PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Liften Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Omeruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omeruo has chosen The Hunger Games Whistle as his entrance music. Ben Liften Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Liften Jr
vs
Omeruo

175 cm
26
156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Liften Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenneth Omeruo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Liften Jr misses the target.
Omeruo is looking to land body kicks.
Liften Jr wants to clinch.
Omeruo slips under a jab from Liften Jr.
Omeruo throws a body kick that misses.
Omeruo throws a series of punches but Liften Jr avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Omeruo.
Omeruo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Omeruo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omeruo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Liften Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liften Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Omeruo throws a head kick that misses.
Omeruo's coach down at Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omeruo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liften Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liften Jr blocks a leg kick.
Liften Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omeruo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liften Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Liften Jr clinches.
Liften Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Omeruo blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liften Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omeruo's brow.
Liften Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omeruo is defending well for now.
Omeruo is looking to control Liften Jr's arms but Liften Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omeruo has his back to the cage.
Omeruo blocks an elbow strike.
Liften Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo avoids a wild elbow strike from Liften Jr.
Omeruo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liften Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Omeruo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Liften Jr.

It looks like Kenneth Omeruo has been cut.
Liften Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Omeruo avoids the damage to the body.
Liften Jr lands a nice elbow.
Liften Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liften Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Omeruo avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omeruo tries to break free but Liften Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Liften Jr keeps control of Omeruo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liften Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Omeruo tries to break the clinch but Liften Jr is controlling the position.
Liften Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Omeruo is trying to break the clinch but Liften Jr is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liften Jr as Omeruo tries to tie him up.
Liften Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Omeruo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Omeruo takes an elbow to the temple.
Liften Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Omeruo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liften Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omeruo avoids it.
Liften Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Omeruo avoids the damage to the body.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liften Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liften Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liften Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liften Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liften Jr lands a knee to the body.
Liften Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omeruo's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liften Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liften Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Omeruo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liften Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Liften Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Liften Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omeruo is looking to break free of the clinch but Liften Jr has double underhooks.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liften Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omeruo.
Omeruo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Omeruo tries to break free but Liften Jr pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liften Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omeruo's brow.
Liften Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Liften Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Omeruo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Omeruo throws a body kick that misses.
Omeruo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liften Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Liften Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Omeruo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Omeruo misses with a body shot.

Liften Jr clinches up against the cage.
Omeruo avoids a wild elbow strike from Liften Jr.
Liften Jr lands a nice elbow.
Omeruo is trying to break the clinch but Liften Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Omeruo avoiding damage as Liften Jr throws knees to the body.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Omeruo blocks with his arms.
Omeruo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Liften Jr throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liften Jr lands an elbow inside that Omeruo shrugs off.
Ben Liften Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Omeruo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Liften Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Liften Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liften Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Omeruo is trying to break the clinch but Liften Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Liften Jr misses with an elbow over the top.

Omeruo breaks the clinch.
Liften Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omeruo.
Omeruo is looking to chop away at Liften Jr's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenneth Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liften Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omeruo throws a push kick but Liften Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Omeruo tries a head kick but it misses.
Omeruo misses with a head kick.
Liften Jr wants to clinch.
Liften Jr blocks a head kick by Omeruo.
Liften Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liften Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liften Jr tries to clinch but Omeruo is having none of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Omeruo!
Liften Jr wants to clinch up but Omeruo keeps it at a distance.
Liften Jr tries to clinch but Omeruo is having none of it.
Liften Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omeruo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Omeruo tenderised Liften Jr's leg. Liften Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liften Jr wants to clinch.
Liften Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo throws the kick towards the body but Liften Jr avoids it.
Omeruo throws a sloppy head kick and Liften Jr moves out of range easily.
Omeruo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liften Jr.
A leg kick checked by Liften Jr.
Omeruo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liften Jr tries to clinch there but Omeruo circles away.
Liften Jr looks to clinch
and Omeruo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liften Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Omeruo counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenneth Omeruo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Omeruo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Liften Jr closes the distance but Omeruo moves to the side
and Omeruo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Liften Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Omeruo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liften Jr is out of range.
Liften Jr checks a low kick from Omeruo.
Liften Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Omeruo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Liften Jr avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Omeruo misses.
Liften Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Omeruo counters with a head kick that drops Liften Jr to the mat! Liften Jr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Liften Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omeruo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liften Jr.
Oh Liften Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omeruo misses with a head kick.
Omeruo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liften Jr looks to land a left hand but Omeruo moved out of range nicely.
Liften Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Liften Jr moves in looking to clinch but Omeruo pushes him off.
Omeruo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Liften Jr misses its intended target.
Liften Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Omeruo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omeruo throws a low kick but Liften Jr avoids it.
Omeruo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Liften Jr moves into the clinch.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liften Jr landing knees to the head.
Omeruo blocks an elbow strike.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liften Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Omeruo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liften Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liften Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omeruo's brow.
Omeruo tries to break the clinch but Liften Jr is controlling the position.
Liften Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omeruo avoids it.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liften Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Omeruo avoids the damage to the body.
Omeruo dodges an elbow strike from Liften Jr.
Omeruo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Omeruo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liften Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Omeruo is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liften Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Omeruo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Omeruo is trying to maintain a safe position but Liften Jr gets an underhook and turns Omeruo into the cage.
Liften Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Omeruo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Omeruo dodges an elbow strike from Liften Jr.
Omeruo avoids a wild elbow strike from Liften Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Omeruo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omeruo avoids it.
Omeruo blocks the elbow strike.
Omeruo tries to break the clinch but Liften Jr is controlling the position.
Liften Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Liften Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omeruo's brow.
Liften Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo is looking to break free of the clinch but Liften Jr has double underhooks.
Liften Jr lands an elbow just above Omeruo 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Liften Jr.
Liften Jr tries a knee to the head but Omeruo blocks it.
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Liften Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Liften Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omeruo is defending well for now.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omeruo avoids it.
Liften Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Omeruo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liften Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liften Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liften Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liften Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omeruo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenneth Omeruo.
I think Omeruo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenneth Omeruo!
An out of breath Kenneth Omeruo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.