PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Petzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Oconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petzel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FOREVER. Jake Oconnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Petzel
vs
Oconnell

200 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Petzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Oconnell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oconnell looks to land a body kick but Petzel moved away.
Petzel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oconnell sprawls well. Oconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petzel gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Oconnell misses.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oconnell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Petzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oconnell as he avoids it easily.
Oconnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Oconnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petzel fails with the takedown.
Petzel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petzel shoots for a takedown but Oconnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oconnell throws a series of punches but Petzel moves out of range.
Oconnell throws a push kick but Petzel slaps the foot to one side.
Oconnell tries to bum rush Petzel with a series of wild strikes but Petzel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oconnell looks to land a combination but Petzel avoids it well.
Jake Oconnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Petzel.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oconnell but Oconnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petzel shoots in but no luck this time.
Oconnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petzel is breathing heavily.
Oconnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petzel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Oconnell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petzel.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oconnell as he avoids it easily.
Oconnell lands with a nice combination. Petzel backs away looking to recover.
Petzel ducks right into an uppercut from Oconnell.

It looks like Alexander Petzel has been cut.
Oconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petzel.
Oconnell misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petzel.
Petzel closes the distance and clinches up with Oconnell, looking for a takedown. Petzel pushes Oconnell against the cage but Oconnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oconnell throws a series of punches but Petzel moves out of range.
Oconnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oconnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Oconnell as Petzel shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oconnell drops Petzel with a beautiful combination! Petzel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oconnell is looking for the KO!

Petzel is rocked!
Petzel blocks a head kick by Oconnell.
Oh Petzel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oconnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petzel.
Oconnell misses with the combination.
Oconnell throws a right and a left that Petzel avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petzel. That did some damage!
Petzel seems to have got his legs back now.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petzel.
Oconnell throws a head kick that misses.
Oconnell scores with a one two! Petzel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oconnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petzel shoots in for a double leg but Oconnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petzel checks a low kick from Oconnell.
Petzel shoots in but Oconnell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petzel fails with a takedown attempt.
Petzel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oconnell throws a nice looking combination but Petzel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Petzel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Petzel checks a low kick from Oconnell.

Petzel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petzel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oconnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oconnell can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petzel scoring with punches and elbows.

Petzel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oconnell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Petzel is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Petzel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Oconnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Petzel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oconnell swinging wilding here.

Petzel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oconnell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petzel looking to pass the guard.

Petzel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petzel pushes down on Oconnell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oconnell is breathing heavily.
Petzel trying to mount his opponent but Oconnell defends it.
Petzel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnell is looking to escape.
Oconnell wants to control but Petzel is keeping busy.
Petzel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oconnell leaves Petzel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oconnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petzel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Petzel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Oconnell as Petzel shoots in.
Oconnell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oconnell but Oconnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oconnell swinging wilding here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oconnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petzel.
Petzel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oconnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petzel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oconnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petzel.
Jake Oconnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petzel fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Petzel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oconnell misses with a double jab.
Petzel slips a jab and a cross from Oconnell.
Petzel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oconnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oconnell throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Jake Oconnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Oconnell misses.
Petzel shoots in for a double leg but Oconnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petzel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oconnell's waist but Oconnell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petzel off to one side.
Oconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petzel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oconnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petzel.
Petzel has a takedown stuffed.
Oconnell swinging wilding here.
Horrible takedown by Petzel or perhaps it was just good defense by Oconnell which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oconnell throws a series of punches but Petzel avoids them all with ease.
Petzel shoots in and drives through. Oconnell sprawls well.
Oconnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oconnell misses with a two punch combination.

Petzel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oconnell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petzel postures up.
Petzel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Petzel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petzel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oconnell, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Petzel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Petzel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Petzel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oconnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oconnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Petzel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oconnell sprawls well. Oconnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petzel gets slowly back to his feet.
Petzel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oconnell avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oconnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petzel circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petzel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oconnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Petzel rushes Oconnell and presses him up against the cage.
Petzel lands a nice uppercut.
Petzel lands a body shot.

Petzel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Petzel throws a strike aimed at the side of Oconnell's head but Oconnell avoids it well.
Petzel prevents Oconnell from escaping the position.

Petzel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petzel throws a strike aimed at the side of Oconnell's head but Oconnell avoids it well.

Petzel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oconnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oconnell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petzel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oconnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petzel fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Petzel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Petzel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Petzel tries for a kimura but Oconnell is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petzel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oconnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petzel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oconnell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petzel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Petzel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oconnell to see if he's OK.
Petzel landing a few strikes.
Oconnell taking punishment in the form of punches.

Petzel has an Americana. Oconnell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Petzel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Petzel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Petzel!