Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts scores with a decent looking hook.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama checks the leg kick.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Blasts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Blasts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Blasts.
Blasts crunches a lovely knee into Obama's ribcage.
Blasts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts lands a nice uppercut.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts lands a body punch. #T1#
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Blasts controls the action.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Blasts throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Blasts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Blasts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Obama tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Obama tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Blasts.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Obama misses with some punches.
Blasts scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Blasts lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blasts.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Blasts.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.#T3#
Blasts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands a knee to the head.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Obama.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Blasts throws a shot to the body.
Blasts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Obama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts drops Obama with a big left hand! Obama is injured, injured bad! Blasts jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Blasts!
Rupert Blasts 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.

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodman - that will leave a mark!
Goodman motions for Obama to come forward. Goodman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Obama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman thumps Obama with a low kick.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Obama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Obama counters by moving into the clinch.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Goodman is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodman has his back to the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman slowing the pace effectively.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Obama tries to tie him up.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Goodman digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Goodman. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Obama cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Come on Obama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
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.
#R2#
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
As Obama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
Obama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Obama jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Obama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obama tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Obama avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama motions for Goodman to come forward. Obama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Obama tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obama momentarily.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.#T3#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama lands with a right hand.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman effectively controlling the action here.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with a right hand.
Obama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman sets himself, and Obama steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodman avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Obama.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Goodman throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
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 tries to clinch up.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama. #T3#
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a body shot but Obama blocks it. #T4#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.#T1#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Obama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Obama checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obama as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Obama.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama lands a body punch.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama. #T4#
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Obama gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
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!
#R5#
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama throws a leg kick
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama checks it.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Obama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obama slips under a jab.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Obama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Obama jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Obama.
Jab from Goodman.
Goodman lands a high kick!
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman lands a jab.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Obama's head.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Obama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Obama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Obama counters by clinching up.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands a left hand.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Goodman slows down the pace here.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Hanolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
Hanolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Hanolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Good body shot from Hanolla.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Hanolla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanolla misses the target.
Hanolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Hanolla's defenses.
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanolla is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Obama misses with a looping right.
Hanolla looks for the body kick but Obama saw that one coming.
Hanolla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Hanolla takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama wants to clinch.
Hanolla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama misses with a leg kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanolla misses with a wild combination.
Hanolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
That kick from Hanolla tenderised Obama's leg. Obama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hanolla misses.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Hanolla avoids it.
Hanolla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Obama. That one must have hurt.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
Hanolla looks for the body kick but Obama saw that one coming.
Hanolla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanolla misses the jab.
Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Obama should have avoided that one. #T3#
Obama slips under a jab.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Obama clinches with his opponent.
Obama digs a right hand into Hanolla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanolla's gas tank.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama prevents a body shot from Hanolla.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Hanolla.
Hanolla blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanolla tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with some punches.
Hanolla has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
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!
Hanolla prevents a body shot from Obama.
Hanolla scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Hanolla tries to pull guard but Obama holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanolla drops back down to his feet.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Hanolla prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama tries to work over Hanolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama pushes Hanolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hanolla fails to land.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanolla digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Obama scores with a punch to the head.
Hanolla feints and then cracks Obama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obama down.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama moves in looking to clinch but Hanolla pushes him off.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
Obama clobbers Hanolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Obama lands with a nice body punch.
Hanolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Obama lands with a cross.
Hanolla looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
Hanolla throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Obama feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Hanolla off balance momentarily.#T1#
Obama misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanolla scoring well with a low kick there.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Hanolla's head but Hanolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Hanolla's leg but Hanolla calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hanolla misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanolla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanolla blocks a jab.
Hanolla slips a jab from Obama.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanolla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obama's head.
Hanolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
It looked like Hanolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanolla.
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 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Hanolla ducks down to avoid it.
Obama scores with the left hand. Hanolla knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Obama.
Hanolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obama's calf.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanolla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.#T3#
Hanolla swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Hanolla throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Hanolla's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanolla.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanolla misses with a body shot
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Obama as he checks the leg kick.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanolla has time to react.
Hanolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama looks to land a body kick but Hanolla moved away.
Hanolla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanolla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obama clobbers Hanolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Hanolla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanolla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanolla lands an overhand right.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Obama.
Hanolla keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanolla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Hanolla misses.
Obama moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
Obama avoids the head kick by Hanolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama throws a counter combo.
Hanolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Hanolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obama is out of range and Hanolla settles back down.
A right-left combo lands from Obama.
Hanolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama cracks Hanolla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Hanolla is out of range.
It looked like Hanolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Hanolla moves away and avoids it.
Hanolla throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Hanolla moves away from the strike by Obama. #T1#
Crunch! Obama slams his shin into Hanolla's torso.
Hanolla throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanolla checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Hanolla tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obama is able to avoid easily.
Obama throws a hook but Hanolla avoids it easily.
Hanolla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Hanolla throws a push kick but Obama slaps the foot to one side.
Hanolla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama throws a hook but Hanolla avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hanolla. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Obama misses.
