PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ocean (ranked 2597 p4p, 5259 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 292 p4p, 485 weight class). Cozad has chosen Nothin' But A G Thang- Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ocean
vs
Cozad

200 cm
26
260
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
19
275
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Urban Fighter

HELLBENT
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Ocean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocean takes a swing at Cozad's ribcage but misses.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ocean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cozad's waist but Cozad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ocean off to one side.
Ocean missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ocean closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Ocean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ocean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.

Ocean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ocean keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ocean's waist but Ocean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cozad off to one side.
Ocean has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 in the buildup to the fight.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cozad.
Cozad has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ocean to counter with a crisp jab.

Ocean clinches up with Cozad and pushes him back against the cage.
Ocean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cozad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ocean stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ocean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cozad jumps guard but Ocean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Cozad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ocean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cozad is looking to break free of the clinch but Ocean has double underhooks.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cozad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ocean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cozad is trying to break free.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ocean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Ocean breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad has a takedown stuffed.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Ocean.

It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocean circles away.
Ocean lands an overhand right.

Ocean has closed the distance and engaged Cozad in a clinch.
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!
Ocean lands a body shot.
Ocean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Ocean controls his hands.

Cozad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ocean moves out of range as Cozad throws a body kick.
No joy there for Cozad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ocean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ocean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ocean there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ocean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocks an uppercut.
Cozad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ocean breaks the clinch.
Cozad fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ocean moves into range and clinches up with Cozad.
Ocean throws a punch but it's blocked by Cozad.
Ocean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad fails to pull guard.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Ocean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to pull guard but Ocean holds him up against the cage and eventually Cozad drops back down to his feet.
Ocean tries to throw a body punch but Cozad avoids it by throwing Ocean back against the cage.
Ocean tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Ocean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ocean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cozad is trying to pull guard but Ocean has him pressed against the cage.

Cozad jumps guard and drags Ocean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cozad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad pulls Ocean in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Ocean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Cozad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cozad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cozad. That's going to slow Ocean down.
Mike Cozad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ocean scores with a takedown into Cozad's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cozad is on top in guard.

Ocean keeping moving, preventing Cozad from controlling successfully.
Ocean managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad trying to control the position from guard on top but Ocean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cozad gets to his feet. Ocean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ocean takes the fight into the clinch.
Billy Ocean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cozad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ocean swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Ocean swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ocean smiles and moves away.
Billy Ocean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cozad.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cozad counters with a three punch combo that has Ocean backing up. Ocean nods at Cozad to acknowledge the strikes.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown but Ocean shows good takedown defense.
Cozad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Ocean rushes Cozad and presses him up against the cage.
Ocean misses with some punches.
Ocean misses with some punches.

Ocean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cozad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Cozad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ocean is fending him off so far but Cozad persists. Nope, Ocean circles away and we're back to standing.
Ocean is looking to counter punch.

Ocean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ocean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocean digs a right hand into Cozad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cozad's gas tank.
Ocean lands a nice shot to the body.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Ocean lands a shoulder strike.
Ocean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Cozad is trying to break the clinch but Ocean has him pressed against the cage.
Ocean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ocean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ocean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ocean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ocean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ocean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cozad tries to circle away but Ocean has him pinned against the cage.
Ocean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad stalling.
Ocean scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocean lands a body shot.
Ocean gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ocean throws a head punch that misses.
Ocean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ocean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ocean is keeping busy.
Ocean lands a hook that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.

Cozad is rocked!
Ocean throws a big uppercut that drops Cozad! More strikes from Ocean and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cozad lies dazed against the cage as Ocean celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ocean!
Billy Ocean bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.