PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cockenschtuff comes to the cage accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. Stakanu has chosen Oy, To Ne Vecher as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cockenschtuff
vs
Stakanu

193 cm
27
269 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

184 cm
33
280 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockenschtuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stakanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu shoots for a double leg takedown but Cockenschtuff sprawls well. He's pushed Stakanu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stakanu as he connects with a hook.

Cockenschtuff gets caught napping as Stakanu dives in and scores a takedown. Cockenschtuff manages to retain guard.
Stakanu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stakanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stakanu throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockenschtuff keeping full guard, as Stakanu tries to pass.
Stakanu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cockenschtuff is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stakanu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockenschtuff is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stakanu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockenschtuff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakanu.
Cockenschtuff working a defensive guard here.
Cockenschtuff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stakanu.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockenschtuff is retaining full guard.
Stakanu throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockenschtuff is retaining full guard.
Cockenschtuff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stakanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cockenschtuff wants to get back to his feet but Stakanu passes into half guard.
Stakanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cockenschtuff regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stakanu.
Cockenschtuff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff keeping full guard, as Stakanu tries to pass.
Stakanu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stakanu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stakanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stakanu throws an elbow that misses. Cockenschtuff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stakanu's guard. Nice move by Cockenschtuff!
Cockenschtuff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockenschtuff stopping the sweep attempt from Stakanu.

Stakanu is looking for a triangle but Cockenschtuff pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is trying to control the position but Cockenschtuff postures up.
Cockenschtuff is looking to stand up but Stakanu won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockenschtuff won't allow Stakanu to sweep him here.
Stakanu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stakanu striking from the bottom.
Cockenschtuff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Stakanu has his foot on Cockenschtuff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cockenschtuff works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cockenschtuff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stakanu's guard.
Stakanu trying to keep a closed guard but Cockenschtuff is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiranuka Stakanu dominated that round.
That's time! Cockenschtuff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stakanu misses the jab.
Stakanu throws a lazy uppercut

and Cockenschtuff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage.
Stakanu managing to block the knees to the body from Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu misses with a punch on the inside.
Stakanu has a couple of punches blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Stakanu in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Cockenschtuff gets underhooks to prevent Stakanu's takedown attempt.
Cockenschtuff with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cockenschtuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cockenschtuff scores with a knee to the head.
Cockenschtuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stakanu controls his hands.
Cockenschtuff with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stakanu blocks a body shot from Cockenschtuff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu prevents a body shot from Cockenschtuff.
A left hand lands to the body for Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Cockenschtuff with a knee to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Cockenschtuff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stakanu's face.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Cockenschtuff - that landed with a thud.
Lester Cockenschtuff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cockenschtuff scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike.
Cockenschtuff misses with a knee to the head.
Stakanu is working for takedown but Cockenschtuff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stakanu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff stops a takedown attempt from Stakanu.
Lester Cockenschtuff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiranuka Stakanu.
A short uppercut from Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cockenschtuff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cockenschtuff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Stakanu in his tracks for a moment.
Cockenschtuff gets through Stakanu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff looking to slow down the pace here.
Cockenschtuff lands a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cockenschtuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stakanu controls his hands.
Cockenschtuff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff pushes Stakanu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cockenschtuff leaning against his opponent.
Cockenschtuff connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stakanu's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cockenschtuff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockenschtuff tries to land a knee to the head but Stakanu blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stakanu.
A hook to the body from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff digs a right hand underneath Stakanu's ribcage. Stakanu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Stakanu in his tracks for a moment.
Cockenschtuff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stakanu blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Cockenschtuff scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cockenschtuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Stakanu controls his hands.
Stakanu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cockenschtuff lands a good knee to the midsection. Stakanu won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stakanu.
Cockenschtuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook that snaps the head of Stakanu backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stakanu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stakanu tries to break the clinch but Cockenschtuff is controlling the position.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiranuka Stakanu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Cockenschtuff.
A left lands for Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu looks to land a right hand but Cockenschtuff moved out of range.
Cockenschtuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stakanu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cockenschtuff throws a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that Stakanu semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockenschtuff throws out a powerful jab.
Stakanu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cockenschtuff cracks the inside of Stakanu's front leg.
Stakanu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cockenschtuff can pounce on him.
Cockenschtuff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stakanu.
Stakanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stakanu misses with a hook
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice uppercut.
Cockenschtuff scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff throws a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stakanu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Cockenschtuff.
Stakanu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stakanu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cockenschtuff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanu throws a big shot that misses.
Cockenschtuff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stakanu's head.

Stakanu is rocked!
Cockenschtuff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stakanu.
Stakanu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cockenschtuff finish him?

Cockenschtuff lands a big right hand that sends Stakanu crashing to the mat! Cockenschtuff stays standing though and waves Stakanu back to his feet!
Cockenschtuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stakanu.
Stakanu with a hook.
Stakanu seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff scoring well with a low kick there.
Cockenschtuff digs a good hook to Stakanu's body.
Stakanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff throws a nice outside leg kick.

Cockenschtuff pushes Stakanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Cockenschtuff just leaning against Stakanu, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stakanu can do to turn this around?
Cockenschtuff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stakanus head.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stakanu with a big uppercut! Stakanu tries to clinch up but Cockenschtuff pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stakanu to the mat! Stakanu covers up and Cockenschtuff unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Cockenschtuff!
Lester Cockenschtuff thanked the fans post fight for their support.