Hanolla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obama just manages to avoid it.
Hanolla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jutta Hanolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Obama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanolla takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Hanolla misses its intended target.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Hanolla's leg but Hanolla calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanolla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Hanolla has had enough of the clinch but Obama keeps him there for the moment.
Hanolla misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama blocks a body shot from Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to break free but Obama pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Hanolla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hanolla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanolla.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama working aggressively here.
Hanolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Hanolla misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Obama walks away with a smile on his face. Hanolla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Hanolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama checks the leg kick.
Hanolla throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama throws a leg kick which misses Hanolla's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanolla tries to avoid it.
Obama scores with a jab to the head.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanolla is wise to it.
Hanolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Hanolla's belly button to the back.
Hanolla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanolla throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanolla.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanolla at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hanolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#685 Defoe v Bixby
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat.
Obama tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
Cole swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense.
Cole checks the leg kick.
Obama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Cole taking a breather. #T1#
Obama working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Cole to work.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama working aggressively here.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with some punches. #T3#
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
A short right from Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Obama blocks a body shot from Cole. #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama misses the jab.#T4##TD#
Obama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Obama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is fighting to break Obama's control of his arms but Obama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Cole has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole postures up and lands a big shot to Obama's brow.
Cole 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.
Cole stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obama looking to control.
Obama is pulling down on Cole's head to control his posture.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Obama takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Obama.
Cole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Obama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cole, as that shot connected.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole digs a good hook to Obama's body.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Cole catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama thows a body kick. Cole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target. #T2#
Cole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole jabs at Obama's body.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Cole.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Obama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Cole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obama finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Cole. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Cole is looking to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama cracks Cole with a nice body shot.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Cole's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Obama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama lands a body punch.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama is working Cole over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole stalling in the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.
Obama cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
Obama tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obama sprawls well. Obama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Obama connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole slips a jab from Obama.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Obama breaks away and moves out of range.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Quin counters with a right hand to the body.
Quin lands with a cross.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin misses with a hook.
Quin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quin at a distance.
Quin checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Quin feints the counter takedown.
Quin misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Obama. #TD2#
Quin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working. #T1#
Quin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Quin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Obama wants to control but Quin postures up.
Quin controlling from side mount.
Quin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obama is not content to let Quin control the position.
You can see the frustration on Obama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quin wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Quin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Obama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Quin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Quin avoids the attempt from Obama to control.
Obama is squirming around, avoiding Quin's attempts to control the action.
Quin lands a heavy elbow.
Quin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Quin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quin working Obama over with strikes here. #T4#
Quin avoids the attempt from Obama to control.#SUB2#
Quin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Quin controlling his opponent.
Obama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Quin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quin is keeping the position for now.
Obama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obama has time to react.
Obama walks into a left hand.
Obama tries to clinch there but Quin circles away.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama avoids the body shot from Quin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Obama misses
letting Quin counter with a right hand.
Quin misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Sloppy strikes from Quin. Those never looked like landing.
Quin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Quin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obama at a distance.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin slips under a jab.
Quin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Quin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Quin tries to counter it with a takedown but Obama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obama's hands.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Quin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quin. That did some damage!
Quin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Quin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin. #T3#
Obama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Quin digs a good hook to Obama's body.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Quin gets a takedown into half guard.
Obama is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Quin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obama is holding on to half guard well.
Quin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Quin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Quin is looking to advance position but Obama won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
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!
Quin not doing much here.
Quin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matt Quin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin connects with a looping right hand.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quin just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Good leg kick by Obama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
Quin slips under a jab from Obama.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Obama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quin slips a jab from Obama.#T1#
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Quin digs a good hook to Obama's body.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama tries to clinch up.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Obama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quin manages to circle out of the way.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin lands a body shot.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin misses with a shot to the body
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Quin misses. #T2#
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin slips a jab from Obama.
A big left from Quin misses.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin thuds his right hand into Obama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obama misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obama defends it well.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Obama misses with a low kick as Quin jumps back.
Obama slips a straight right by Quin.
Quin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quin misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quin is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Quin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obama tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quin checks a leg kick.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Obama moves in looking to clinch but Quin pushes him off.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Obama moves away from the strike by Quin.
Obama moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.#T4#
Quin defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama drops his hands momentarily and Quin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
Quin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama misses with a hook. Quin ducked under it nicely.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Quin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Quin scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Quin clobbers Obama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
A good leg kick by Obama.
Nice takedown defense from Obama. No joy for Quin on that attempt.
Obama lands the left hand.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
As Quin backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Quin blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Quin misses.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin connects with a jab.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quin checks it well.
Quin feints the counter takedown.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Obama tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Quin.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama tries to land a leg kick but Quin saw it coming and moves away.
Quin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Obama feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Quin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quin thinking.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Quin throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Quin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama tries to work over Quin's front leg with a kick but Quin checks it.
