PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Omega (ranked 8297 p4p, 634 weight class) and Gavin Dice Em (ranked 23815 p4p, 640 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Omega
vs
Dice Em

187 cm
21
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 Amsterdam, Chris Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Dice Em !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega wants to slow Dice Em down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em is having none of it.
Omega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Omega wants to clinch.
Dice Em is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dice Em closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.

Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Gavin Dice Em has been cut.
Omega tries to land knees in the clinch but Dice Em avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dice Em pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em moves out of range.
Chris Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dice Em scores with a nice body kick.

Dice Em shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Omega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dice Em is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Omega is refusing to be controlled, as Dice Em sits in half guard.
Omega tries to roll over but Dice Em keeps him under control.
Omega keeping control of the position.
Omega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Omega is pressing down on Dice Em 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.
Dice Em 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.
Omega is pulling down on Dice Em 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dice Em , at least for the moment.
Dice Em scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dice Em in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omega is on top in guard.

Omega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Omega continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dice Em has his foot on Omega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omega works his way back into a safe position though.

Dice Em isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omega stacks Dice Em on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omega!
Dice Em trying to remain calm as Omega controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dice Em can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Dice Em 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Omega trying to control the action but Dice Em is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dice Em 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Omega trying to control the action but Dice Em is working from the bottom.
Omega works to advance to full mount. Dice Em defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dice Em is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Dice Em really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega wants to take his opponent's back but Dice Em doesn't allow it.
Dice Em can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Dice Em 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dice Em fails with the takedown.
Dice Em circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dice Em keeps the fight on the outside.
Omega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Omega there as he acknowledges the shot.

Dice Em takes the fight into the clinch.
Dice Em changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Dice Em shoots in.
Omega looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chris Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Dice Em .

Omega rushes Dice Em and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dice Em avoids it.
Dice Em avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.

Dice Em gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Omega is adopting a defensive guard.
Omega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dice Em keeping moving, preventing Omega from controlling successfully.
Omega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dice Em wants to stand and escape but Omega is having none of it.
Omega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dice Em is keeping the position for now.
Dice Em is trying to keep Omega in close.
Omega trying to control but Dice Em is working from the bottom.
Dice Em pulls Omega in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Omega wants to stand but Dice Em is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dice Em trying to control the position.
Omega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dice Em is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dice Em has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Omega is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dice Em throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dice Em shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omega's guard.
Dice Em preventing the sweep.
Omega has Dice Em pulled in close to control his posture.

Omega is working an open guard so Dice Em takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Omega moves into the clinch.
Dice Em blocking some punches.
Dice Em has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Omega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Omega stalling.
Omega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dice Em 's face.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dice Em .
Omega trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dice Em breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dice Em fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega tries to clinch but Dice Em moves away
and Dice Em counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dice Em misses with a kick to the body.

Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega tries a body shot but Dice Em blocks it.

Dice Em has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.
Dice Em tries to free his leg and advance position but Omega is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Omega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gavin Dice Em 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Omega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dice Em moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Omega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dice Em will feel that in the morning.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dice Em .
Omega wants to clinch

so Dice Em counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Dice Em passes into half guard.

Dice Em prevents Omega from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dice Em thows a huge punch but Omega dodges it nicely.
Omega is controlling Dice Em 's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dice Em is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Omega sees it coming and defends easily.
Dice Em missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Omega is looking to improve his position.
Omega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dice Em pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.
Dice Em trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dice Em works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Omega is trying to keep Dice Em in close.

That's two 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.
Dice Em sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dice Em must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dice Em preventing the sweep.
Dice Em landing some decent shots from guard.
Omega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dice Em is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dice Em wants to stand but Omega is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega won't allow Dice Em to sweep him here.
Omega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
Dice Em looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Dice Em throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Omega pushes down on Dice Em 's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Omega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chris Omega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dice Em is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dice Em is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega misses with a shot to the body
and Dice Em counters with a head kick. That will keep Omega thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dice Em throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Dice Em circles away.
Gavin Dice Em seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega tries to clinch

and Dice Em decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omega's guard.
Gavin Dice Em has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gavin Dice Em .
I think Omega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!