PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Northman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega comes to the cage accompanied by Smells like teen spirit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Omega
vs
Northman

189 cm
21
245 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

193 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Northman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Northman moves into the clinch.

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

Omega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Northman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Northman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omega throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Omega 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.
Northman is working Omega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Northman wants to pass the guard but Omega is keeping the position.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northman lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Omega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Northman defends it easily.
Northman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Northman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Northman scoring with some ground and pound.
Northman trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northman wants to pass the guard but Omega is keeping the position.
Northman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northman trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omega tries to strike from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Northman stands and throws Omega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Omega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Northman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northman working some strikes from top position.
Omega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northman manages to get himself to full guard.
Omega with a nice head shot there.
Omega is looking to work some ground and pound but Northman has wrist control.
Omega thows a big elbow that misses.
Omega is working Northman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Northman looking for a guillotine here but Omega defends easily.

Omega drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Northman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Omega has Northman in his guard.
Omega could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Omega manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Omega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Northman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omega with the ground and pound from mount.
Omega lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Northman hang on?
Omega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Omega lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Omega with good strikes from the mount here!
Omega has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Northman's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Northman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Omega shoots in for a double leg but Northman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Northman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenny Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Northman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Northman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Northman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Northman is nestled in close to Omega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Northman wants to work for an arm triangle but Omega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Omega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Northman wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy.
Omega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Northman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Omega is trying to get back to full guard.
Omega missing with punches from the bottom.
Omega tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omega is on top in guard.
Omega throwing strikes but missing.
Omega throws a strike but Northman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Northman lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northman wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Northman distracts Omega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Northman throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Omega working for submissions but it's allowed Northman to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Northman lands a nice short elbow.
Omega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northman's back!
Northman finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Northman is looking to get to half guard.
Omega sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Northman is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a strike there. Northman manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Omega thows a huge punch but Northman dodges it nicely.

Northman actively working from the bottom here.

Omega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Northman defends it well.

Northman actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Northman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Northman misses with a body shot.
Omega with a lazy takedown attempt

and Northman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Omega!
Omega tries to reverse the position but Northman maintains control.
Northman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Northman lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega is looking to improve his position but Northman isn't that keen on the idea.
Omega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Northman lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega can't escape the position.
Omega is bucking up trying to escape but Northman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Northman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Northman.
Northman lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Omega! Northman sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Omega and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Northman!