PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Buster
vs
Obata

179 cm
33
180 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

191 cm
26
186 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronco Buster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obata throws an off balance right hand
and Buster counters with an outside leg kick.
Buster shoots for a double leg takedown but Obata sprawls well. He's pushed Buster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Obata tries to sprawl but Buster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obata wants to get back to his feet.
Obata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obata is staying active underneath Buster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buster not doing much here.
Obata wants to get back to his feet.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obata keeps working.
Obata wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster is trying to control the action in half guard but Obata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bronco Buster just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Obata. No joy for Buster on that attempt.
Buster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Buster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Obata pushes Buster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Buster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Buster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Buster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obata wants to get back to his feet but Buster drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Buster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Obata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Buster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buster trying to control the position but Obata is working away.
Obata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Obata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Buster looks up at the clock and then as Obata takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Obata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Buster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster scores with a couple of short elbows.
Obata is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Check out the look on Buster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Buster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Buster trying to control the action but Obata is working from the bottom.
Obata is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Obata throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ozuma Obata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Obata.
Obata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obata pinned against the cage. Obata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Obata lands.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obata pinned against the cage. Obata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata connects with a body shot.
Obata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buster's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata looks to land a combination but Buster avoids it well.
Buster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Buster drops his hands momentarily and Obata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buster slips a jab and a cross from Obata.
Nice uppercut there from Obata.

Buster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Buster connects with a decent elbow.
Buster 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.

Obata sneaks out the side door and pushes Buster away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Obata has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obata feints and then cracks Buster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buster down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obata looks to throw the jab but Buster is out of range.
Obata misses with an uppercut. Buster saw that one coming.
Ozuma Obata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Obata misses.
Ozuma Obata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obata tries to avoid it but Buster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obata to the ground. Obata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buster fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obata tries to kick Buster off but Buster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buster trying to pass the guard but Obata defending well.
Obata is trying to stand back up but Buster is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obata is trying to stand up here but Buster is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronco Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Obata manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A nice inside leg kick there by Obata. That's going to slow Buster down.
Buster shoots in for a takedown but Obata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obata pinned against the cage. Obata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buster slips a jab and a cross from Obata.

Buster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obata keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Buster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obata wants to stand and escape but Buster is having none of it.
Buster stands up over Obata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obata is looking to stand up but Buster isn't so interested in that idea.

Obata has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Buster is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Buster misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Buster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obata keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
Buster prevents Obata from getting back to his feet.
Buster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obata wants to stand but Buster is controlling the position.
Buster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obata keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata wants to stand but Buster is controlling the position.
Obata is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Obata misses with an uppercut.
Buster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buster throws a hook but Obata blocks it.
Buster moves in looking to clinch but Obata pushes him off.
Obata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obata is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buster is defended easily by Obata.
Buster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obata.
Obata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buster's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obata as he jumps to the side.
Buster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obata.
Obata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buster momentarily.
Obata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronco Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obata lands the left hand.

Buster is rocked!
Obata stuns Buster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Buster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obata throws a right hand that Buster ducks under and follows up with a left that Buster also avoids with ease.
Buster has a takedown stuffed.
Obata misses with a series of wild punches.
Ozuma Obata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buster seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Buster.
Horrible takedown by Buster or perhaps it was just good defense by Obata which made him look bad.
Obata thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buster.
Bronco Buster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ozuma Obata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Obata. No joy for Buster on that attempt.
A clash of legs there as Buster blocks the low kick.
Obata misses with a two punch combination.
Buster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buster somewhat.
Obata misses with a right hand

and Buster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Obata's guard now.
Buster content to stall in guard here.
Buster wants to control from the top but Obata keeps moving.
Obata is looking to stand up but Buster isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obata keeping moving, preventing Buster from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster is standing up over Obata. Obata looks to escape but Buster dives into side control.
Obata tries to escape but Buster is in control.
A lull in the action here as Buster stalls from top position.
Buster wants to control but Obata is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obata is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Buster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Obata trying to remain calm as Buster controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozuma Obata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buster 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronco Buster!
Bronco Buster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, into his post fight interview.