PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xander Colton (ranked 4442 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crison Omayao (ranked 5152 p4p, 0 weight class). Xander Colton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Colton
vs
Omayao

183 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
24
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xander Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crison Omayao!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton dives in for a single leg takedown but Omayao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omayao with the counter takedown but Colton avoids it easily.
Colton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Omayao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omayao.
Omayao jumps guard but Colton stands there with Omayao around his waist. Omayao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omayao working hard to break the clinch.
Omayao is trying to drag Colton to the mat but Colton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Colton manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Colton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colton has his hands on Omayao's head, controlling the position.
Omayao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Omayao defends it easily.
Colton wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colton is on top in guard.

Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Colton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Colton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colton trying to mount his opponent but Omayao defends it.
Omayao is trying to control but Colton manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton controlling his opponent.
Colton moves to the back.
Colton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Colton gets his hands free as Omayao looks to control.

Colton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Omayao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colton struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Omayao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Colton is persistently looking for the submission but Omayao is defending it well.
Omayao is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton tries to get the hooks in deep but Omayao pushed the leg off.
Colton is really struggling to control Omayao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Omayao wants to control his opponent's hands but Colton gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Colton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Colton shoots for a takedown but Omayao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omayao can do to turn this around?
Colton fails with the takedown
and Omayao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Colton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Colton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Omayao drives through and clinches with Colton against the cage.
Omayao is looking for a takedown.
Omayao tries to pull guard but Colton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omayao lands a body shot.
Colton has Omayao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Omayao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Omayao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Colton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omayao has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omayao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Omayao tries to clinch but Colton is having none of it.
Colton tried to counter with a leg kick but Omayao avoided it.
Colton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omayao feints the counter takedown.

Omayao takes the fight into the clinch.

Colton drags the fight down to the ground.

Omayao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colton is looking to clinch.
Omayao shapes to counter with a head kick.

Colton moves into range and clinches up with Omayao.

Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Omayao closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omayao avoiding damage as Colton throws knees to the body.
Omayao pushes Colton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Omayao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Colton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Omayao regains guard.
Omayao is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Colton dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omayao tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton just content to control the position.

Colton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Omayao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colton pinned against the cage. Colton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Omayao moves into the clinch.

Omayao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omayao shoots in but Colton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Omayao tries to get set, Colton tries to push him back and clinch up but Omayao manages to avoid the attempt.
Omayao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omayao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colton pinned against the cage. Colton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omayao is breathing heavily.
Omayao is looking to clinch.
Omayao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colton blocks a head kick by Omayao.
Omayao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omayao fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omayao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crison Omayao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Colton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Colton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Omayao counters by clinching up.

Omayao breaks the clinch.

Omayao gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch.

Colton has hold of one of Omayao's legs. Omayao is fighting the takedown attempt but Colton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Colton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Omayao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Omayao has escaped and now he's on top!

Omayao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Colton is pulling down on Omayao's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omayao throws a big elbow that misses.
Colton pulls Omayao in close to his closed guard and prevents Omayao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Colton content to control rather than advance.
Colton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Omayao wants to control but Colton is keeping busy.
Colton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Colton moves into full mount! Omayao won't be happy about that!
Omayao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xander Colton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colton controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colton looking for a guillotine from mount but Omayao is having none of it.
Colton looking to ground and pound but Omayao is blocking nicely.
Colton controlling the pace for now.
Colton looking to control but Omayao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Colton lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colton lands a heavy elbow.

Colton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Omayao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Omayao shrugs it off.
Omayao is desperately trying to improve his position but Colton has a good base and remains in mount.
Omayao is trying to reverse the position but instead Colton has taken his back - oops!
Colton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Colton working for a choke but Omayao is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colton misses with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Colton!