PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Cochran (ranked 4054 p4p, 4629 weight class) and Helo Kacie Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cochran
vs
Kacie Jr

188 cm
25
198
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
202
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Cochran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Helo Kacie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kacie Jr tries to sprawl but Cochran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cochran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cochran drops an elbow to the side of Kacie Jr's head.
Kacie Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cochran is looking to take a break and control but Kacie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cochran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cochran trying to control the action but Kacie Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cochran wants to work for an arm triangle but Kacie Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cochran not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Cochran is working for a kimura here but Kacie Jr manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cochran's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacie Jr throwing strikes from guard but Cochran blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kacie Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kacie Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

Cochran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kacie Jr works over Cochran with some ground and pound from guard.
Kacie Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Cochran has wrist control.
Cochran tries to strike from the bottom.
I've been told that Kacie Jr has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kacie Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kacie Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kacie Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Cochran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kacie Jr is in close to Cochran's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cochran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cochran wants to sweep but no luck.
Cochran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kacie Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cochran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cochran is breathing heavily.
Kacie Jr is pushing down on Cochran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cochran is fighting to maintain full guard but Kacie Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cochran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kacie Jr on the ground.
Kacie Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kacie Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kacie Jr is nestled in close to Cochran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kacie Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cochran is trying to get back to full guard.
Cochran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cochran tries to roll over but Kacie Jr keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kacie Jr connects with a nice short shot to Cochran's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochran has hold of Kacie Jr's hands but Kacie Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kacie Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Cochran actively working from the bottom here.
Cochran is trying to maintain the position but Kacie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Cochran taking some punishment here, with Kacie Jr in his half guard.
Kacie Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kacie Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kacie Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cochran is rocked!
Kacie Jr lands a big elbow - Cochran is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kacie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helo Kacie Jr!