PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Tnornhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Tnornhammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jackson Oman's chin.

Oman
vs
Tnornhammer

160 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Oman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Tnornhammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tnornhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oman.
Nice sprawl there from Oman as Tnornhammer shoots in.
Oman throws a right hand that Tnornhammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tnornhammer also avoids with ease.

Oman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tnornhammer is keeping the position for now.
Oman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oman is looking to stand up but Tnornhammer won't let him.
Oman postures up in Tnornhammer's guard and throws a big left but Tnornhammer blocks it.
Oman wants to pass the guard but Tnornhammer is keeping the position.
Oman controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tnornhammer keeping full guard, as Oman tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Oman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tnornhammer dives on top into guard.
Oman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oman tries to get out of the position.
Tnornhammer stopping the sweep attempt from Oman.
Oman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tnornhammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tnornhammer pushing down on Oman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tnornhammer is working for a kimura but Oman is defending it quite comfortably.

Tnornhammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tnornhammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oman has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman wants to get back to full guard.
Oman is trying to control but can't.

Tnornhammer seems to be looking for submissions.

Tnornhammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Oman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oman keeping hold of Tnornhammer's head, controlling as best he can.
Oman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tnornhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oman.
Oman misses with an uppercut. Tnornhammer saw that one coming.
Tnornhammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oman counters with a shoot takedown. Tnornhammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Tnornhammer keeping full guard, as Oman tries to pass.
Oman controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Oman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oman looks to land a combination but Tnornhammer avoids it well.

Tnornhammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oman did well to prevent Tnornhammer getting side control.

Tnornhammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Oman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tnornhammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Oman trying to control from the bottom.

Tnornhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oman defends it well.
Oman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tnornhammer on the ground.
Tnornhammer thows a huge punch but Oman dodges it nicely.
Oman is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tnornhammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oman sees it coming and defends easily.
Tnornhammer is breathing heavily.
Oman has his hands clasped together around Tnornhammer's back. He's all about the action.
Oman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tnornhammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Oman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tnornhammer.
Oman tries to get to full guard but Tnornhammer has control of the leg.
Oman is controlling Tnornhammer's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tnornhammer is working away from the top position though.
Oman tries to roll over but Tnornhammer keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tnornhammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oman throws an overhand right that lands on Tnornhammer's shoulder, as Tnornhammer tries to avoid the shot.

Tnornhammer scores a takedown into full mount!
Oman wants to hold on but Tnornhammer pushes him away.
Oman is desperately trying to improve his position but Tnornhammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Oman wants to hold on but Tnornhammer pushes him away.
Tnornhammer with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tnornhammer prevents Oman from getting the reversal.
Eric Tnornhammer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tnornhammer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tnornhammer wants to finish this one by submission but Oman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tnornhammer.
Tnornhammer throwing strikes here but Oman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Tnornhammer working for a guillotine from mount but Oman is in no mood to give up.

Tnornhammer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oman is surviving well by controlling Tnornhammer's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oman regains half guard.
Tnornhammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oman trying to control but Tnornhammer postures up.
Oman wants to get back to full guard.

Oman is defending against the submission attempts here by Tnornhammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Tnornhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The crowd cheers as Oman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tnornhammer doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson Oman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tnornhammer with a poor takedown

and Oman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tnornhammer keeping full guard, as Oman tries to pass.
Oman trying to control but Tnornhammer is working from the bottom.
Oman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oman distracts Tnornhammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oman looking to sit in guard and control but Tnornhammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tnornhammer preventing the sweep.

Tnornhammer drops back looking for a leg! Oman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oman manages to kick Tnornhammer off! Tnornhammer jumps back into Oman's guard.
Tnornhammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tnornhammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tnornhammer looking to pass the guard.
Oman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tnornhammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tnornhammer with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tnornhammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oman but Oman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oman. Tnornhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tnornhammer fails with the takedown

so Oman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson Oman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Tnornhammer.
Oman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tnornhammer is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oman wants to control from the top but Tnornhammer keeps moving.
Oman postures up in Tnornhammer's guard and throws a big left but Tnornhammer blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tnornhammer keeping full guard, as Oman tries to pass.
Oman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oman trying to control but Tnornhammer is working from the bottom.
Tnornhammer wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Oman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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