PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kocherlakota
vs
The Third

200 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Third tries to keep at a distance but Kocherlakota has taken the fight into the clinch.

The Third jumps into guard, dragging Kocherlakota to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kocherlakota is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocherlakota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Third is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kocherlakota is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ignacio Kocherlakota just wasn't active enough.

The Third closes the distance and clinches.
The Third tries to break free but Kocherlakota pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Third stalling the fight.
The Third tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kocherlakota has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kocherlakota is trying to break the clinch but The Third has him pressed against the cage.
The Third jumps guard but Kocherlakota stands there with The Third around his waist. The Third gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kocherlakota breaks from the clinch.
Kocherlakota cracks The Third with a good jab.
The Third tries to clinch but Kocherlakota is having none of it.

The Third scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Third in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The Third is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Third sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kocherlakota defending well though.
The Third trying to control the action but Kocherlakota is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Henry The Third hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kocherlakota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocherlakota rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Third moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Third takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocherlakota lands a jab.
The Third walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Third wants to clinch up but Kocherlakota keeps it at a distance.
The Third shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kocherlakota defends it nicely.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Third.
The Third walks into a stiff left hand from Kocherlakota.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota tries to land a leg kick but The Third saw it coming and moves away.
Kocherlakota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Third at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocherlakota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Kocherlakota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kocherlakota is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Third shoots for a double leg takedown but Kocherlakota sprawls well. He's pushed The Third's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kocherlakota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Thirds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kocherlakota clobbers The Third with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kocherlakota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Third throws a head kick but Kocherlakota moves out of range.
Kocherlakota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Third manages to avoid it.
Kocherlakota lands a jab.
The Third blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kocherlakota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Third manages to avoid it.
Kocherlakota swinging wildly here.
Kocherlakota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kocherlakota wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignacio Kocherlakota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kocherlakota scores with a jab to the head.
The Third on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kocherlakota misses with a looping left.
Ignacio Kocherlakota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kocherlakota throws a series of punches but The Third avoids them all with ease.
Kocherlakota lands a glancing blow to the side of The Third's head.
The Third keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocherlakota.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocherlakota, as that shot connected.
The Third misses with a takedown attempt - Kocherlakota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Third chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocherlakota can pounce on him.
Kocherlakota cracks The Third with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocherlakota blocks a head kick by The Third.
The Third looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignacio Kocherlakota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocherlakota is looking to clinch.
The Third shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kocherlakota defends it nicely.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Third.
The Third takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherlakota scores with a sloppy right hand. The Third should have avoided that one.
Ignacio Kocherlakota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocherlakota lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

The Third is rocked!
The Third walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kocherlakota! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ignacio Kocherlakota!
A victorious Ignacio Kocherlakota thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.