PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Rogerio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogerio Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Kochergin has chosen Maksim - Nezhnost as his entrance music. Geronimo Rogerio Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Kochergin's chin.

Rogerio Silva
vs
Kochergin

195 cm
22
267 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geronimo Rogerio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rogerio Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kochergin which made him look bad.
Kochergin throws a series of punches but Rogerio Silva avoids them all with ease.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogerio Silva dodges the punch combination from Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva blocks a head kick by Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kochergin, looking for a takedown. Rogerio Silva pushes Kochergin against the cage but Kochergin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogerio Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kochergin is just out of range.
Kochergin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochergin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochergin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kochergin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kochergin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kochergin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Rogerio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogerio Silva misses with a looping left.
Kochergin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kochergin lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogerio Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Rogerio Silva dives in and grabs Kochergin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kochergin pushes down on Rogerio Silva's head and hops out.
Kochergin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rogerio Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochergin pushes Rogerio Silva off looking to stand but Rogerio Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Rogerio Silva controlling the action here.
Rogerio Silva is pressing down on Kochergin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochergin is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin is trying to stand back up but Rogerio Silva is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogerio Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kochergin is just riding it out for now. Rogerio Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Rogerio Silva wants to pass to mount but Kochergin is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogerio Silva prevents Kochergin from standing back up.
Rogerio Silva is looking to stall here but Kochergin recovers full guard.
Rogerio Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogerio Silva stops Kochergin from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochergin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogerio Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kochergin wants to stand up but Rogerio Silva is controlling him.

We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo Rogerio Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rogerio Silva throws a hook but Kochergin blocks it.
Kochergin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kochergin throws a jab when Rogerio Silva was well out of range.
Kochergin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kochergin throws a lazy head kick

and Rogerio Silva counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kochergin down! Rogerio Silva is looking to finish but Kochergin is intelligently defending himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogerio Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva looking to pass the guard.
Rogerio Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Geronimo Rogerio Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Rogerio Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kochergin keeping moving, preventing Rogerio Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geronimo Rogerio Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kochergin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin misses with a combination
and Rogerio Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogerio Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochergin misses with a hook. Rogerio Silva ducked under it nicely.
Rogerio Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogerio Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kochergin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogerio Silva somewhat.
Kochergin cracks Rogerio Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rogerio Silva wants to clinch up but Kochergin keeps it at a distance.
Rogerio Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogerio Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochergin.
A left lands for Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva throws out a loose jab but Kochergin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogerio Silva works Kochergin's body with a nice hook.
Rogerio Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochergin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva looks to land a combination but Kochergin avoids it well.
Rogerio Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kochergin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Rogerio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a double leg but Kochergin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kochergin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogerio Silva back to the cage. Kochergin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogerio Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogerio Silva swings for the body but Kochergin moves out of range.
A jab from Kochergin does it's job there.
Rogerio Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Kochergin tries to sprawl out of it but Rogerio Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kochergin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kochergin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Rogerio Silva moves out of range.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochergin fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogerio Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kochergin pinned against the cage. Kochergin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogerio Silva throws a hook but Kochergin avoids it easily.
Kochergin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kochergin swivels and escapes.
Rogerio Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and Rogerio Silva moves out of range easily.
Kochergin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogerio Silva throws out the jab.
Kochergin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochergin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogerio Silva takes a step back to recover.
Geronimo Rogerio Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Rogerio Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogerio Silva drops his hands momentarily and Kochergin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kochergin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rogerio Silva avoids the head kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogerio Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin avoids the body shot from Rogerio Silva.
Kochergin lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Kochergin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogerio Silva shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kochergin.
Rogerio Silva looks for a takedown but Kochergin sprawls well.
Kochergin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Rogerio Silva is rocked!

It looks like Geronimo Rogerio Silva has been cut.
Kochergin throws a powerful right kick. Rogerio Silva tried to block low but the kick was high! Rogerio Silva was taken right off of his feet! Kochergin jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Kochergin!