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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller's entrance music is Kreator - Violent Revolution. A fine choice. Tupolski has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
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182 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski blocks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rockefeller - just one landing.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski throws a sloppy head kick and Rockefeller moves out of range easily.
Rockefeller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Rockefeller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockefeller.
Rockefeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockefeller tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupolski avoided it.
Tupolski throws a series of punches but Rockefeller avoids them all with ease.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Rockefeller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tupolski's head.
Rockefeller lands the left hand.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick which misses Tupolski's front leg but catches the back leg as Tupolski tries to avoid it.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Rockefeller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rockefeller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tupolski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockefeller - the referee stops the clock and Tupolski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockefeller. Tupolski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockefeller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tupolski throws a jab when Rockefeller was well out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockefeller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Tupolski sees coming a mile off.
Tupolski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupolski.
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Rockefeller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tupolski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Rockefeller saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Rockefeller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a right hand that misses
and Rockefeller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tupolski's knee momentarily.
Rockefeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rockefeller misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Tupolski.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Rockefeller
and Tupolski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockefeller's knee momentarily.
Tupolski slips under a jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski misses the body punch
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rockefeller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rockefeller misses with a right hand
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller scores with a hook.
Rockefeller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller sets himself, and Tupolski steps forward looking for the clinch! Rockefeller avoids it this time.
Rockefeller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tupolski clinches up against the cage.
Tupolski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Tupolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski is working Rockefeller over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
Tupolski working aggressively here.
Rockefeller tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks it.
Tupolski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Rockefeller moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
Tupolski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tupolski moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockefeller.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tupolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller throws a lazy head kick
and Tupolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski walks into a left hand.
Rockefeller misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Rockefeller misses
and Tupolski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Tupolski.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Tupolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tupolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James Dean Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockefeller takes the fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Tupolski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tupolski.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockefeller.
Tupolski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rockefeller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tupolski can turn it around.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Rockefeller.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Tupolski blocks it.
James Dean Rockefeller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Tupolski.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Rockefeller tries to stall but Tupolski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rockefeller.
Rockefeller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tupolski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
Rockefeller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Tupolski with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski lands a knee to the head.
Tupolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockefeller can't get the takedown.
Rockefeller throws a head punch that misses.
Rockefeller can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
Tupolski effectively controlling the action here.
Tupolski is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockefeller gets an underhook and turns Tupolski into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockefeller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Dean Rockefeller will probably get the nod.
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!
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rockefeller, as that shot connected.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Rockefeller with an uppercut!
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockefeller has time to react.
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Tupolski.
As Tupolski looks to move away, Rockefeller throws a big counter combo bu Tupolski just gets out of the way.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Tupolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefeller throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski throws a wild body kick that Rockefeller sees coming a mile off.
Rockefeller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Rockefeller won't allow Tupolski to get back to his feet.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet but Rockefeller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Rockefeller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller prevents Tupolski from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rockefeller lands a couple of digs.
Tupolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockefeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupolski takes one on the button.
Tupolski scores with a three punch combo!
Rockefeller scores with a kick to the body.
Rockefeller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Rockefeller settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Tupolski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rockefeller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.
Rockefeller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller in side control, throwing shots but Tupolski defends.
Rockefeller tries to score with some ground and pound. Tupolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rockefeller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tupolski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tupolski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tupolski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Tupolski fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
Tupolski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
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.
Tupolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Tupolski misses with a right hand
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Rockefeller misses.
Despite the aggression on Tupolski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski cracks Rockefeller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski misses with a body shot.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller stuns Tupolski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rockefeller connects with a body shot.
Rockefeller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rockefeller moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski throws a low kick but Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupolski blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Tupolski wants to counter with a clinch but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Tupolski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Tupolski slips the punch.
Tupolski tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rockefeller drives through and clinches with Tupolski against the cage.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Tupolski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rockefeller.
A hook to the body from Rockefeller.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller is working Tupolski over against the cage.
Tupolski lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rockefeller on the inside.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rockefeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
Rockefeller blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Tupolski blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tupolski.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller had his way with Katurian Tupolski in that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rockefeller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tupolski.
Rockefeller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rockefeller somewhat.
Tupolski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski throws a front kick aimed at Rockefeller's knee but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Tupolski coming out on top.
Tupolski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski lands a jab to the nose.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
Tupolski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks.
Rockefeller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tupolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tupolski lands a jab to Rockefeller's midsection.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupolski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rockefeller throws a wild body kick that Tupolski sees coming a mile off.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tupolski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller looks for the body kick but Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski looks to land a combination. Rockefeller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rockefeller is rocked!
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!
Rockefeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Rockefeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Rockefeller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rockefeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Tupolski takes one to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Rockefeller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Jab, jab by Rockefeller - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupolski should have avoided that one.
Rockefeller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rockefeller doesn't seem bothered though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rockefeller moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off.
Rockefeller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockefeller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Rockefeller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller misses with a low kick.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a front kick aimed at Tupolski's knee but Tupolski avoids it well.
Tupolski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
Tupolski looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well.
Rockefeller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupolski is able to avoid easily.
Rockefeller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller slips a straight right by Tupolski.
Rockefeller cracks Tupolski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James Dean Rockefeller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockefeller moves into range and clinches up with Tupolski.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Dean Rockefeller.
Well Rockefeller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
During a confident post fight interview, James Dean Rockefeller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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