PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Porsche Carrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cockren
vs
Carrera

185 cm
22
208 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cockren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Porsche Carrera!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrera throws a right and a left that Cockren avoids nicely.
Carrera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cockren eats them both and turns towards Carrera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carrera misses with a two punch combination.

Cockren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carrera quickly recovers to half guard.
Carrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cockren.
Cockren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cockren trying to control from half guard but Carrera is working away.
Cockren thows a huge punch but Carrera dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cockren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cockren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cockren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren is controlling the pace.
Carrera is staying active underneath Cockren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cockren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cockren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cockren throwing shots but Carrera is blocking nicely.
Cockren thows a huge punch but Carrera dodges it nicely.
Cockren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Cockren stands up and beckons Carrera to join him on the feet.
Carrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Carrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cockren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cockren 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.

Cockren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cockren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren forces his way into half guard.
Cockren slips a nice elbow through Carrera's hands, connecting with Carrera's forehead.
Cockren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carrera's head.
Carrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cockren.
Carrera is trying to maintain the position but Cockren is very close to passing his half guard.
Cockren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carrera's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Cockren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cockren connects with a nice short shot to Carrera's temple.
Cockren wants to pass the guard but Carrera is defending well.
Cockren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockren throwing shots but Carrera is blocking nicely.
Carrera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cockren.
Cockren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Cockren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carrera throws a combination that misses

and Cockren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cockren.
Cockren thows a big elbow that misses.
Cockren postures up in Carrera's guard and throws a big left but Carrera blocks it.
Carrera keeping full guard, as Cockren tries to pass.
Carrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Cockren wants to control from the top but Carrera keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Cockren just wasn't active enough.
Carrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carrera misses with a combination

so Cockren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cockren trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrera looking to control.
Cockren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Cockren wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cockren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cockren is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carrera's shoulder. That is not cool.

Cockren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Cockren dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockren wants to control but Carrera is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Cockren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carrera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cockren.
Cockren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cockren is looking to take a break and control but Carrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cockren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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.
Cockren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cockren lands an elbow.
Cockren working the ground and pound but Carrera is defending the strikes.
Carrera is not content to let Cockren control the position.
Carrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Cockren dominated that second round.
That's time! Cockren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cockren throws a hook but Carrera avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Carrera finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carrera.
Cockren has a takedown stuffed.
Carrera lands with a nice combination. Cockren backs away looking to recover.
Cockren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carrera looks to land a combination but Cockren avoids it well.
Carrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Cockren. Cockren gets slowly back to his feet.
Carrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carrera throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cockren somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porsche Carrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carrera throws a combination that misses

and Cockren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carrera's guard.
Carrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cockren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrera is keeping the position for now.
Carrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cockren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carrera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carrera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carrera!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockren can't do much from the bottom here.
Cockren isn't going anywhere.
Cockren regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrera wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cockren uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Jon Cockren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cockren looking for a triangle here. Carrera is fighting it but it looks tight! Cockren pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Carrera is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Cockren!