PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by 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.

Dean Rockefeller
vs
Cobb

185 cm
22
152 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
158 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb connects with a leg kick. Rockefeller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Rockefeller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobb throws a head kick but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb looks for the body kick but Rockefeller saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a hook. Rockefeller ducked under it nicely.
Rockefeller moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Cobb delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick from Cobb lands but Rockefeller takes it in his stride.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf.
Cobb throws a low kick but Rockefeller moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockefeller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Rockefeller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Rockefeller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Rockefeller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Rockefeller.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Cobb scores with a knee to the head.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks it.
Cobb lands a knee to the head.

It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockefeller is defending well for now.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Rockefeller blocks with his arms.
Rockefeller managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Rockefeller throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rockefeller avoids it.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Rockefeller stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockefeller lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rockefeller avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockefeller.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rockefeller.
Cobb tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockefeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockefeller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb with a knee to the head.
Rockefeller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Rockefeller stalling in the clinch.
Rockefeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller lands with a right to the head.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockefeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Rockefeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb trying to control the position but instead, Rockefeller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cobb into the cage.
Rockefeller struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Rockefeller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rockefeller is defending well for now.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Rockefeller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coco Cobb dominated that 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!

Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockefeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cobb. That one must have hurt.
Rockefeller checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb closes the distance but Rockefeller moves to the side

so Rockefeller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Rockefeller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rockefeller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cobb looking for a guillotine here but Rockefeller defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Cobb is looking to sweep but instead, Rockefeller has passed into half guard.

Cobb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cobb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rockefeller trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.

Cobb working for a triangle but Rockefeller defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cobb is looking for a triangle but Rockefeller pushes his legs off easily.
Rockefeller postures up and lands a big shot to Cobb's brow.
Rockefeller controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rockefeller wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobb is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to sweep here but Cobb controlling him for the moment.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Cobb's posture.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rockefeller is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller dominated that second 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!

Cobb misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobb.
Rockefeller takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Rockefeller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Rockefeller checks it.
Rockefeller blocks a leg kick.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller checks a low kick from Cobb.
Rockefeller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobb on the side of the head.
Cobb lands a front kick.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Rockefeller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cobb wants to control the action here but instead Rockefeller manages to pass to full mount!
Cobb is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control but Cobb is having none of it.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cobb tries to lock up and control but Rockefeller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rockefeller tries to control but Cobb wriggling away.
James Dean Rockefeller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockefeller is really struggling to control Cobb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rockefeller breaks from Cobb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cobb can't escape the position.
Rockefeller avoids the attempt from Cobb to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Cobb just holding on.
Rockefeller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries to hold on but Rockefeller postures up.
Cobb is looking to improve his position but Rockefeller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockefeller controlling from mount.
Rockefeller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rockefeller landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobb tries to reverse the position but Rockefeller maintains control.
Cobb tries to lock up and control but Rockefeller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cobb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rockefeller controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cobb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rockefeller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rockefeller has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobb being controlled here, momentarily.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rockefeller counters with a single leg into guard. Cobb didn't expect that.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cobb controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself.
Rockefeller throwing strikes but missing.

Cobb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rockefeller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cobb tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockefeller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cobb is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control here.
Rockefeller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockefeller trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller prevents Cobb from improving his position.
Cobb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockefeller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cobb tries to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Cobb can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller working the ground and pound effectively.
Rockefeller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cobb hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller avoids the attempt from Cobb to control.
Rockefeller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cobb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cobb is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.
Cobb wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Rockefeller looking to finish Cobb with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cobb!
Cobb is looking to improve his position but Rockefeller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockefeller is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.
Cobb wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller content just to control the position here.
Cobb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller controlling his opponent.
Cobb manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rockefeller drops an elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Dean Rockefeller had his way with Coco Cobb in that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockefeller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Cobb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rockefeller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cobb working a defensive guard but Rockefeller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rockefeller tries to score with some ground and pound. Cobb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rockefeller is looking to take a break and control but Cobb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb tries to improve position but can't.
Cobb trying his best to control but Rockefeller has mounted him.
Cobb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cobb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller lands with some strikes.
Coco Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rockefeller landing strikes from the mount.
Cobb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cobb keeps trying to improve his position.
Cobb tries to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Cobb is bucking up trying to escape but Rockefeller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller cracks Cobb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cobb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller cracks Cobb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to control but Cobb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cobb tries to hold on but Rockefeller postures up.
Rockefeller cracks Cobb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cobb can't escape the position.
Rockefeller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cobb is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cobb is looking to escape.
Rockefeller prevents Cobb from getting the reversal.
Rockefeller lands a big elbow.
Cobb gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rockefeller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Dean Rockefeller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockefeller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath James Dean Rockefeller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.