PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Oman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Gunner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunner
vs
Oman

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Oman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner connects with a body shot that sends Oman's belly button to the back.
Aaron Oman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunner is defended easily by Oman.

Gunner forces Oman back against the cage and clinches.
Gunner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunner looking to stall.
Gunner controlling the action here for a moment.
Gunner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Gunner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oman closes the distance and clinches up with Gunner, looking for a takedown. Oman pushes Gunner against the cage but Gunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gunner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oman lands a body punch.
Oman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oman is trying to pull guard but Gunner has him pressed against the cage.
Oman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gus Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Oman.

Gunner manages to break the clinch.
Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oman avoids it really well and circles away.
Oman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oman circles away.
Oman feints a jab promting Gunner to slip. Oman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Oman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Gunner clinches.
Gunner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oman is trying to pull guard but Gunner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oman misses with the head strike.
Oman misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gunner manages to pull guard.
Oman trying to control but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Oman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Oman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner is trying to control the position but Oman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Oman from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Oman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Oman closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oman prevents it.
Oman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oman misses with a hook from the clinch.

Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oman tries to bum rush Gunner with a series of wild strikes but Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but Oman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gunner moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oman to keep the fight standing.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Oman holds him up against the cage and eventually Gunner drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oman.
Oman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oman is looking to control Gunner's arms but Gunner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oman has his back to the cage.
Oman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but Oman blocks it.
Oman misses with a punch to the body.
Oman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunner letting Oman take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oman misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Oman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Oman dives in for a single leg takedown but Gunner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Gunner breaks the clinch.
Oman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner lands a head shot.
Gunner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oman is fending him off so far but Gunner persists. Nope, Oman circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunner, which made it look bad.
Gus Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Oman.
Oman stalks Gunner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunner's face. Gunner staggers backwards, shaken.
Oman misses with a straight left.
Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oman avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oman is fending him off so far but Gunner persists. Nope, Oman circles away and we're back to standing.
Oman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
Oman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aaron Oman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oman tries to clinch up.
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gunner gets caught flat footed, as Oman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oman won't allow Gunner to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oman won't allow Gunner to get back to his feet.
Oman passes into half guard.
Gunner is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oman is taking a breather. Gunner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oman manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner can't escape the position.
Oman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunner looks a forlorn figure.
Oman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunner is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oman controlling his opponent.
Oman looking to control but Gunner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Oman.
Oman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunner defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oman fails with a takedown attempt.

Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Oman in a clinch.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Gunner jumps guard but Oman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oman scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oman misses with the head strike.

Gunner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oman fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Oman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gunner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunner paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gunner has Oman up against the cage in a clinch.
Oman stalls.
Gunner gets underhooks to prevent Oman's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oman lands a shot to the body.
Gunner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oman pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Oman in a clinch.
Oman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunner to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner tries to stall but Oman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunner stops a takedown attempt from Oman.
Gus Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Oman.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oman fails to pull guard.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunner closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Gunner jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to stand up but Oman is controlling him.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gunner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Oman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunner tries to stall but Oman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunner prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunner prevents a body shot from Oman.

Gunner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oman uses from the top position.
Oman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunner is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Oman from controlling successfully.
Oman wants to pass the guard but Gunner is keeping the position.
Gunner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oman is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Oman.

Oman moves into the clinch.
Gunner is looking for a takedown.
Gunner stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Oman.
Oman digs a right hand into Gunner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunner's gas tank.
Oman pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Oman won't allow it.
Aaron Oman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oman breaks from the clinch.
Oman shoots in for a double leg but Gunner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Oman has Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oman tries a body shot but Gunner blocks it.
Aaron Oman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oman scores with a shot to the side of Gunner's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Oman.
Gunner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunner is trying to maintain a safe position but Oman gets an underhook and turns Gunner into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Oman.
Gus Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Oman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Oman!