PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kocenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kocenda comes to the cage accompanied by Untouched. Jermain Moore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kocenda
vs
Moore

190 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Kocenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jermain Moore!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kocenda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Jermain Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Kocenda. No joy for Moore on that attempt.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Kocenda stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakub Kocenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermain Moore.

Kocenda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Kocenda forces his way into half guard.
Kocenda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kocenda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Kocenda is very close to passing his half guard.
Kocenda controlling the action here.
Kocenda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kocenda drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocenda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kocenda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Kocenda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kocenda stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Jakub Kocenda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Moore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore tries to bum rush Kocenda with a series of wild strikes but Kocenda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kocenda moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Kocenda walks into a stiff left hand from Moore.
Nice uppercut there from Moore.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore looks winded!

Moore closes the distance and clinches.

Kocenda has clasped his hands together around Moore's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to escape the position but Kocenda is controlling the position.
Kocenda cracks Moore with a big elbow.
Kocenda controlling the 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!
Moore tries to buck Kocenda off but Kocenda is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Kocenda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kocenda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kocenda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kocenda lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kocenda in particular looking to stall.
Moore tries to roll over but Kocenda keeps him under control.
Kocenda is taking a breather. Moore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
Kocenda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakub Kocenda wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Kocenda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Moore.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kocenda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Kocenda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kocenda blocks the strikes from Moore.
Kocenda not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocenda slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
Kocenda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kocenda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Kocenda has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocenda controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakub Kocenda.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Kocenda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore shoots in for a double leg but Kocenda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kocenda.
Kocenda scoring with punches and elbows.
Kocenda advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kocenda content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kocenda content just to control the position here.
Kocenda lands a couple of good shots and Moore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kocenda connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Kocenda is punishing Moore with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocenda is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kocenda lands strikes to the head.
Kocenda really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocenda has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Moore.
Kocenda is trying to stick to Moore's back but Moore is turning into Kocenda. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kocenda's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moore.
Moore wants to control from the top but Kocenda keeps moving.
Moore prevents Kocenda from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakub Kocenda wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kocenda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocenda won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Moore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kocenda wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Kocenda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kocenda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Kocenda!
In his post fight interview, Jakub Kocenda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.