PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Tromundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Tromundo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Knockout
vs
Tromundo

195 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Tromundo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tromundo gets a double leg takedown into Knockout's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Tromundo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knockout is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tromundo with a nice head shot there.
Tromundo 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.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Tromundo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromundo passes Knockout's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tromundo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tromundo wants to pass to mount but Knockout is defending the position.
Well, if Tromundo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tromundo decides to stand and escape the position.

Tromundo moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knockout up against the cage.
Tromundo is looking for a takedown.
Knockout wants to break free but Tromundo has control.
Knockout tries to break free but Tromundo pushes him back against the cage.
Knockout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage.
Tromundo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo trying to land knees to the body.
Knockout swings wildly with an uppercut but Tromundo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tromundo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knockout prevents it.
Tromundo slowing the pace effectively.
Knockout blocks an elbow strike.
Knockout has a couple of punches blocked by Tromundo.
Knockout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knockout misses with a punch to the body.
Knockout tries to circle away but Tromundo has him pinned against the cage.

Tromundo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tromundo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knockout scores with a punch to the head.
Tromundo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knockout sprawls well. Knockout wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tromundo gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Knockout throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tromundo shoots in looking for a takedown. Knockout tries to sprawl out of it but Tromundo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knockout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knockout with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Knockout lands a big head kick that sends Tromundo tumbling to the mat! Knockout takes a step backwards and waves Tromundo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tromundo is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tromundo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tromundo is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockout finish him?
Knockout scoring well with a low kick there.
Tromundo misses with a takedown attempt - Knockout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Knockout dominated that round.
That's time! Knockout's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tromundo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tromundo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tromundo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tromundo won't allow Knockout to get back to his feet.
Knockout trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tromundo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tromundo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tromundo cracks Knockout with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tromundo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tromundo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromundo shoots in but no luck this time.
Knockout cracks Tromundo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knockout pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oscar Knockout is winning the standup battle so far.
Tromundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tromundo shoots in for a takedown but Knockout shows good takedown defense.
Tromundo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Tromundo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knockout connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromundo tries to clinch up but Knockout circles away and keeps his distance.

Knockout gets tackled into the cage by Tromundo. Tromundo maintains the clinch.
Knockout is trying to push Tromundo away but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tromundo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knockout avoids it.
Knockout working hard to break the clinch.
Tromundo leaning against his opponent.

Tromundo has Knockout pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tromundo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knockout tumbling to the mat - Tromundo dives into Knockout's guard.
Tromundo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tromundo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tromundo distracts Knockout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tromundo chips away with some ground and pound.
Knockout wants to stand but Tromundo is controlling the position.
Tromundo working some strikes from top position.

Tromundo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knockout manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tromundo has Knockout in his guard.
Tromundo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout wants to get up but he can't break Tromundo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knockout being controlled here momentarily.
Tromundo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tromundo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Tromundo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knockout is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tromundo 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tromundo tries to clinch but Knockout is having none of it.
Knockout stuffs the takedown.
Tromundo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tromundo misses with a double jab.
Tromundo shoots in and drives through. Knockout sprawls well.
Knockout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knockout plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oscar Knockout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout lands a lovely overhand right.
Knockout moves into range and connects with a jab.

Tromundo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromundo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tromundo is still on wobbly legs! Can Knockout finish him?
Oscar Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tromundo.
Tromundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tromundo seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Knockout.
Knockout connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Knockout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knockout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Tromundo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knockout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knockout is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tromundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Knockout breaks from the clinch.
Tromundo goes for a double leg but Knockout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knockout continues to drive forward.
Tromundo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knockout avoids it.
Knockout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tromundo has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout tries to circle away but Tromundo has him pinned against the cage.
Tromundo lands a knee to the head.
Knockout lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oscar Knockout has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tromundo has Knockout pressed against the cage, preventing Knockout from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout working hard to break the clinch.
Knockout throws a head punch that misses.
Tromundo has a couple of punches blocked by Knockout.
Tromundo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knockout.
Tromundo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knockout.
Tromundo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knockout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Tromundo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knockout lands with a right hand.

Knockout lands a big uppercut and Tromundo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tromundo looks OK. Knockout waves Tromundo back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout drops Tromundo with a big left hand! Tromundo is injured, injured bad! Knockout jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout thanked the fans post fight for their support.