk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Sykk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Rockefeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller presses Sykk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockefeller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Rockefeller lands a left hand.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rockefeller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rockefeller keeps Sykk at a distance using the push kick.
Rockefeller scores with a punch to the head.
Sykk tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.

Rockefeller drives through with a takedown into Sykk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rockefeller passes into half guard.
Rockefeller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sykk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Rockefeller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rockefeller has managed to get both his arms back between Sykk's legs - danger averted.
Sykk looking to control.
Rockefeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockefeller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk trying to keep a closed guard but Rockefeller is proving a slippery customer.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sykk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rockefeller has passed into half guard!
Rockefeller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockefeller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockefeller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Rockefeller.
Sykk moves into full guard.
Rockefeller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykk keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sykk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockefeller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sykk somewhat.
Sykk works over Rockefeller's head and body with a nice combination.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sykk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Sykk.
Sykk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sykk just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk throws a big shot that misses.
Rockefeller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Rockefeller there.
Sykk motions for Rockefeller to come forward. Sykk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller lands with a straight right. Sykk didn't see that one coming.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Rockefeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rockefeller coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Sykk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockefeller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sykk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockefeller can pounce on him.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Sykk's body.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses
and Sykk counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a lazy uppercut

and Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk tries for a takedown but Rockefeller manages to get underhooks.
Rockefeller digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk wants a takedown but no success here.
Rockefeller digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rockefeller.
Sykk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rockefeller's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockefeller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockefeller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rockefeller with a hook.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Sykk tries to bum rush Rockefeller with a series of wild strikes but Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rockefeller dips to his left and cracks Sykk with an uppercut!
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sykk misses.

Rockefeller moves into the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Sykk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.
Sykk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rockefeller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sykk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Sykk is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Sykk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sykk seems to have got his legs back now.
Sykk can't get the takedown.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rockefeller.
Sykk lands a left hand.
Sykk misses with a body punch.
Rockefeller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Sykk gets through Rockefeller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk goes for a takedown attempt but Rockefeller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockefeller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Rockefeller 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Rockefeller drives through with a takedown into Sykk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rockefeller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sykk is keeping the position for now.
Rockefeller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rockefeller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sykk keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sykk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Sykk keeps moving.
Rockefeller is working Sykk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockefeller is working Sykk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Sykk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykk has wrist control.
Sykk is trying to keep Rockefeller in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sykk cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Rockefeller slips a straight right by Sykk.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockefeller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head.

Rockefeller tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sykk tries to stall but Rockefeller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Sykk.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Sykk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rockefeller smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
Sykk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Rockefeller wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Sykk right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykk scoring well with a low kick there.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sykk does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk fails with the takedown.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vesa Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller misses with a kick to the body.
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sykk. Sykk obviously looking to wear him down.
Rockefeller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockefeller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sykk can pounce on him.
Rockefeller scores with a jab. Sykk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rockefeller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk is looking for a sweep. Rockefeller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockefeller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykk keeps working.
Sykk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sykk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sykk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of short punches.

Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sykk has his foot on Rockefeller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Dean Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockefeller 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking James Dean Rockefeller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.