PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Omega (ranked 3738 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Murfum Orcarm (ranked 493 p4p, 543 weight class). Omega comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Omega Entrance Theme from AEW. This should be fireworks!

Omega
vs
Orcarm

187 cm
26
278
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
265
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Nutritional Shaved Ice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murfum Orcarm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orcarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Orcarm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omega was covering up waiting for the punch and Orcarm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Omega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orcarm landing some decent shots from guard.
Orcarm trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.

Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Orcarm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orcarm defends well.

Omega has his foot on Orcarm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orcarm works his way back into a safe position though.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orcarm throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.

Omega looking for a guillotine here but Orcarm defends easily.
Omega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Omega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orcarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orcarm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm stays in close to Omega's body and controls the position.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm looking to pass the guard.
Omega pulls Orcarm in close to prevent any damage.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orcarm looking to sit in guard and control but Omega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Orcarm looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcarm is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Omega is looking for a triangle but Orcarm pushes his legs off easily.
Omega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orcarm postures up and lands a big shot to Omega's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orcarm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Omega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orcarm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Orcarm as Omega shoots in.
As Omega backs off Orcarm throws a huge counter combo but Omega manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Orcarm on that attempt.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orcarm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omega.
Murfum Orcarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orcarm stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Orcarm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orcarm lands in his opponent's guard.
Orcarm works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Omega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orcarm has passed into half guard!
Omega tries to get to full guard but Orcarm has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omega keeps working.
Omega is looking for a sweep. Orcarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orcarm connects with a nice short shot to Omega's temple.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm working over Omega with some ground and pound. Omega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murfum Orcarm has got the better of the ground game so far.

Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm working Omega over with strikes.
Orcarm lands strikes from half guard.
Orcarm is nestled in close to Omega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orcarm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orcarm lands a big elbow - Omega is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Orcarm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murfum Orcarm!
Murfum Orcarm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kenny Omega spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll chalk this loss up to my hectic schedule.....I'll be back'.