PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bumm
vs
Obasanjo

173 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beach Bumm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danso Obasanjo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Obasanjo dives in and scores a takedown into Bumm's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bumm trying to control the position.

Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
Bumm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obasanjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bumm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obasanjo trying to control but Bumm is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obasanjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bumm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obasanjo stacks Bumm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obasanjo!
Bumm sneaks back into half guard.
Bumm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bumm tries to get out of the position.
Obasanjo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bumm won't allow Obasanjo to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm trying to control here.
Obasanjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obasanjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bumm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasanjo is working away from the top position though.
Bumm wants to improve his position but Obasanjo is controlling well.
Obasanjo works his way into full mount!
Bumm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bumm is not content to let Obasanjo control the position.
Obasanjo drops an elbow to the side of Bumm's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm trying to control from the bottom.
Bumm wants to get back to full guard.

Bumm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasanjo pulls his head out easily.
Obasanjo wants to control but Bumm is keeping him busy.
Bumm is trying to get back to full guard.
Obasanjo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasanjo is keen to just control but Bumm is a slippery customer.

Bumm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obasanjo pulls his head out easily.
Bumm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo wants to control from the top but Bumm keeps moving.
Obasanjo working some strikes from top position.

Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
Obasanjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obasanjo working some strikes from top position.

Bumm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obasanjo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obasanjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obasanjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bumm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasanjo.

Bumm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obasanjo throws a strike but Bumm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obasanjo wants to stand but Bumm is controlling the position.

Bumm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bumm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Obasanjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bumm is one step ahead there.
Bumm advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bumm trying to control the position but Obasanjo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obasanjo struggling a bit here.
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 Beach Bumm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Obasanjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bumm defends well and Obasanjo ends up having to push Bumm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Bumm lands a takedown into guard.
Obasanjo is adopting a defensive guard.
Bumm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bumm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Obasanjo is looking for a sweep. Bumm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obasanjo is trying is best to control the position here.
Obasanjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bumm is working away from the top position though.

Bumm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bumm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obasanjo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bumm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obasanjo defends it well.
Obasanjo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bumm tries to pass to full mount but Obasanjo defends it.
Obasanjo is trying to stand back up but Bumm is controlling him
Obasanjo wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm wants to free his trapped foot but Obasanjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bumm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bumm avoids the attempt from Obasanjo to control.

Bumm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Obasanjo wants to control but Bumm is having none of it.
Obasanjo prevents Bumm from taking his back.
Obasanjo is squirming around, avoiding Bumm's attempts to control the action.
Obasanjo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obasanjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bumm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Obasanjo!
Obasanjo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bumm trying to control momentarily.

Bumm is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bumm gets his hands free as Obasanjo looks to control.
Bumm is trying to stick to Obasanjo's back but Obasanjo is turning into Bumm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bumm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obasanjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bumm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obasanjo defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bumm looking for a sweep. Not yet Bumm, not yet.

Bumm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obasanjo preventing the sweep.

Bumm looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Obasanjo is defending well. Bumm quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Obasanjo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bumm celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beach Bumm!