PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Costel Rohozeanu (ranked 3803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Quac (ranked 4754 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel Rohozeanu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rohozeanu
vs
Quac

176 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Costel Rohozeanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco Quac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Quac.
Quac checks a leg kick nicely.
Quac throws a right hand that Rohozeanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Rohozeanu also avoids with ease.
Quac misses with the combination.
Rohozeanu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quac lands with a slapping head kick.
Quac with a hook.
Quac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rohozeanu avoids it really well and circles away.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick, looking for Quac's leg but Quac calmly moves out of range.
Rohozeanu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quac throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quac.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quac is defended easily by Rohozeanu.
Costel Rohozeanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Quac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rohozeanu circles away.
Rohozeanu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rohozeanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rohozeanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rohozeanu.
Quac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Quac as he checks the leg kick.
Rohozeanu scores with a body shot.
Quac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rohozeanu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rohozeanu connects with a nice looking jab.
Quac lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Quac tries to get set, Rohozeanu tries to push him back and clinch up but Quac manages to avoid the attempt.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick, looking for Quac's leg but Quac calmly moves out of range.
Rohozeanu tried to score with a low kick but Quac checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rohozeanu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quac doesn't seem phased though.
Quac lands with a good body shot.
Quac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rohozeanu counters with a head kick. That will keep Quac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Quac looks winded!
Quac tries to land a front kick but Rohozeanu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rohozeanu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quac tries a head kick but it misses.
Quac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rohozeanu misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Quac misses.
Quac throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rohozeanu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rohozeanu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rohozeanu controlling from the top position.
Rohozeanu distracts Quac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
Quac wants to stand but Rohozeanu is controlling the position.
Quac working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rohozeanu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rohozeanu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rohozeanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quac.
Quac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rohozeanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Rohozeanu finds it's way through Quac's defenses.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quac's head backwards.
Quac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rohozeanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rohozeanu, right into the meat.
Quac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rohozeanu's sensitive parts.
Quac avoids the body shot from Rohozeanu.
Quac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quac walks into a straight right hand from Rohozeanu.
Taco Quac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu scores with a jab to the body.
Rohozeanu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quac. Quac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rohozeanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quac misses with a body kick.
Rohozeanu throws an overhand right that lands on Quac's shoulder, as Quac tries to avoid the shot.
Quac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quac shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohozeanu sprawls well. He's pushed Quac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rohozeanu misses the target.
Rohozeanu swinging wildly here.
Quac falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rohozeanu to counter with a crisp jab.
Quac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rohozeanu attempts a counter takedown but Quac avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohozeanu lands the left hand.
Quac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rohozeanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quac avoids a kick to the body.
Rohozeanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quac can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Rohozeanu.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rohozeanu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quac's head.
Quac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu avoids the head kick by Quac.
Quac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costel Rohozeanu is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Quac.
Quac is breathing heavily.
Quac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rohozeanu moves away.
Quac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohozeanu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Rohozeanu.
Quac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rohozeanu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rohozeanu trying to control the pace.
Quac has hold of Rohozeanu's hands but Rohozeanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohozeanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohozeanu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rohozeanu drops an elbow to the side of Quac's head.
Rohozeanu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quac is doing well to control the position and prevent Rohozeanu from advancing to side control.
Rohozeanu trying to control the pace.

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.
Quac tries to kick Rohozeanu off but Rohozeanu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rohozeanu slips a nice elbow through Quac's hands, connecting with Quac's forehead.
Quac trying to control here.
Quac controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quac is looking to control Rohozeanu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quac avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that second round.
That's time! Rohozeanu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Quac throws a head kick that misses.
Quac misses with a two punch combination.
Quac misses with a leg kick

and Rohozeanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rohozeanu.
Quac is looking to stand back up but Rohozeanu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quac.

Rohozeanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quac trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Rohozeanu there.
Rohozeanu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quac is trying to control but can't.
Rohozeanu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohozeanu passes to full mount!
Rohozeanu controlling from the full mount.
Rohozeanu with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rohozeanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quac on the ground.
Rohozeanu working the ground and pound effectively.
Quac tries to lock up and control but Rohozeanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rohozeanu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot to the head.
Quac tries to lock up and control but Rohozeanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quac can't escape the position.
Rohozeanu with shots to the head and body - Quac looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu controlling from the full mount.
Rohozeanu cracks Quac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Quac is bucking up trying to escape but Rohozeanu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quac is in a horrible position here. Rohozeanu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rohozeanu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quac wants to hold on but Rohozeanu pushes him away.
Rohozeanu breaks from Quac's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quac is working to get back to half guard.
Rohozeanu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rohozeanu raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohozeanu landing strikes from the mount and Quac is in trouble!
Rohozeanu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot to the head.
Quac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rohozeanu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rohozeanu breaks from Quac's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Quac is in a horrible position here. Rohozeanu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rohozeanu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taco Quac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohozeanu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rohozeanu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rohozeanu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rohozeanu!
During a confident post fight interview, Costel Rohozeanu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.