Obama swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quin throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Matt Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Quin slips a jab from Obama.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Quin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quin fails with the takedown.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.#T3#
Quin with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Obama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quin with a hook.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Quin checks a low kick from Obama.#T4#
Quin cracks Obama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama slips a straight right by Quin.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin slips a straight right by Obama.
Quin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Quin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Quin scores with a punch to the head.
Quin punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russian Obama 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
A jab from Quin misses.
Obama scores with the left hand. Quin knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Quin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Quin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin can't get the takedown.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Quin is trying to break the clinch but Obama is controlling him.
Obama gets underhooks to prevent Quin's takedown attempt.
Quin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quin backwards. #TD2#
Quin has picked Obama up - he's going for a ride! Quin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Quin prevents Obama from improving his position.
Quin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obama controlling the position for now.
Quin throwing shots but Obama is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Quin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Quin is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well. #T2#
Quin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Quin seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Obama moves into full guard.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Obama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obama has his hands on Quin's head, controlling the position.
Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
Quin works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Obama keeping full guard, as Quin tries to pass.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quin is aware though and is defending well.
Quin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obama's guard.
Quin passes to full mount!
Quin wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.
Obama taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.

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 Russian Obama.
I think Quin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin! Matt Quin retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Matt Quin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#677 Menken v DaCoca
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Quin moves out of range of the leg kick from Obama.
Quin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Quin lands a head shot.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Obama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
A jab from Quin finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.
A jab from Quin misses.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Obama misses with a straight left.
Quin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quin's corner calls for a 1-2. Quin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama slaps away a takedown attempt from Quin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
Quin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Quin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Quin looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama cracks the inside of Quin's front leg.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Quin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quin tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Quin lands a nice looking body shot.
Quin misses with a looping left.#T3#
Quin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quin takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Quin moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Obama throws a low kick but Quin avoids it.
Quin misses the jab.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Quin off balance momentarily.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin shoots in and drives through. Obama sprawls well.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Quin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Quin misses.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quin lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin swinging wildly here.
Obama throws a low kick but Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way.
Quin misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Quin throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quin checks a leg kick.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Quin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Quin is looking for a counter combo.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quin lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
Quin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Quin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Donk. Quin catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Quin lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Quin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Obama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Quin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing.
Quin misses with a hook.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Obama enables Quin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin forces his way into half guard.
Quin is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Quin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB#
Quin is looking for submissions but instead, Obama has regained full guard.
Quin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Quin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quin is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Obama is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quin trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quin slips under a jab.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Quin checks a leg kick.
A jab from Quin misses.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama tests Quin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Obama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obama scores with a sloppy right hand. Quin should have avoided that one.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Obama lands with a shot to the body.
Quin connects with a right hand. Obama shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Some bone on bone action there as Quin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Quin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama scores with a nice right hand.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin tries to counter with a takedown but Obama is quick to defend against it.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama throws a chopping leg kick but Quin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obama throws a low kick but Quin avoids it.
Quin lands a nice hook to Obama's body. Obama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Quin misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama misses with a straight left. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Quin there.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.
Quin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Good work by Quin as he checks the leg kick.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obama wants to slow Quin down by chopping away at his legs.
Quin catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin scores with a jab.
Quin misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Quin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Quin misses.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Quin steps away.
Obama connects with the punch.
Obama cracks the inside of Quin's front leg.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Quin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Quin looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Quin drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Quin stays in close to Obama's body and controls the position.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Quin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quin passes Obama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quin trying to control from half guard but Obama is working away.
Quin thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russian Obama just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama throws a front kick aimed at Quin's knee but Quin avoids it well.
Obama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quin doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quin misses with a looping right.
Quin closes the distance and clinches up with Obama, looking for a takedown. Quin pushes Obama against the cage but Obama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quin shoots in but no luck this time.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Quin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Quin misses.
Quin misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Quin.
Obama scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obama has time to react.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Quin's belly button to the back.
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Quin throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Quin.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quin on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama cracks Quin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Quin cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obama sprawls well. Obama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quin gets slowly back to his feet.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quin with a nice cross.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Obama digs a good hook to Quin's body.
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Quin swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
Obama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Obama throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Quin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Obama scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Quin.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin avoids the body shot from Obama.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Obama lands a body shot.
Quin misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Quin.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obama clobbers Quin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obama lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that fourth 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!
#R5#
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quin finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.
Quin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quin attempts a counter takedown but Obama avoids it well and moves away.
Quin blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quin misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Quin throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.#T1#
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obama moves out of range as Quin strikes.
Obama throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Quin.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quin has time to react.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quin defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
A jab from Quin does it's job there.
Quin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obama throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Obama swings for the body but Quin moves out of range. #T2#
Obama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Obama sprawls and moves away.
Obama scores with a jab. Quin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obama staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Quin misses with a double jab
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Quin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.#TD#
Quin drives through with a takedown into Obama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matt Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Quin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quin looking to sit in guard and control but Obama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Obama wants to stand but Quin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obama won't allow Quin to sweep him here. #T4#
Quin keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Obama passes into side control.
