PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Venture Brothers Opening Theme. Cockenschtuff has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samson
vs
Cockenschtuff

195 cm
31
300 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

193 cm
25
269 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Firebird Designs
Firebird Designs

Legion of Pain Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson scores with a push kick.
Cockenschtuff scores with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch up but Samson keeps it at a distance.
Cockenschtuff punishes Samson's body with a nice straight punch.
Cockenschtuff throws a low kick, looking for Samson's leg but Samson calmly moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick but Samson moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
Cockenschtuff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samson misses with a low kick as Cockenschtuff jumps back.
Cockenschtuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Samson. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samson.
Samson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cockenschtuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.

Cockenschtuff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samson postures up in Cockenschtuff's guard and throws a big left but Cockenschtuff blocks it.
Cockenschtuff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cockenschtuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samson slips nicely into half guard.

Samson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cockenschtuff is just riding it out for now. Samson eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cockenschtuff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samson is looking to take a break and control but Cockenschtuff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samson.

Samson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.

Samson is trying to work for a kimura but Cockenschtuff is defending well.

Samson is looking for a kimura here.
Cockenschtuff wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson trying to pass the guard but Cockenschtuff defending well.
Samson moves nicely into side control.
Cockenschtuff defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cockenschtuff taking a bit of punishment here - Samson scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cockenschtuff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Samson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cockenschtuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick.
Cockenschtuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cockenschtuff sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Cockenschtuff moves into the clinch.
Cockenschtuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Samson controls his hands.
Cockenschtuff working aggressively here.
Samson blocking some punches.
A short left from Samson.

It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Samson lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson is struggling to control the position.
Samson blocks a body shot from Cockenschtuff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samson.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch on the inside.
Samson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff is breathing heavily.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Samson.
Samson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Samson works on Cockenschtuff's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Samson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cockenschtuff tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.

Samson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cockenschtuff can't fight it off and eventually Samson manages to take the fight to the floor. Cockenschtuff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Cockenschtuff blocks nicely.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cockenschtuff keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson won't allow Cockenschtuff to sweep him here.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockenschtuff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a couple of elbows.
Brock Samson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockenschtuff is keeping the position for now.
Samson 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.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samson trying to control but Cockenschtuff is working from the bottom.
Samson is pushing down on Cockenschtuff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cockenschtuff is fighting to maintain full guard but Samson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cockenschtuff is defending against the submission attempts here by Samson.
Samson tries to pass to full mount but Cockenschtuff defends it.
Samson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cockenschtuff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cockenschtuff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samson misses with a head shot. Cockenschtuff uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Samson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Cockenschtuff's cut.
That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Samson - just one landing.
Brock Samson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cockenschtuff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cockenschtuff on the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cockenschtuff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samson rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cockenschtuff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Cockenschtuff misses.
Samson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cockenschtuff's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson misses with a body shot
letting Cockenschtuff counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cockenschtuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Samson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cockenschtuff is out of range and Samson settles back down.
Cockenschtuff is looking to clinch.
Samson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cockenschtuff can do to turn this around?
Samson connects with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff throws a low kick but Samson avoids it.
Cockenschtuff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cockenschtuff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cockenschtuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samson somewhat.
Cockenschtuff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Samson catches Cockenschtuff right on the button with a cross.

Samson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff gets back to full guard.
Samson throws an elbow that misses. Cockenschtuff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samson's guard. Nice move by Cockenschtuff!
Cockenschtuff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cockenschtuff gets to his feet. Samson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up but Samson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Samson misses.
Samson sizes up Cockenschtuff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samson's knee momentarily.
Samson misses with a lunging right hand
and Samson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch.
Samson checks a low kick from Cockenschtuff.
Lester Cockenschtuff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Samson there.
Nice shot by Samson.
Samson scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cockenschtuff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cockenschtuff leaves Samson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Samson clinches up against the cage.
Cockenschtuff taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff looking to throw knees to the head but Samson is blocking nicely.
Brock Samson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockenschtuff missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Samson!
Brock Samson gave a mention to Firebird Designs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).