PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 24 p4p, 197 weight class) and Anthony Ochoa (ranked 4 p4p, 35 weight class). Ochoa has chosen Gang Signs by The Game as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dracul
vs
Ochoa

190 cm
33
202
28 - 7 - 0

189 cm
32
210
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ochoa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
Ochoa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochoa.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ochoa misses with a few strikes there.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a double leg but Ochoa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dracul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ochoa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ochoa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice straight punches there by Ochoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ochoa.
Ochoa misses with an uppercut.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa missing with a left hand there. Dracul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochoa throws the kick towards the body but Dracul avoids it.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt
and Dracul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ochoa but Ochoa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Ochoa misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ochoa throws a wild body kick that Dracul sees coming a mile off.
Ochoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dracul fails with the takedown
and Ochoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochoa as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Ochoa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa leaves Dracul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dracul moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOchoa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radu Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ochoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Dracul. Dracul gets slowly back to his feet.
Ochoa throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ochoa connects with a body shot that sends Dracul's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochoa! But no joy.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ochoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ochoa misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ochoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dracul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochoa digs a good body shot into Dracul's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ochoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dracul has his takedown stuffed
and Ochoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dracul moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Ochoa

and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ochoa!

Dracul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ochoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ochoa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dracul.

Dracul is trying to get an arm triangle but Ochoa is defending well.
Ochoa can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dracul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ochoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul trying to control the position but Ochoa is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.

Dracul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dracul working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ochoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Dracul throws an elbow but Ochoa slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dracul trying to control the action but Ochoa is working from the bottom.

Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ochoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radu Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dracul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ochoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ochoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ochoa!
Our winner, Anthony Ochoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.