Obama takes a little break here. Quin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Obama stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Obama scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Obama.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Matt Quin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Obama lands a nice hook to Blasts's body. Blasts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Blasts connects with a nice looking jab.
Obama throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blasts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blasts throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Blasts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama cracks a nice hook into Blasts's ribs.
Blasts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Blasts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blasts misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a hook but Blasts blocks it.
Obama throws a right and a left that Blasts avoids nicely. #T1#
Obama lands with an uppercut that bounces Blasts off the cage and back into range.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Blasts misses.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blasts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blasts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blasts moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range.
Blasts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Blasts throws a leg kick that misses.
Obama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blasts under the eye.#T2#
Blasts slips under a jab.
Obama tries to clinch up but Blasts circles away and keeps his distance.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blasts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Blasts avoids the body shot from Obama.
An attempted straight right counter from Blasts misses the target.
Blasts avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Blasts.
Obama misses with a hook.
Blasts is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Obama.
Blasts misses with a straight right.
Blasts lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Blasts forces Obama back against the cage and clinches.
Blasts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands. #T3#
Blasts tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blasts is working Obama over against the cage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Blasts blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blasts struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama working aggressively here.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts misses with a body punch. #T4#
A short left from Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with some punches.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obama avoids it.
I was talking to Blasts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blasts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Blasts throws an off balance right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blasts slips a straight right by Obama.
Blasts looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blasts throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blasts throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Blasts misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blasts manages to avoid it.
As Obama tries to get set, Blasts tries to push him back and clinch up but Obama manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Blasts - just one landing.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it.
Blasts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Blasts.
A big right from Obama misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Obama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blasts scores with a jab to the head.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Blasts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama is looking to slow Blasts down with leg kicks.
Blasts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Blasts's belly button to the back.
Blasts misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blasts moves forwards but Obama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
As Obama backs away, Blasts returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama. #T2#
Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Obama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Blasts misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Blasts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blasts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blasts is looking to score with low kicks.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blasts.
A telegraphed right hand from Blasts misses the target.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blasts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obama checks it well.
Obama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Obama tries to move into range but Blasts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama throws a push kick but Blasts slaps the foot to one side.
Blasts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Blasts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blasts lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Blasts misses.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obama checks a low kick from Blasts.
Blasts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blasts. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blasts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obama - the referee stops the clock and Blasts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obama. Blasts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blasts misses with a jab to the body
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Blasts.
Blasts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blasts throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Blasts walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
Obama feints and then cracks Blasts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blasts down.
Blasts misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Blasts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blasts misses the shot to the body.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blasts counters with an inside leg kick.
Blasts lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama throws a leg kick but Blasts moved away.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blasts moves out of range as Obama strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blasts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blasts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blasts jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Blasts clobbers Obama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Obama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blasts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blasts throws a front kick aimed at Obama's knee but Obama avoids it well.
Blasts connects with a solid leg kick.
Blasts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blasts throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Obama jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Obama blocks the leg kick.
Obama punishes Blasts's body with a nice straight punch.
Blasts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Blasts misses.
Blasts moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Rupert Blasts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blasts walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blasts finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
A leg kick checked by Obama.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama blocks a head kick by Blasts.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blasts throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Blasts's head.
Blasts thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Blasts moves into the clinch.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Blasts swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Obama blocks it.
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blasts blocks a body shot from Obama.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blasts takes a shot to the head.
Blasts misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blasts tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama. #BC#
Blasts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blasts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obama jabs at Blasts's body.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.
Blasts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Blasts misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Blasts.
Blasts throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blasts slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Blasts off balance momentarily.
Obama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blasts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#669 Obama v Goodman 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Goodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Obama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama throws a leg kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A big right from Obama misses.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.#T2#
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
It looked like Obama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obama scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goodman doesn't seem phased though.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Obama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obama. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Obama throws a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
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 Russian Obama 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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Obama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Obama with a nice cross.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama throws a body kick.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Russian Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama misses with a combination #CL2#
and Goodman moves into the clinch.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Goodman.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Goodman misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Obama down.
Obama lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
Obama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab. #T3#
Goodman moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the cage and back into range.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Obama's side.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Obama blocks the body kick.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama throws a lazy body kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman jabs Obama right on the nose. Obama blinks but takes it well.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range. #T1#
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range. #T2#
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Obama.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Obama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goodman!
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama slips under a jab.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
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!
#R5#
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.#T1#
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Obama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Obama.#CL2#
Goodman clinches up against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Goodman. #BC#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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 Russian Obama.
Well Goodman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Saul Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#665 Laine v Shin
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Quin swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Quin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Quin avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Quin to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Quin seems unphased. #T1#
Obama throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Obama throws a series of punches but Quin moves out of range.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama misses with a body shot
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Quin.
Quin connects with a nice looking jab.
Obama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quin connects with a right hand. Obama shakes it off.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin 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.
That kick from Obama tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quin's hands.
Obama lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quin.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quin manages to circle out of the way.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.#CL#
Obama clinches up against the cage.
Quin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Quin blocking some punches.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Quin manages to break the clinch.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Obama cracks Quin with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Quin.
