PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyson Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pal Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of . Pal Ohmsford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dale
vs
Ohmsford

182 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
23
196 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyson Dale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pal Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale looks to land a left hand but Ohmsford moved out of range nicely.
Ohmsford wants to counter the offense by Dale and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyson Dale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ohmsford with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dale.

Dale clinches with his opponent.
Dale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ohmsford gets control of Dale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ohmsford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at Canadian Top Team inform us that Ohmsford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ohmsford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ohmsford wants to sweep here but Dale controlling him for the moment.
Ohmsford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dale manages to get himself to full guard.

Dale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ohmsford on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ohmsford wants to control from the top but Dale keeps moving.
Ohmsford postures up.
Dale keeping moving, preventing Ohmsford from controlling successfully.

Ohmsford has gone for a leg lock! Dale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ohmsford's guard.

Dale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohmsford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale won't allow Ohmsford to sweep him here.
Ohmsford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ohmsford's guard.

Ohmsford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dale defends well.
Dale trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ohmsford is adopting a defensive guard.
Dale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ohmsford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four 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.
Dale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ohmsford's guard.
Ohmsford controlling Dale's posture.

Ohmsford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dale defends well.
Dale is looking to stand up but Ohmsford won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dale wants to get up but he can't break Ohmsford's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pal Ohmsford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dale leaves Ohmsford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dale digs a right hand into Ohmsford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohmsford's gas tank.
Ohmsford can't get the takedown.
Dale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohmsford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyson Dale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Ohmsford.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but Dale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dale misses with a knee to the head.

Ohmsford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ohmsford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ohmsford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dale wants to stand but Ohmsford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dale preventing the sweep.
Ohmsford pulls Dale in to control the position.
Dale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ohmsford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dale is aware though and is defending well.
Dale controlling from the top position.
Dale wants to stand but Ohmsford has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
Ohmsford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dale slips nicely into half guard.
Dale is looking to take a break and control but Ohmsford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford keeping control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohmsford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohmsford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dale tries to clinch but Ohmsford is having none of it.
Ohmsford circles away from the clinch attempt

and Ohmsford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pal Ohmsford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dale wants to stand and escape but instead Ohmsford has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Ohmsford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ohmsford sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ohmsford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ohmsford trying to control but Dale is working from the bottom.
Dale wants to sweep but no luck.
Ohmsford chips away with some ground and pound.
Dale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ohmsford postures up in Dale's guard and throws a big left but Dale blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ohmsford drops back looking for a leg! Dale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dale manages to kick Ohmsford off! Ohmsford jumps back into Dale's guard.
Ohmsford chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pal Ohmsford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ohmsford back to the cage. Dale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dale doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohmsford circles away.
And Ohmsford tries to counter it with a takedown but Dale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohmsford keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohmsford with the counter takedown but Dale avoids it easily.
Ohmsford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Dale misses.

Dale moves into range and clinches up with Ohmsford.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ohmsford's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford tries to score a body lock takedown but Dale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohmsford backwards.
Ohmsford is trying to drag Dale to the mat but Dale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dale misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ohmsford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dale fails to land.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but Dale holds him up against the cage and eventually Ohmsford drops back down to his feet.
Kyson Dale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pal Ohmsford.
Ohmsford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Ohmsford wants the takedown. Dale is fighting it off but Ohmsford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dale's guard against the cage.
Ohmsford postures up and lands a big shot to Dale's brow.

Ohmsford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ohmsford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dale's head.
Ohmsford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ohmsford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ohmsford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ohmsford distracts Dale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ohmsford controls the pace.
Ohmsford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ohmsford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ohmsford controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ohmsford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ohmsford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ohmsford passes Dale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dale wants to improve his position but Ohmsford is controlling well.

Ohmsford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ohmsford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ohmsford.

That's four 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.
Ohmsford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohmsford lands with a punch from half guard.
Dale has hold of Ohmsford's hands but Ohmsford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ohmsford moves nicely into side control.
Dale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kyson Dale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ohmsford in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dale is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pal Ohmsford!
Kyson Dale was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back, bigger and stronger! '.