PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldon Herring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Koksowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Herring
vs
Koksowicz

154 cm
23
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eldon Herring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Koksowicz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koksowicz clinches up against the cage.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herring tries to break free but Koksowicz pushes him back against the cage.
Koksowicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herring is working for takedown but Koksowicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Herring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koksowicz to keep the fight standing.
Herring has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koksowicz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldon Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koksowicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herring blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herring drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koksowicz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Koksowicz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koksowicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herring might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herring trying to keep a closed guard but Koksowicz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koksowicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herring's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koksowicz throws an elbow that misses. Herring uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koksowicz's guard. Nice move by Herring!
Herring throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koksowicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herring has managed to get both his arms back between Koksowicz's legs - danger averted.
Herring missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koksowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Koksowicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Koksowicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herring throwing strikes but missing.

Koksowicz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Koksowicz is working an open guard so Herring takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koksowicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Herring, which made it look bad.
Koksowicz has his takedown stuffed

and Herring counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koksowicz looks winded!
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Herring can't break the clinch.
Koksowicz missing with knees to the body.
Koksowicz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Eldon Herring's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herring tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herring takes an elbow to the temple.

Eldon Herring's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Herring managing to block the knees to the body from Koksowicz.
Koksowicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Herring is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koksowicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koksowicz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Herring is trying to force a seperation but Koksowicz has the dominant position.
Herring pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Herring's brow.
Herring tries to pull guard but Koksowicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Herring drops back down to his feet.

Herring has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koksowicz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koksowicz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Herring not allowing Koksowicz to control his hands.
Herring is hanging on to Koksowicz's back as he tries to escape.

Herring has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Koksowicz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Koksowicz showing good submission defense here.
Koksowicz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Koksowicz actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herring is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koksowicz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herring.
Koksowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herring thows a huge punch but Koksowicz dodges it nicely.

Herring wants to work for an arm triangle but Koksowicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Koksowicz actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Koksowicz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Koksowicz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Waldemar Koksowicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eldon Herring'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.

Herring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koksowicz.

Koksowicz moves into the clinch.
Herring is trying to force a seperation but Koksowicz has the dominant position.
Herring avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Herring tries to circle away but Koksowicz has him pinned against the cage.
Herring takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herring could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow over the top.

Herring manages to pull guard.
Koksowicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Koksowicz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herring is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koksowicz, into his guard.
Koksowicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herring wanted to stand there but Koksowicz had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koksowicz is trying to control the position but Herring postures up.

Herring decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koksowicz, up you get!
Koksowicz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koksowicz is breathing heavily.
Koksowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Herring sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eldon Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemar Koksowicz.
Herring avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Herring is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koksowicz throws an elbow but misses.
Koksowicz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Herring tries to stall but Koksowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herring tries for a takedown but Koksowicz manages to get underhooks.
Herring blocks an elbow strike.
Herring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herring is trying to pull guard but Koksowicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it misses.
Koksowicz throws an elbow that misses.
Herring drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herring dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Herring is trying to break free.
Herring avoids a wild elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koksowicz lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Koksowicz.
Koksowicz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koksowicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koksowicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Eldon Herring's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Koksowicz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herring's face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Koksowicz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Koksowicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koksowicz lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eldon Herring's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Waldemar Koksowicz!
Waldemar Koksowicz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.