PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 403 p4p, 352 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 28 p4p, 25 weight class). Kock has chosen I will axe kick you, and I am not careful. as his entrance music. Jan Sokol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Batang Kock's chin.

Sokol
vs
Kock

182 cm
29
135
18 - 13 - 1

160 cm
35
140
26 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sokol. That's going to slow Kock down.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kock throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol checks a low kick from Kock.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Kock motions for Sokol to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sokol 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.
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!
Sokol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kock trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Kock being controlled here, momentarily.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Kock blocks nicely.
Kock looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Kock throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kock.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sokol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock prevents a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokol.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kock.
Sokol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Kock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Kock.
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Kock lands a knee to the body.
Kock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock letting Sokol take a breather here.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kock is keeping busy.
Sokol is looking to control Kock's arms but Kock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sokol has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Kock.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.

Kock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock lands a shot to the body.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Kock trying to land knees to the body.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock blocking some punches.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kock can't get the takedown.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
A left lands for Sokol.
Kock keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses the body punch
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokol has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Kock lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kock blocks a jab.
Sokol fails to land the takedown.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Kock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Sokol.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Kock.
Nice body punch from Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kock moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Kock clinches up against the cage.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock blocks a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol blocking some punches.

Kock breaks from the clinch.
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock scores with a jab. Sokol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol scores with a leg kick.
Sokol keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sokol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock lands with a cross.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Kock tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokol with a hook.
Kock scores with a push kick.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Kock connects with a body shot.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kock's hands.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Sokol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Sokol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Kock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

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