PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 1284 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Average Tycoon Player (ranked 160 p4p, 232 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.

Ojo
vs
Tycoon Player

194 cm
35
246
18 - 11 - 0

210 cm
29
255
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

30th Century Beer Store

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Average Tycoon Player!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon Player cracks Ojo with a good jab.
Ojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tycoon Player looks to land a left hand but Ojo moved out of range nicely.
Tycoon Player throws a lazy uppercut
and Ojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ojo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tycoon Player.
Ojo throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon Player moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon Player looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ojo throws a hook to the side of Tycoon Player's head but Tycoon Player sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tycoon Player lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tycoon Player counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojo works the jab nicely.
Ojo lands a jab.
A slow jab from Tycoon Player misses its intended target.
Ojo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ojo momentarily.
Ojo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ojo.
Tycoon Player has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tycoon Player cracks Ojo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ojo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tycoon Player on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ojo. Tycoon Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ojo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon Player.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ojo.
Tycoon Player lands a jab to the head.
Tycoon Player takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Tycoon Player saw that one coming.
Tycoon Player feints a counter leg kick.
Tycoon Player moves out of range as Ojo strikes.
Tycoon Player looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ojo throws a hook but Tycoon Player blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ojo.
Ojo moves forwards but Tycoon Player connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Ojo.
Tycoon Player throws out a counter right but Ojo avoids it with no problem.
Tycoon Player moves out of range as Ojo strikes.
Ojo blocks a low kick nicely.
Tycoon Player fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tycoon Player stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ojo.
Tycoon Player missing with a left hand there. Ojo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ojo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tycoon Player drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ojo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tycoon Player counters with a stiff right hand.
Ojo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ojo lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tycoon Player! But no joy.
Ojo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon Player might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ojo misses with a body shot.
Tycoon Player misses with a wild combination.
Ojo moves away from the strike by Tycoon Player.
Ojo misses with a hook.
Ojo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player throws out a counter right but Ojo avoids it with no problem.
Ojo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon Player.
Ojo throws the left hand but Tycoon Player avoids the punch easily.
Ojo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon Player.
Ojo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojo misses with a right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a straight right hand.
Ojo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tycoon Player takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Tycoon Player - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ojo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ojo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon Player doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tycoon Player.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ojo looks to land a left hand but Tycoon Player moved out of range nicely.
Tycoon Player slips under a jab.
Ojo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Ojo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tycoon Player swings widly with a right hand
and Ojo counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon Player moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tycoon Player takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ojo jabs Tycoon Player to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ojo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ojo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tycoon Player blocks a head kick by Ojo.
Tycoon Player looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tycoon Player bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tycoon Player throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player is looking to land body kicks.
Ojo throws a series of punches but Tycoon Player moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tycoon Player might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ojo has got the better of the exchanges.
Tycoon Player misses with a right hand
letting Ojo counter with a right hand.
Ojo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon Player.
Ojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obi Ojo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ojo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tycoon Player counters with an inside leg kick.
Ojo walks into a stiff left hand from Tycoon Player.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tycoon Player!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Ojo.
Tycoon Player closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tycoon Player takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tycoon Player misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ojo throws a looping overhand right but Tycoon Player ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tycoon Player avoids the head kick by Ojo.
Ojo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player ducks under a wild hook from Ojo.
Ojo throws a hook but Tycoon Player avoids it easily.
Ojo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Ojo digs a good body shot into Tycoon Player's ribs.
Jab by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player scores with a nice right hand.
Tycoon Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Ojo is just out of range.
Tycoon Player misses with a body shot.
Ojo lands a right hook to the body.
Tycoon Player dodges the punch combination from Ojo.
As Ojo backs off Tycoon Player throws a huge counter combo but Ojo manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tycoon Player swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ojo cracks Tycoon Player with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ojo throws out a powerful jab.
Tycoon Player defending well as Ojo loads up on a big left hand.
Ojo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon Player will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tycoon Player just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOjo.
Tycoon Player uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ojo.
Tycoon Player has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ojo misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon Player takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player tests Ojo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tycoon Player has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tycoon Player there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ojo takes a swing at Tycoon Player's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon Player was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ojo throws an off balance right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ojo misses its intended target.
Ojo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tycoon Player throws a chopping leg kick but Ojo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tycoon Player gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ojo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Tycoon Player misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Ojo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tycoon Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tycoon Player is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ojo.
Ojo slips a jab and a cross from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player lands a lovely overhand right.
Tycoon Player darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Ojo.
Tycoon Player looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo scores with a jab to the body.
Ojo missing with a left hand there. Tycoon Player was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Tycoon Player misses.
A head kick misses from Ojo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon Player walks into a stiff left hand from Ojo.
Ojo looks to land a right hand but Tycoon Player moved out of range.
It seemed like Tycoon Player was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tycoon Player misses with a right hand
and Ojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ojo moves out of range as Tycoon Player strikes.
Tycoon Player takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ojo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tycoon Player! But no joy.
Ojo is looking to slow Tycoon Player down with leg kicks.
Ojo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ojo swings widly with a right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a stiff right hand.
Ojo lands a jab to Tycoon Player's midsection.
Ojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tycoon Player can do to turn this around?
Ojo throws a lazy right hand but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tycoon Player avoids the body shot from Ojo.
Ojo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon Player throws out a counter right but Ojo avoids it with no problem.
Ojo throws a lazy right hand but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tycoon Player now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ojo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tycoon Player misses with a left hand
and Ojo counters with a leg kick.
Tycoon Player takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tycoon Player scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon Player drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ojo throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon Player moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ojo has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tycoon Player tries to move into range but Ojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ojo scores with a shot to the body.
Tycoon Player shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ojo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojo misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon Player's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ojo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tycoon Player scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon Player blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ojo.
Ojo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tycoon Player.
Ojo misses with a wild combination.
Tycoon Player throws the left hand but Ojo avoids the punch easily.
Obi Ojo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tycoon Player.
Ojo tries to land a front kick but Tycoon Player steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ojo misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tycoon Player! But no joy.
Average Tycoon Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ojo ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon Player.
Ojo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Ojo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ojo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.