PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saku. Ochu has chosen Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zeynalabdinov
vs
Ochu

180 cm
31
204 lbs
23 - 14 - 1

172 cm
27
195 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu misses with a right hand
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeynalabdinov lands an overhand right.
Zeynalabdinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeynalabdinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ochu defending well as Zeynalabdinov loads up on a big left hand.
Ochu looks to land a left hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Zeynalabdinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ochu which made him look bad.

Ochu moves into the clinch.
Ochu gets through Zeynalabdinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ochu tries to work over Zeynalabdinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeynalabdinov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ochu gets an underhook and turns Zeynalabdinov into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ochu.
Ochu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
Come on Zeynalabdinov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ochu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to break the clinch but Ochu is controlling him.
Ochu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ochu misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ochu.
Ochu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Zeynalabdinov looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Zeynalabdinov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeynalabdinov controls his hands.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeynalabdinov's elbow.
Zeynalabdinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ochu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ochu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to force a seperation but Ochu has the dominant position.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Ochu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeynalabdinov's elbow.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeynalabdinov blocking some punches.
Ochu scores with a hook to the body.
Ochu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to break the clinch but Ochu has him pressed against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeynalabdinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ochu lands an uppercut.

Zeynalabdinov breaks from the clinch.
Ochu is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ochu misses.
Ochu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a straight right. Ochu didn't see that one coming.
Ochu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeynalabdinovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu wants to clinch.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ochu but Ochu pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a looping right.
Ochu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochu misses with an uppercut

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ochu pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes from guard but Ochu blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes from guard but Ochu blocks nicely.
Ochu pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Zeynalabdinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ochu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu dominated that round.
That's time! Zeynalabdinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ochu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ochu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ochu misses with a wild combination.

Ochu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ochu.
Ochu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeynalabdinov prevents a body shot from Ochu.
Zeynalabdinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ochu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ochu misses with a body punch.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to break free.
Ochu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ochu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
Ochu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu tries a body shot but Zeynalabdinov blocks it.
Ochu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ochu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ochu misses with some punches.
Ochu gets through Zeynalabdinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochu works on Zeynalabdinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zeynalabdinov tries to stall but Ochu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ochu lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeynalabdinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ochu can't find room to land a body shot as Zeynalabdinov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Ochu.
Ochu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Zeynalabdinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a body shot from Ochu.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ochu is working Zeynalabdinov over against the cage.
Ochu lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Ochu.
Maester Ochu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ochu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeynalabdinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ochu is leaning against Zeynalabdinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zeynalabdinov blocks an uppercut.
Ochu tries to work over Zeynalabdinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochu lands with a right to the head.
Ochu works on Zeynalabdinov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Ochu.
Ochu lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ochu.
Ochu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeynalabdinov or not.
Ochu digs a right hand underneath Zeynalabdinov's ribcage. Zeynalabdinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ochu tries to throw a body punch but Zeynalabdinov avoids it by throwing Ochu back against the cage.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Ochu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu is leaning against Zeynalabdinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ochu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ochu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeynalabdinov trying to stall but Ochu improves his position.
Ochu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ochu on the inside.
Ochu misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
Ochu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ochu fails to land.
Zeynalabdinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochu.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeynalabdinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeynalabdinov blocks an uppercut.
Ochu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zeynalabdinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Zeynalabdinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ochu looks to land a body kick but Zeynalabdinov moved away.
Ochu avoids the body shot from Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ochu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zeynalabdinov's hands.
Ochu looks to land a right hand but Zeynalabdinov moved out of range.
Ochu throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeynalabdinov slips under a jab.
Zeynalabdinov throws a series of punches but Ochu moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good work by Ochu as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ochu drops Zeynalabdinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zeynalabdinov looks back up at him and smiles so Ochu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov dives in and grabs Ochu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ochu pushes down on Zeynalabdinov's head and hops out.
Ochu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeynalabdinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maester Ochu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ochu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.
Ochu misses with an uppercut

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeynalabdinov 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.
Ochu pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
Ochu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maester Ochu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ochu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ochu is controlling Zeynalabdinov's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maester Ochu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ochu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ochu thuds a left hand into Zeynalabdinov's body.
Zeynalabdinov defending well as Ochu loads up on a big left hand.
Zeynalabdinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ochu.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeynalabdinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a two punch combination.
Zeynalabdinov drops his hands momentarily and Ochu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ochu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ochu connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeynalabdinov on the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Ochu strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ochu.
Ochu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ochu misses with a kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ochu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crunch! Ochu slams his shin into Zeynalabdinov's torso.
Ochu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ochu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu blocks the body kick.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ochu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Ochu clinches up with Zeynalabdinov and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Ochu blocking some punches.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov tries a knee to the head but Ochu blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeynalabdinov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maester Ochu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ochu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maester Ochu!
Our winner, Maester Ochu, 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.