PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 4145 p4p, 23247 weight class) and Okon Omoh (ranked 426 p4p, 528 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Okon Omoh was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Quantou
vs
Omoh

180 cm
23
184
4 - 7 - 0

183 cm
30
178
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okon Omoh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quantou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Omoh sprawls well initially but Quantou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Omoh tries to roll over but Quantou keeps him under control.

Quantou is working for a submission of some sort.
Omoh tries to roll over but Quantou keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoh is controlling Quantou's trapped leg to prevent Quantou from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omoh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quantou stopping the sweep attempt from Omoh.
Omoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quantou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quantou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quantou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omoh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Omoh keeping moving, preventing Quantou from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quantou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omoh but Omoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quantou dives in and grabs Omoh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omoh pushes down on Quantou's head and hops out.
Omoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhandouji Quantou. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Quantou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Quantou is trying to control. Omoh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Omoh is trying to stand back up but Quantou is controlling him
Omoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quantou is working away from the top position though.
Omoh is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Quantou is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quantou working Omoh over with strikes.
Quantou not doing much here.
Quantou is keen to just control but Omoh is a slippery customer.
Omoh moves into full guard.
Omoh wants to sweep but no luck.
Quantou trying to control the position from guard on top but Omoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Quantou is looking to work some ground and pound but Omoh has wrist control.
Omoh seems keen to control Quantou's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omoh as he avoids it easily.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omoh as he avoids it easily.
Omoh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Quantou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Omoh!
Omoh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quantou is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Okon Omoh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Quantou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Omoh sprawls well initially but Quantou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Omoh wants to control the action here but instead Quantou manages to pass to full mount!
Omoh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zhandouji Quantou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omoh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quantou is keeping the position for now.
Quantou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quantou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quantou keeping moving, preventing Omoh from controlling successfully.
Omoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quantou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omoh stands and throws Quantou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Quantou looks to move to half guard but instead Omoh has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omoh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quantou wants to hold on but Omoh pushes him away.
Quantou is squirming around, avoiding Omoh's attempts to control the action.
Quantou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quantou tries to get out of the position.
Omoh throwing strikes here but Quantou is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Omoh is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Omoh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Omoh misses with a head shot.

Quantou tries to improve his position but Omoh has taken his back! Omoh has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Quantou tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Omoh pushes Quantou away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Okon Omoh!
During a confident post fight interview, Okon Omoh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.