PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cockenschtuff's choice of entrance music: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gravius
vs
Cockenschtuff

225 cm
30
299 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

193 cm
34
269 lbs
31 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cockenschtuff.
And Cockenschtuff responds with a good body kick, but Gravius manages to step out the way in time.
Gravius misses with a jab to the body
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravius thinking.
Gravius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Cockenschtuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravius doesn't seem phased though.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravius.
Gravius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCockenschtuff.
Gravius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravius connects with a right hand. Cockenschtuff shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius lands a really nice looking cross but Cockenschtuff seems unphased.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gravius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Gravius tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sellus Gravius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius looks to throw the jab but Cockenschtuff is out of range.
Gravius misses with a hook. Cockenschtuff ducked under it nicely.
Cockenschtuff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gravius throws a head kick that misses.
Gravius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockenschtuff unleashes a big counter combination but Gravius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a jab.
Gravius throws a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a front kick that sends Gravius stumbling back into the cage.
Gravius is breathing heavily.
Gravius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gravius tries to score with a low kick but Cockenschtuff moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Cockenschtuff misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius blocks a head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Gravius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cockenschtuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
Gravius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravius connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius misses with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cockenschtuff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cockenschtuff is looking to land body kicks.
Gravius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cockenschtuff looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cockenschtuff checks the leg kick.
Cockenschtuff tried to score with a low kick but Gravius checks it.
Cockenschtuff dips to his left and cracks Gravius with an uppercut!
Cockenschtuff thows a leg kick but Gravius checks it
and Gravius counters with a two punch combo.
Gravius works the jab nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cockenschtuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cockenschtuff misses with some punches.
Gravius blocks an elbow strike from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries a body shot but Gravius blocks it.
Cockenschtuff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cockenschtuff as Gravius tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius misses with some punches.
Gravius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cockenschtuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cockenschtuff avoids it.
Gravius trying to control the position but instead, Cockenschtuff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gravius into the cage.
Cockenschtuff trying to land knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands with a right to the head.
Gravius tries to work over Cockenschtuff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius tries to land knees in the clinch but Cockenschtuff avoids the damage to the body.
Gravius misses with a body punch.
Gravius tries to throw a body punch but Cockenschtuff avoids it by throwing Gravius back against the cage.
Gravius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gravius landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sellus Gravius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gravius tried to score with a low kick but Cockenschtuff checks it.
Cockenschtuff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cockenschtuff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cockenschtuff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gravius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravius delivers a nice body kick.
Gravius takes a swing at Cockenschtuff's ribcage but misses.
Gravius lands a jab to the head.
Gravius avoids the body shot from Cockenschtuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Gravius throws a head kick that half lands.
Gravius throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff checks it.
Cockenschtuff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Cockenschtuff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up.
Gravius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cockenschtuff can pounce on him.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gravius throws a sloppy head kick and Cockenschtuff moves out of range easily.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravius tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravius connects with a body shot that sends Cockenschtuff's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cockenschtuff takes a step back to recover.
Gravius misses with a double jab
and Cockenschtuff counters with a leg kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Gravius moves out of range.
A big left from Cockenschtuff misses.
Cockenschtuff checks a low kick from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cockenschtuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius cracks Cockenschtuff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sellus Gravius is winning the standup battle so far.
Cockenschtuff lands a right hook to the body.
Cockenschtuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravius throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cockenschtuff avoids it.
Cockenschtuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff feints and then cracks Gravius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravius down.
Gravius throws a wild body kick that Cockenschtuff sees coming a mile off.
Gravius misses the shot to the body.

Cockenschtuff darts in and clinches Gravius up against the cage.
Gravius is trying to stall.
Cockenschtuff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravius trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cockenschtuff lands an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravius's defenses.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravius's defenses.
Cockenschtuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cockenschtuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cockenschtuff slows down the pace here.
Cockenschtuff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cockenschtuff obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Cockenschtuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cockenschtuff lands a big head kick that sends Gravius tumbling to the mat! Cockenschtuff takes a step backwards and waves Gravius back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravius slips under a jab from Cockenschtuff.

