PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halldor Omarsson (ranked 5775 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shik Jang (ranked 6011 p4p, 0 weight class). Omarsson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Halldor Omarsson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Omarsson
vs
Jang

188 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Halldor Omarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shik Jang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jang or perhaps it was just good defense by Omarsson, which made it look bad.
Omarsson lands a head kick!
Jang lands with a slapping head kick.
Omarsson is breathing heavily.
Jang doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarsson circles away.
Jang throws a series of strikes that have Omarsson backpedaling.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Omarsson as Jang shoots in.
Jang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Omarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Omarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Jang does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jang or perhaps it was just good defense by Omarsson, which made it look bad.
Halldor Omarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omarsson defends well and Jang ends up having to push Omarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jang avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Jang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jang cracks the inside of Omarsson's front leg.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jang is looking to clinch.
Omarsson lands a head kick. Jang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omarsson moves away.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang throws a fast counter high kick but Omarsson manages to duck under it in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jang is trying to drag Omarsson to the mat but Omarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Omarsson breaks the clinch.
Jang thumps Omarsson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jang is looking to clinch but Omarsson is avoiding it.
Omarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jang.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang shoots in but no luck this time.
Jang tries to bum rush Omarsson with a series of wild strikes but Omarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Jang tries to clinch there but Omarsson circles away.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Omarsson leaves Jang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halldor Omarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang throws a counter combo.
Omarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omarsson's waist but Omarsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jang off to one side.
Omarsson is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Omarsson blocks a head kick by Jang.
Jang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jang fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jang.

Jang clinches.
Jang with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Omarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jang misses with the combination.
Omarsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jang tries to clinch but Omarsson moves out of range.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Jang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Omarsson shows good takedown defense.
Jang takes a swing at Omarsson's ribcage but misses.
Jang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halldor Omarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jang shoots in but Omarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around?
Jang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jang somewhat.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Jang tries to clinch but Omarsson moves out of range.
Jang throws a body punch but Omarsson moves out of range.
Jang swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jang tries to clinch but Omarsson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Omarsson as Jang shoots in.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Jang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omarsson pinned against the cage. Omarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang dives in for a single leg takedown but Omarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Jang looks to move away, Omarsson throws a big counter combo but Jang just gets out of the way.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarsson leaves Jang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halldor Omarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jang closes the distance and clinches up with Omarsson, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes Omarsson against the cage but Omarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
As Omarsson backs off Jang throws a huge counter combo but Omarsson manages to avoid it all.
Jang tries for a takedown but Omarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jang.
As Jang looks to move away, Omarsson throws a big counter combo but Jang just gets out of the way.
Jang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jang shoots in but Omarsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Omarsson swivels and escapes.
Omarsson lands a high kick!
Jang tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang looks for a takedown but Omarsson sprawls well.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang shoots in but no luck this time.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Jang shoots in and drives through. Omarsson sprawls well.
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!
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang is looking for the big counter here.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Jang shoots in and drives through. Omarsson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jang closes the distance and clinches up with Omarsson, looking for a takedown. Jang pushes Omarsson against the cage but Omarsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Jang doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarsson circles away.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Omarsson defends it well.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omarsson as he avoids it easily.
Jang tries to clinch up.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Jang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Omarsson.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Jang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang shoots in for a takedown but Omarsson shows good takedown defense.
Jang avoids the head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jang throws a counter combo.
Omarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Jang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Omarsson.
Omarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jang. Jang gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jang.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.
Omarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halldor Omarsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Omarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jang throws out the jab.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jang is defended easily by Omarsson.
Jang wants to clinch up but Omarsson keeps it at a distance.
Jang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omarsson tries to avoid it but Jang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omarsson to the ground. Omarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jang. Omarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Omarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halldor Omarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shik Jang.
Jang is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jang dives in for a single leg takedown but Omarsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jang. Jang gets slowly back to his feet.
Omarsson misses with a head kick.
Jang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omarsson scores with a head kick. Jang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jang is looking to clinch but Omarsson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Halldor Omarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jang goes for a double leg but Omarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Omarsson continues to drive forward.
Jang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang with the counter takedown but Omarsson avoids it easily.
Jang is looking to clinch but Omarsson is avoiding it.
Jang blocks a head kick by Omarsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarsson lands a head kick!
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Omarsson.
Nice takedown defense from Omarsson. No joy for Jang on that attempt.
Jang tries to clinch up but Omarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Jang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jang misses with a two punch combination.
Jang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jang tries to clinch but Omarsson is having none of it.
Jang dives in and grabs Omarsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omarsson pushes down on Jang's head and hops out.
Omarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Jang fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jang darts in looking for a takedown but Omarsson gets double underhooks and turns Jang into the cage.
Omarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omarsson throws a head kick but Jang moves out of range.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Omarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.

Jang moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omarsson.

Omarsson breaks from the clinch.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omarsson tries to avoid it but Jang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omarsson to the ground. Omarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Omarsson throws a big counter combination but Jang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shik Jang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halldor Omarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omarsson throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halldor Omarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omarsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halldor Omarsson!