Obama defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quin.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama cracks Quin with an open hand slap.#T3#
Quin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin avoids the body shot from Obama.
Quin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quin walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Obama tried to counter with a leg kick but Quin avoided it.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama throwing a counter right hand but Quin manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Quin.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Quin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Quin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.#BC2#
Quin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Obama lands with a nice body punch.
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 thuds a left hand into Quin's body.#T4##CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Quin.
Quin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand. #BC2#
Quin breaks the clinch. #CL#
Obama closes the distance and pushes Quin back into the cage.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Quin.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Quin has Obama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Quin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Obama tumbling to the mat - Quin dives into Obama's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
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 Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.
Quin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Quin keeps the fight on the outside.
Russian Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Quin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Quin's defenses.
Quin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
As Quin backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Quin.
Obama scores with a leg kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Quin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.#CL#
Obama has Quin up against the cage in a clinch.
Quin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
Quin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Quin as he checks the leg kick.
Quin misses with a hook.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
A countering left hand to the body from Quin misses.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Quin seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Quin misses with a body shot.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obama lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin works Obama's body with a nice hook.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a thumping low kick.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Quin circles away.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Quin down. #T3#
Quin throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Quin misses with a hook.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obama.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quin works over Obama's head and body with a nice combination.
Obama moves away from the strike by Quin.
Quin takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Obama moves forwards but Quin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
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!
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Quin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Quin swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin misses the jab.
A big right from Quin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quin thinking.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Quin lands.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Quin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Obama throws a body punch but Quin moves out of range. #CL#
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama working aggressively here.
Quin can't get the takedown.
Quin goes for a takedown attempt but Obama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama tries to clinch there but Quin circles away.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Quin in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.
Quin tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands. #T1#
Quin tries for a takedown but Obama manages to get underhooks.
Quin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Quin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Quin.
Russian Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Quin.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quin.
Quin wants a takedown but no success here.
Quin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quin.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Quin's ribcage. Quin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Obama.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Quin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
Obama tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obama pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Quin has Obama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Obama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
Quin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quin tries for a takedown but Obama manages to get underhooks.
Quin misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Quin controls his hands.
Quin tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Quin back against the cage. #TD2#
Quin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Obama can't fight it off and eventually Quin manages to take the fight to the floor. Obama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Obama looking to control.
Quin pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama tries to get to full guard but Quin has control of the leg.
Quin is trying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Quin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Quin shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin scores with a nice head shot.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Obama cracks a nice hook into Quin's ribs.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Quin throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Quin misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quin momentarily.
Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama slips a straight right by Quin.#CL#
Obama rushes Quin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Quin working hard to break the clinch.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with the head strike. #T2#
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama cracks Quin with a nice body shot.
Quin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Quin controls the action.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.
Quin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama pushes Quin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Quin's head.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Quin's ribcage. Quin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama. #TD2#
Quin lands a takedown into guard.
Quin looking to sit in guard and control but Obama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Obama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quin's guard.#T3#
Obama wants to pass the guard but Quin is keeping the position.
Quin trying to control the position here.
Obama won't allow Quin to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform us that Quin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Obama is looking to stand up but Quin won't let him.
Quin keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass. #SUB2#
Quin is looking for a triangle but Obama pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obama wants to control from the top but Quin keeps moving.
Quin keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Obama wants to control from the top but Quin keeps moving.
Obama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obama tries to stand but Quin is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama had his way with Matt Quin in that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Quin avoids the body shot from Obama.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Quin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Quin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama avoids the body shot from Quin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a jab-cross combination.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quin can do to turn this around?
Obama wants to clinch.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama jabs at Quin's body.#T1#
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
Quin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Obama moves to clinch but Quin breaks away
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Quin feints the counter takedown.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Obama tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama slips under a jab from Quin.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Matt Quin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obama darts in trying to clinch
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama cracks Quin with an open hand slap.
Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quin's sensitive parts. #T3#
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Quin misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Quin lands a jab to the head.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quin misses the jab.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin looks to land a combination. Obama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Quin misses
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Nice straight punches there by Obama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obama.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quin. Quin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama cracks the inside of Quin's front leg.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obama blocks a jab.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Russian Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#660 Goodman v Obama
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Obama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
A good leg kick by Obama.
Obama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.#T1#
Obama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Obama's head back.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama lands a head shot.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Obama.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obama's sensitive parts.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman misses the jab.#T3#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Obama.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Obama.
Obama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obama scores with a push kick.
Goodman thows a body kick. Obama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Obama stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goodman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Obama jumps back.#T4#
Obama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Obama shakes it off.
Obama tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Obama tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Obama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obama is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Obama throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Obama digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama. #T1#
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Goodman misses the jab.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama connects with a single shot there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
And Goodman counters with a quick kick to the body but Obama blocks it.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target. #T3#
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Obama.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
Goodman tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Obama as he checks the leg kick.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Obama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a one two combo.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
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 avoids the head kick by Goodman. #T1#
Obama tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obama misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Goodman throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Donk. Obama catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obama blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Obama misses.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obama is looking for the big counter here.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Donk. Obama catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Obama works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Some bone on bone action there as Obama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russian Obama just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obama finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Obama really felt that one!
