PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 3038 p4p, 2391 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 300 p4p, 243 weight class). Walter Wiener has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wiener
vs
Kock

225 cm
20
153
5 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
140
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Glomco Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wiener doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wiener.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiener lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kock takes a step back to recover.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wiener moves out of range.
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiener thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Wiener tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock throws a body kick that misses
and Wiener counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Kock misses.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiener blocks the leg kick.
Wiener jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiener is just out of range.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiener slips under a jab.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kock throws a right and a left that Wiener avoids nicely.
Kock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wiener counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Kock's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kock, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.
Kock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiener.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock tries to clinch there but Wiener circles away.
A left and a right from Kock both land. Nice combination.
Kock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiener stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a leg kick that misses.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Wiener stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock blocks the body kick.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wiener looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wiener slips the punch.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiener moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Kock avoids it.
Wiener checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wiener moves away from the strike by Kock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
It looked like Wiener was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Wiener lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wiener ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Kock checks a low kick from Wiener.

Wiener gets caught napping as Kock dives in and scores a takedown. Wiener manages to retain guard.
Kock prevents Wiener from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock advances position into side control!
Wiener tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four 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.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet but Kock has full control of the position and if anything, Wiener has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kock wants to control but Wiener manages to buck him off and is now in Kock's guard! Nice work there by Wiener!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wiener gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wiener has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiener and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kock throws a nice looking combination but Wiener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kock avoids it.
A head kick from Wiener lands but Kock takes it in his stride.

Kock is rocked!
Kock tests Wiener's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Wiener misses
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Wiener.
Kock connects with a jab.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Kock slams his shin into Wiener's torso.
Wiener slips a straight right by Kock.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiener blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock tries to bum rush Wiener with a series of wild strikes but Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiener tried to counter with a leg kick but Kock avoided it.
Kock moves out of range of the body kick from Wiener.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiener dodges the punch combination from Kock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wiener tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiener backwards.

Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiener misses with a kick to the body

and Kock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
Wiener wants to stand but Kock is controlling the position.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kock is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock forces his way into half guard.
Kock is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wiener tries to kick Kock off but Kock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kock is trying to control. Wiener wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
Kock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiener fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
Kock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiener on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock throws the left hand but Wiener avoids the punch easily.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
It looked like Wiener was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Walter Wiener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!