Cockenschtuff drops Gravius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gravius looks back up at him and smiles so Cockenschtuff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Gravius is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockenschtuff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravius lands with a good body shot.
Gravius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gravius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gravius tests Cockenschtuff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the side of Gravius's head but Gravius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cockenschtuff manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the nose.
Gravius avoids the head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cockenschtuff scores with a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Gravius misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gravius counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cockenschtuff cracks Gravius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravius throws a body punch but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius throws the kick towards the body but Cockenschtuff avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravius.
Gravius misses with a hook
enabling Cockenschtuff to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cockenschtuff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravius's sensitive parts.
Cockenschtuff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cockenschtuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cockenschtuff just manages to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the body kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a sloppy head kick and Gravius moves out of range easily.
Gravius misses with an uppercut
and Cockenschtuff counters with a right hand to the body.
Cockenschtuff cracks Gravius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gravius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravius throws a wild body kick that Cockenschtuff sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Cockenschtuff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cockenschtuff slips a jab from Gravius.
Gravius misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Cockenschtuff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cockenschtuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravius misses with a shot to the body
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Gravius has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the nose.
Gravius jabs Cockenschtuff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Gravius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cockenschtuff at a distance.
Gravius lands a head kick!
Gravius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a combination. Gravius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Cockenschtuff really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gravius throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Gravius.
Gravius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cockenschtuff scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravius should have avoided that one.
Gravius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cockenschtuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravius.
Gravius defending well as Cockenschtuff loads up on a big left hand.
Gravius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravius throws a head kick but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Cockenschtuff.
Gravius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cockenschtuff blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius throws a body kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravius.
Gravius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick but Gravius moves out of range.
Gravius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cockenschtuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravius checks it well.
Cockenschtuff avoids the head kick by Gravius.
Cockenschtuff flicks out a counter leg kick but Gravius steps away.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cockenschtuff thumps Gravius with a low kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cockenschtuff. Gravius shrugs it off though.
Cockenschtuff misses with an uppercut
and Gravius counters with a straight right hand.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
Cockenschtuff connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Gravius lands with a right hand.
Cockenschtuff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravius.
Cockenschtuff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gravius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravius. That's going to slow Cockenschtuff down.
Gravius looks to land a body kick but Cockenschtuff moved away.
Cockenschtuff blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cockenschtuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cockenschtuff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cockenschtuff dips to his left and cracks Gravius with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff misses with an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff looks to land a left hand but Gravius moved out of range nicely.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cockenschtuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockenschtuff looks to throw the jab but Gravius is out of range.
Gravius throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cockenschtuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Cockenschtuff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravius. That one must have hurt.
Cockenschtuff jabs at Gravius's body.

Cockenschtuff has closed the distance and engaged Gravius in a clinch.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Gravius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sellus Gravius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gravius misses with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff takes one to the side of the head.
Gravius throws a body punch but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Gravius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cockenschtuff is looking to land body kicks.
Gravius throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockenschtuff. Gravius does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gravius walks into a stiff left hand from Cockenschtuff.
A head kick from Gravius lands but Cockenschtuff takes it in his stride.

It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cockenschtuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravius.
Gravius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gravius swings for the body but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Gravius misses with a wild combination.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick but Gravius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravius throws a head kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff cracks the inside of Gravius's front leg.
Gravius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cockenschtuff misses with a few strikes there.
Gravius misses with a wild combination.
Gravius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Cockenschtuff does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Gravius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius feints and then cracks Cockenschtuff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cockenschtuff down.
Gravius cracks the inside of Cockenschtuff's front leg.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cockenschtuff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravius.
Cockenschtuff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gravius cracks the inside of Cockenschtuff's front leg.
Gravius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cockenschtuff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cockenschtuff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravius misses with an uppercut.
Gravius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Gravius moves out of range.

Gravius lands a big right hand that sends Cockenschtuff crashing to the mat! Gravius stays standing though and waves Cockenschtuff back to his feet!
Gravius slips a jab from Cockenschtuff.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sellus Gravius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gravius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sellus Gravius thanked LOPS 160q $149 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).