PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 840 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 122 p4p, 193 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oystenteller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. This should be fireworks!

Oystenteller
vs
McCocker

169 cm
27
162
13 - 3 - 0

175 cm
27
155
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Northern Zombie
Primal

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Oystenteller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut. McCocker saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oystenteller throws a body kick that misses
and McCocker counters with a two punch combo.
Oystenteller throws a push kick but McCocker slaps the foot to one side.
McCocker unleashes a big counter combination but Oystenteller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCocker defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller doesn't manage to clinch there - McCocker circles away.
Oystenteller tries to clinch up but McCocker circles away and keeps his distance.
McCocker unleashes a big counter combination but Oystenteller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCocker but McCocker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
McCocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oystenteller. McCocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oystenteller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oystenteller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chris McCocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oystenteller throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Oystenteller.
A bone on bone clash there as McCocker blocks the leg kick.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCocker checks it well.
Oystenteller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oystenteller swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McCocker to counter with a crisp jab.
Oystenteller tries for a takedown but McCocker circles away easily
and McCocker counters with a nice uppercut.
McCocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
Oystenteller throws a combination that misses
and McCocker counters with a one-two to the body.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oystenteller.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oystenteller misses with a hook.
McCocker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oystenteller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCocker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oystenteller looking to score a takedown here. McCocker is defending well but Oystenteller drives through and ends up in McCocker's guard.
McCocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCocker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCocker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCocker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that McCocker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oystenteller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller preventing the sweep.
McCocker is trying to keep Oystenteller in close.
Oystenteller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCocker wants to sweep here but Oystenteller controlling him for the moment.
McCocker is trying to keep Oystenteller in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller landing some decent shots from guard.

McCocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McCocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCocker is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but McCocker is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller preventing the sweep.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but McCocker keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris McCocker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oystenteller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCocker gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Oystenteller gets the takedown into side control.
McCocker is looking for a sweep.
McCocker struggling a bit here.
McCocker is looking for a sweep.
McCocker sneaks back into half guard.
McCocker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy.
Oystenteller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oystenteller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCocker is pressing down on Oystenteller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCocker trying to keep a closed guard but Oystenteller is proving a slippery customer.

McCocker looking for subs off his back but Oystenteller has passed one foot through into half guard.

Oystenteller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oystenteller wants to take a breather but McCocker is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCocker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCocker wants to sweep but no luck.
McCocker keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.

McCocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oystenteller with a nice head shot there.
McCocker looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from McCocker.
Oystenteller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

McCocker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oystenteller is aware though and is defending well.
McCocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oystenteller is one step ahead there.
Oystenteller forces his way into half guard.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McCocker is defending against the submission attempts here by Oystenteller.
McCocker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

McCocker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McCocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oystenteller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oystenteller drops back looking for a leg! McCocker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCocker manages to kick Oystenteller off! Oystenteller jumps back into McCocker's guard.

McCocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

McCocker has his foot on Oystenteller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oystenteller works his way back into a safe position though.

McCocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oystenteller defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCocker trying to keep a closed guard but Oystenteller is proving a slippery customer.
Oystenteller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that second round.
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!

Oystenteller fails to land the takedown.
McCocker throws a counter combo.
Oystenteller throws the left hand but McCocker avoids the punch easily.
McCocker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCocker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oystenteller throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Oystenteller throws a hook but McCocker blocks it.
McCocker checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller misses with a kick to the body.
McCocker is looking for the big counter here.
McCocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on McCocker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCocker moves out of range of the leg kick from Oystenteller.
McCocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker throws out a counter right but Oystenteller avoids it with no problem.
Oystenteller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCocker momentarily.
Oystenteller throws a push kick but McCocker slaps the foot to one side.
McCocker is looking for the big counter here.
Oystenteller throws a chopping leg kick but McCocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Oystenteller misses.
McCocker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oystenteller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCocker unleashes a big counter combination but Oystenteller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oystenteller throws a body kick that misses.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oystenteller 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 McCocker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCocker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oystenteller feints and then cracks McCocker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCocker down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCocker has had enough of the clinch but Oystenteller keeps him there for the moment.
McCocker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCocker misses with a knee strike.
Oystenteller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Oystenteller misses with an elbow over the top.
McCocker leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McCocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oystenteller looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oystenteller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oystenteller tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCocker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oystenteller somewhat.
Oystenteller moves to clinch but McCocker breaks away
and McCocker counters with a series of strikes. Oystenteller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oystenteller tries to clinch up but McCocker circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Oystenteller is predictable there
and McCocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chris McCocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oystenteller throws a push kick but McCocker slaps the foot to one side.
McCocker unleashes a big counter combination but Oystenteller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oystenteller shoots in but no luck this time.
McCocker is looking for the big counter here.
McCocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Oystenteller takes the fight into the clinch.
McCocker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oystenteller blocks an elbow strike.
McCocker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McCocker manages to break the clinch.

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 Darstknasset Oystenteller.
I think Oystenteller 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
After winning the bout, Darstknasset Oystenteller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.