Goodman tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama jabs at Goodman's body.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Obama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodman scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Obama cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.
Obama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.#T2#
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Obama backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
Goodman catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Obama.
Goodman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Goodman throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama misses the jab.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obama blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Goodman misses.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Obama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Obama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Obama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman with a hook.
Obama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with the combination.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Obama scores with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Obama unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obama cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama misses with a hook.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama lands with a nice body kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Goodman tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Russian Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KOFC 59 - Obama vs Out
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Out digs a good body shot into Obama's ribs.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Out scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Out's ribs.
Obama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Out misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Out cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Out has time to react.
Out throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Out misses. #CL2#
Out clinches up with Obama and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Out has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Out tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Out swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Out scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Out blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Out looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama is leaning against Out and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Out backwards.
A short left from Obama.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama lands a right hand.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama pushes Out back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Out backwards. #ROC#
Out is rocked!
Obama throws a big uppercut that drops Out! More strikes from Obama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Out lies dazed against the cage as Obama celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
Russian Obama thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Sobis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Sobis 's knee.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobis manages to avoid it.
Sobis slips a straight right by Obama.
Sobis misses with a few strikes there.
Sobis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobis swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Sobis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Tito Sobis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobis throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Sobis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobis misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobis throws a big shot that misses.
Obama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obama lands the left hand.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obama lands a body shot. #T1#
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sobis lands a front kick.
Sobis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobis.
Sobis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been informed that Sobis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sobis misses with a double jab.
Sobis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Sobis jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama with a nice cross.
Sobis misses with a straight right.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama connects with a leg kick. Sobis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobis.
Obama throws a hook but Sobis blocks it.
Sobis misses with a left hand
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Obama pushes Sobis up against the cage in a clinch.
Obama misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Sobis breaks the clinch.
Sobis misses with a kick to the body
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Sobis misses.
Sobis looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sobis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Sobis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sobis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Sobis finds it's target.
Sobis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sobis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obama - the referee stops the clock and Sobis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obama. Sobis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Sobis misses its intended target.
Obama is looking to counter with a body kick.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobis manages to avoid it.
Obama slips a jab from Sobis.
Sobis jabs at Obama's body.
Sobis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobis. #T4#
Sobis throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobis throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
Obama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sobis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Obama misses.
A shot to the body from Sobis misses
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama thuds a left hand into Sobis's body.
Sobis's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobis throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobis doesn't seem phased though.
Sobis throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Sobis misses with a kick to the body.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sobis scores with a kick to the body.
Sobis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Sobis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Sobis backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sobis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobis misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Sobis - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.
Sobis throws a body kick that misses
and Obama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobis's knee momentarily.
Sobis looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Sobis moves away from the strike by Obama.
A little jabbing left from Sobis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Sobis throws a right hand that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Obama avoids the body shot from Sobis.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Sobis.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Sobis's shoulder, as Sobis tries to avoid the shot.
Sobis misses with a jab to the body
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Sobis moved out of range nicely.
Sobis misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sobis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Sobis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sobis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Sobis. #T2#
Sobis misses with a looping right.
Obama falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obama stuns Sobis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Sobis misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Sobis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Russian Obama's cut is getting worse.
Sobis misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Russian Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sobis loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobis doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Sobis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sobis misses with a wild body shot.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobis misses with a head kick.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobis cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobis at a distance.
Sobis avoids the body shot from Obama.
Sobis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sobis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Obama throws a jab when Sobis was well out of range.#T4#
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 swings for the body but Sobis moves out of range.
Sobis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sobis misses with a kick to the body.
Obama moves away from the strike by Sobis.
Obama is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobis.
Sobis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Sobis.
Obama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobis misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice defenses there by Sobis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sobis looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama is looking to counter the offense by Sobis and move into the clinch.
Sobis tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobis just manages to avoid it.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobis can do to turn this around?
Sobis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobis misses with a straight left.
Sobis misses with an uppercut.
Sobis jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Sobis does no damage.
Obama connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Sobis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Sobis.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobis.
Obama throws a front kick that sends Sobis stumbling back into the cage.
Obama scores with a push kick.#T1#
Sobis throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Sloppy strikes from Sobis. Those never looked like landing.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Sobis moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Sobis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Sobis looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sobis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sobis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobis manages to circle out of the way.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobis is just out of range.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobis throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sobis throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Sobis just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobis manages to avoid it.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Sobis.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobis throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Obama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Sobis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama lands a body shot.
Sobis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Sobis to work.
Sobis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobis is trying to stall.
Sobis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Obama presses Sobis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Sobis controls the action.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama is leaning against Sobis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sobis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Sobis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sobis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sobis scores with a punch to the head.
Sobis misses with a double jab #CL#
and Obama moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama avoiding damage as Sobis throws knees to the body.
