PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ochu
vs
Jacobs

172 cm
28
195 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
211 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

The Big Kabosh

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Ochu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Ochu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ochu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu lands with a good body shot.
Ochu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Ochu is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochu.
Ochu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacobs sizes up Ochu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacobs's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacobs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Ochu's head back.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs tries to move into range but Ochu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Ochu.
Ochu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
and Ochu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochu connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ochu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacobs!
Jacobs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Ochu's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochu misses the target.
Ochu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ochu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ochu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a wild body kick that Ochu sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ochu misses its intended target.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochu.
Ochu looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Ochu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Ochu with an uppercut!
Ochu connects with a high kick.
Ochu throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Ochu is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ochu throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Ochu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ochu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ochu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ochu avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu misses with a body punch
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Ochu tenderised Jacobs's leg. Jacobs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ochu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Ochu's head.
Ochu misses with a wild combination.
Ochu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ochu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Ochu slams his shin into Jacobs's torso.
Ochu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick
and Ochu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ochu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ochu cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacobs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ochu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ochu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ochu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ochu.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ochu works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Maester Ochu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ochu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Ochu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Ochu's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ochu is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Ochu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jacobs trying to control but Ochu is working from the bottom.
Jacobs prevents Ochu from getting back to his feet.
Ochu working a defensive guard here.
Ochu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Maester Ochu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ochu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ochu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ochu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Ochu tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
Ochu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Jacobs tries to work over Ochu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.
Ochu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ochu lands a nice uppercut.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Ochu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Ochu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maester Ochu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ochu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ochu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ochu connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
Jacobs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ochu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ochu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Ochu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Ochu.
Ochu throws a sloppy head kick

and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu struggling a bit here.

Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochu keeps working.
Ochu regains half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Ochu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is thwarting Ochu's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs wants to free his trapped foot but Ochu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ochu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Ochu keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ochu pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Maester Ochu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ochu keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ochu holds on and takes a little breather.

Tyson Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ochu misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Ochu lands but Jacobs takes it in his stride.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ochu.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Ochu.
A head kick misses from Ochu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ochu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ochu moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ochu throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Ochu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ochu thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Ochu. Beautiful body shot.
Ochu tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ochu - that will leave a mark!

Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Ochu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Ochu controls the action.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ochu is keeping busy.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Ochu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ochu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Ochu blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Jacobs.
I think Ochu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maester Ochu!
After winning the bout, Maester Ochu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.