Asu Almabayev vs Jose Ochoa — Fight recap

Asu Almabayev defeated Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision after three rounds on July 26, 2025, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Almabayev controlled the bout through superior wrestling and cage time, landing 22 of 42 significant strikes at 52% accuracy while securing seven of 16 takedown attempts and accumulating 9:26 of control time.

Ochoa was more efficient on the feet, connecting on 26 of 45 significant strikes at 57%, but managed only one successful takedown and spent just 56 seconds controlling the action. The tactical disparity centered on Almabayev's ability to dictate positioning and ground control, neutralizing Ochoa's striking advantage through wrestling pressure.

Almabayev's leg kicks landed cleanly throughout, while Ochoa's body work proved more consistent when exchanges occurred on the feet. The decision solidifies Almabayev's grappling-based approach as a viable path forward in the division.