Sobis taking a breather.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Sobis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch.
Sobis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obama is working Sobis over against the cage.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama. #T1#
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobis or not.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobis's elbow.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Sobis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Sobis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Obama. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a left hand.
Sobis tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sobis avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Sobis's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobis looking to slow down the pace here.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Sobis misses with a body punch. #T3#
Obama is leaning against Sobis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Sobis blocks it.
Obama presses Sobis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Obama.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Sobis looking to stall.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobis backwards.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Sobis's ribcage. Sobis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Obama managing to block the knees to the body from Sobis.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Obama up against the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobis.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobis's elbow.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama had his way with Tito Sobis in that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A chopping leg kick lands by Obama.
Sobis misses with a wild body shot.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obama dips to his left and cracks Sobis with an uppercut!
Sobis looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Sobis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sobis tries to get set, Obama tries to push him back and clinch up but Sobis manages to avoid the attempt.
Sobis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobis throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobis misses with a head kick.
Sobis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Sobis misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Sobis off balance momentarily.#T1#
Obama scores with a nice right hand.
Obama lands a jab to the head.
Sobis throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Sobis misses
and Sobis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobis throws a leg kick
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Obama.
Obama is looking to slow Sobis down with leg kicks.
Sobis misses with a straight left.
Sobis misses with a head kick.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
Obama needs to keep his hands up - Sobis had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama feints and then cracks Sobis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobis down.
Sobis avoids a kick to the body.
Obama slips a straight right by Sobis.
As Sobis backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sobis throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
A slow jab from Sobis misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Sobis.
Sobis tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama moves away from the strike by Sobis.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobis.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobis.
Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Sobis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama avoids the head kick by Sobis.
Sobis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Obama misses
and Sobis counters with a left and a right that stings Obama.
Sobis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A swing and a miss from Sobis.
Sobis misses with an uppercut
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama sizes up Sobis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obama moves away from the strike by Sobis.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Sobis's shoulder, as Sobis tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Sobis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobis misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama misses with a body shot.
Sobis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Sobis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Obama counters with a good low kick that Sobis was not able to check.
Sobis slips under a jab from Obama.
Sobis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tito Sobis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Sobis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obama swings for the body but Sobis moves out of range.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Sobis slips the punch.
Sobis throws a lazy head kick
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
Russian Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Abbott looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.
Abbott flicks out a counter leg kick but Obama steps away.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Abbott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obama fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama scores with a leg kick.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Abbott slips the punch.
Abbott tries to counter by closing the distance.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbott doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Abbott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama tries to bench press Abbott off him but Abbott keeps the position.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
Abbott lands a decent elbow from side control.
Obama sneaks back into half guard.
Abbott prevents Obama from improving his position.#T1#
Abbott is trying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abbott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abbott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obama trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Abbott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abbott is keen to just control but Obama is a slippery customer.
Abbott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abbott thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely. #T2#
Abbott looks to land a strike but Obama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Obama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbott works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
Obama pulls Abbott in to control the position.
Obama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Obama controlling Abbott's posture.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Abbott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abbott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbott has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Abbott with a nice head shot there.
Abbott distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abbott 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. #T4#
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama working a defensive guard here.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abbott throws a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Obama misses with a hook.
Abbott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Abbott tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbott tried to score with a low kick but Obama checks it.
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Abbott avoids the body shot from Obama.
Abbott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abbott somewhat.
Abbott cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Abbott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Obama darts in and clinches Abbott up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama presses Abbott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama. #T1#
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Abbott's head.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Obama is defending well.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Abbott.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Abbott blocks a body shot from Obama.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Abbott. #T2#
Obama blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Russian Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
Abbott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Abbott lands with a short shot to the head.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Abbott.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Abbott pushes Obama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Abbott blocks an uppercut.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott tries a body shot but Obama blocks it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbott.
Abbott blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Abbott as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abbott fails to land.
Abbott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama prevents a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brenden Abbott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Abbott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obama doesn't seem phased though.
Abbott loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Abbott blocks a jab.
Abbott scores with a leg kick.
Abbott lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Abbott throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Abbott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obama misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott motions for Obama to come forward. Abbott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott scores with a jab to the head.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Abbott misses.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abbott's hands.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Obama throws a wild body kick that Abbott sees coming a mile off.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama motions for Abbott to come forward. Obama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Abbott appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abbott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Abbott works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Abbott drives through and clinches with Obama against the cage.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Abbott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocking some punches.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama working aggressively here. #T2#
Obama pushes Abbott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abbott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow. #T3#
Abbott cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott misses with a body punch.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Obama.
Obama prevents a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott throws a head punch that misses.
Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it. #T4#
Abbott lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Obama is defending well.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A nice left hand lands by Abbott.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Abbott misses with a body punch.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama tries to work over Abbott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Abbott's head.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Abbott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brenden Abbott just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Abbott looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Abbott catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Abbott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abbott has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abbott.
Abbott moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Obama stuffs the takedown.
Obama tries to clinch but Abbott moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Obama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obama as he avoids it easily.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama is looking to clinch but Abbott is avoiding it.
