PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cocainich's choice of entrance music: Будущее 9эт . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raybould
vs
Cocainich

190 cm
43
273 lbs
39 - 16 - 0

180 cm
42
250 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bariga Cocainich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cocainich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raybould is defending well.
Cocainich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raybould pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raybould swings away with a body shot that misses

and Cocainich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cocainich.
Cocainich stays in close to Raybould's body and controls the position.
Cocainich trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocainich postures up.
Raybould on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raybould tries to get out of the position.
Cocainich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raybould works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cocainich sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich pushes down on Raybould's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cocainich is trying to control the action in half guard but Raybould is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cocainich working the head and body with strikes.
Raybould won't allow Cocainich to pass to mount.
Cocainich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Cocainich.
Cocainich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raybould keeps working.
Cocainich content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raybould knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cocainich not doing much here.
Cocainich trying to pass the guard but Raybould defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raybould ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocainich moves away.
Raybould misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cocainich's head.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
And Cocainich tries to counter it with a takedown but Raybould pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raybould throws a right hand that misses

and Cocainich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raybould avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cocainich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raybould utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cocainich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cocainich trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cocainich wants to pass the guard but Raybould is keeping the position.
Cocainich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raybould's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich uses his free foot to push down on Raybould's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raybould.
Cocainich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cocainich wants to control the pace but Raybould is squirming around nicely.
Raybould in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cocainich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cocainich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cocainich controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bariga Cocainich 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.

Raybould thows a leg kick but Cocainich checks it

and Cocainich counters with a takedown into side control.
Cocainich taking a breather here.
Raybould is looking for a sweep.
Cocainich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Raybould knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cocainich on the ground.
Cocainich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raybould keeps working.
Cocainich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocainich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cocainich is looking to take a break and control but Raybould is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich works to advance to full mount. Raybould defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cocainich wants to control the pace but Raybould is squirming around nicely.
Cocainich looking to finish Raybould with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raybould!
Cocainich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cocainich tries to control but Raybould wriggling away.
Cocainich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cocainich cracks Raybould with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cocainich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cocainich lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raybould wants to control but Cocainich is having none of it.
Cocainich is landing with some decent strikes but Raybould is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!

Cocainich is working for a guillotine from mount but Raybould frees his head quite easily.
Cocainich landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cocainich jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Raybould manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Raybould takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould is not content to let Cocainich control the position.
Cocainich controlling from side mount.
Raybould is not content to let Cocainich control the position.
Cocainich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cocainich throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Raybould works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Raybould taking some punishment here, with Cocainich in his half guard.
Cocainich trying to pass the guard but Raybould defending well.
Cocainich throwing shots but Raybould is blocking nicely.
Cocainich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raybould is not content to let Cocainich control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bariga Cocainich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Raybould throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raybould lands a right hook to the body.
Raybould throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cocainich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raybould defends it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cocainich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cocainich has clasped his hands together around Raybould's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocainich wants to control but Raybould is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Raybould's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich trying to control the action but Raybould is working from the bottom.
Cocainich in side control, throwing shots but Raybould defends.
Raybould wants to control but Cocainich postures up.
Raybould is not content to let Cocainich control the position.
Raybould taking a bit of punishment here - Cocainich scoring with strikes.
Bariga Cocainich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cocainich passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raybould!
Cocainich looking to control but Raybould is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould tries to lock up and control but Cocainich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cocainich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cocainich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raybould is looking to escape.
Cocainich throws some wild stikes that Raybould manages to avoid easily.
Raybould taking shots to the head.
Cocainich content just to control the position here.
Raybould in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich landing punches.
Cocainich lands a big shot there that rocks Raybould but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cocainich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cocainich controlling the pace for now.
Cocainich scoring with strikes but Raybould is staying in there.
Cocainich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cocainich looking to finish Raybould with some ground and pound. This is bad for Raybould!
Cocainich unloading with bombs!
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!
Cocainich is landing with some decent strikes but Raybould is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Raybould is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cocainich quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cocainich but it's paid off an Raybould is forced to tap! Nice work by Cocainich.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bariga Cocainich!