PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen kryptonite - 3 doors down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obama
vs
Kent

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conner Kent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kent as Obama shoots in.

Kent darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kent is keeping busy.
Kent working aggressively here.
Obama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Kent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama blocks an uppercut.

Kent jumps guard.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent tries to strike from the bottom.

Kent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kent looks gassed!
Obama won't allow Kent to get back to his feet.
Obama lands a couple of elbows.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kent's head.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Obama lands a couple of elbows.
Obama is stalling in the full guard.
Obama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kent is proving hard to escape from.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Barrack Obama just wasn't active enough.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Kent sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obama somewhat.
Kent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kent instigates a clinch.

Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kent falls off balance throwing a combination

and Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obama just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Obama tries to land knees in the clinch but Kent avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Obama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Obama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Obama controls Kent momentarily but Kent frees himself.

Obama has his foot on Kent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kent works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama trying to keep a closed guard but Kent is proving a slippery customer.
Obama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Obama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrack Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kent tries to sprawl but Obama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barrack Obama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obama in particular looking to stall.

Obama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kent tries to kick Obama off but Obama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kent is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Obama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Obama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kent hang on?

Obama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kent tries to reverse the position but Obama maintains control.
Obama 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.
Obama controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama with shots to the head and body - Kent looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kent regains half guard.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Obama is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kent can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama advances to mount.
Obama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Obama with the ground and pound from mount.
Obama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kent is desperately trying to improve his position but Obama has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent is squirming around, avoiding Obama's attempts to control the action.

Obama stands up from mount. Strange move.
Obama tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.
Kent tries to clinch up.
Obama tries to clinch but Kent moves out of range.
Barrack Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.
Kent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Obama manages to pull guard.
Kent won't allow Obama to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrack Obama dominated that second round.
That's time! Obama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Obama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obama looks for the body kick but Kent saw that one coming.
Kent tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kent goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obama.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama looks for a takedown but Kent sprawls well.
Kent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
Kent tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama moves out of range as Kent strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kent tries to sprawl out of it but Obama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a three punch combo that has Kent backing up. Kent nods at Obama to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obama is defended easily by Kent.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kent.
Barrack Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama stuns Kent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Kent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Kent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama tries to clinch but Kent is having none of it.
Kent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obama.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.

Kent has managed to clinch.
Kent prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but Kent sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kent tries to sprawl out of it but Obama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but Kent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Kent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
Obama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kent controls Obama momentarily but Obama frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent wants to control but Obama passes easily into half guard.

Obama gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Conner Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama closes the distance and clinches up with Kent, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes Kent against the cage but Kent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kent darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama closes the distance and clinches up with Kent, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes Kent against the cage but Kent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barrack Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Obama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barrack Obama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrack Obama!