PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by LL CoolJ - Headsprung. Cockenschtuff has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Silva
vs
Cockenschtuff

192 cm
34
280 lbs
36 - 21 - 1

193 cm
35
269 lbs
31 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

GREEN!160

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 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cockenschtuff moved away.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cockenschtuff! But no joy.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cockenschtuff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Cockenschtuff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.

Cockenschtuff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Cockenschtuff misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoiding damage as Cockenschtuff throws knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Silva is working for takedown but Cockenschtuff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Cockenschtuff pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cockenschtuff pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Cockenschtuff tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Cockenschtuff back against the cage.
Cockenschtuff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cockenschtuff can turn it around.
Cockenschtuff looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cockenschtuff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cockenschtuff is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cockenschtuff down to the mat. Cockenschtuff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cockenschtuff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Cockenschtuff counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cockenschtuff moves into the clinch successfully.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice uppercut.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cockenschtuff tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cockenschtuff working aggressively here.
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Cockenschtuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Cockenschtuff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Cockenschtuff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Silva has picked Cockenschtuff up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva prevents Cockenschtuff from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Cockenschtuff from standing back up.
Cockenschtuff keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockenschtuff wants to get back to his feet.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cockenschtuff tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cockenschtuff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cockenschtuff tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Cockenschtuff in a clinch.
Cockenschtuff pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cockenschtuff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva motions for Cockenschtuff to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cockenschtuff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cockenschtuff scores with a leg kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockenschtuff is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester Cockenschtuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Cockenschtuff is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cockenschtuff! But no joy.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cockenschtuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook.

Cockenschtuff drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cockenschtuff is looking for the KO!
Cockenschtuff lands a right hook to the body.
Silva looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cockenschtuff lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silva. Cockenschtuff pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Cockenschtuff!
A victorious Lester Cockenschtuff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.