Abbott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Abbott.#T1#
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Abbott.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Abbott is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott lands a body punch.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow. #T2#
Abbott tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama works on Abbott's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Abbott's ribcage. Abbott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Abbott is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Obama dips a shoulder and cracks Abbott with a mighty uppercut! Abbott falls back against the cage and Obama unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abbott is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Obama screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Russian Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 50 - Obama vs Sionis
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Sionis gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sionis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama digs a right hand into Sionis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sionis's gas tank.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Sionis's ribcage. Sionis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama digs a right hand into Sionis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sionis's gas tank.
Sionis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sionis can turn it around.
Obama lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis misses with the head strike.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Sionis looks winded!
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama managing to block the knees to the body from Sionis.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Sionis prevents a body shot from Obama.
A hook to the body from Obama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Obama. #T2#
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama digs a right hand into Sionis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sionis's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Sionis takes a shot to the head.
Obama lands a right hand.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Sionis is rocked!
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sionis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sionis drops to his knees and Obama pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Russian Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roman Sionis was interviewed post fight and said 'My Achilles heel. My kryptonite. Damn you Heart Breaker!'.

Event: Midget KT Tourney Rd 2
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Obama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karelin's calf.
Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karelin misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obama.
Karelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karelin checks a low kick from Obama.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama slips under a jab.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
A big left from Obama misses.
Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Obama's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Karelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Karelin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin sets himself, and Obama steps forward looking for the clinch! Karelin avoids it this time.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Obama catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karelin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obama.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama fakes the leg kick and cracks Karelin in the body.
Karelin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react.
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelin doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama wants to clinch.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Karelin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Obama.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karelin on the side of the head.
Karelin drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama connects with the punch.#T1#
Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming.
Karelin misses the jab.
Karelin scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Obama.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Karelin misses with a looping left.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Obama moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Obama.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a left and a right that stings Karelin.
Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karelin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karelin if he has to take too many more of those.
Karelin throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Karelin.
Karelin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obama works Karelin's body with a nice hook.
Karelin misses with a body punch
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.
Obama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
A victorious Russian Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Karelin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Karelin misses with a kick to the body.
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Obama.
Obama throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
Nice cross by Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Karelin sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Obama.#T1#
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
Karelin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Karelin misses
and Obama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karelin's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obama!
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick by Karelin misses
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Obama scores with a jab.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karelin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Obama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Vitaly Karelin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitaly Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Russian Obama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KOFC 45 - Obama vs Karelin 2
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Karelin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karelin.
Obama misses with a hook.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama connects with a right hand. Karelin shakes it off.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Karelin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Karelin moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Karelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Karelin gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Karelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Obama gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karelin avoiding damage.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Obama. #T3#
Obama tries to break free but Karelin pushes him back against the cage.
Karelin lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Obama. #CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Karelin's cut even more.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin stalling the fight.
Karelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama blocking some punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin is struggling to control the position.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin is trying to drag Obama to the mat but Obama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Karelin.
Karelin working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Karelin lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Karelin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelin doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama 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.
Karelin lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Karelin feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Obama walks into a jab.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Karelin scores with a shot to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Russian Obama's cut is getting worse.
Karelin lands an overhand right.
Karelin moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin. #T2#
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Karelin cracks Obama with a big right hand and Obama goes down!#ROC2#
Obama is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin loads up on a big left hand. Obama felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Karelin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Obama can't hide his disappointment, as Karelin celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: KOFC 43 - Obama vs Diehard
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Diehard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Diehard lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Diehard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Diehard persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diehard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Diehard moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
A short uppercut from Diehard.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Diehard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Diehard finds it's target.#T1#
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diehard.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Diehard tries to get set, Obama tries to push him back and clinch up but Diehard manages to avoid the attempt.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Obama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diehard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diehard throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range. #CL2#
Diehard has Obama up against the cage in a clinch.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Diehard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diehard tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Diehard back against the cage.
Diehard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama working aggressively here.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama digs a right hand into Diehard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diehard's gas tank.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Obama working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Diehard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Diehard.
Diehard lands an overhand right.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Diehard fails with the takedown.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Diehard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Diehard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Diehard wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Diehard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diehard trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama keeping full guard, as Diehard tries to pass.
Diehard trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Obama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diehard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Diehard clinches.
Diehard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's time! Obama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Diehard. Diehard gets slowly back to his feet.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard cracks Obama with a good jab.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diehard gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Russian Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diehard tries to score a body lock takedown but Obama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Diehard.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Diehard.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Obama cracks Diehard with a nice body shot.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard.
Diehard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Diehard moves into the clinch.
Obama tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Diehard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diehard throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Good exchange - Diehard coming out on top.
Obama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russian Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obama.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Diehard connects with a body shot.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Diehard.#T4#
Obama scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diehard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diehard.
Bruce Diehard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diehard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obama.
Diehard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obama tried to score with a low kick but Diehard checks it.
A big right from Diehard misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Diehard avoids the body shot from Obama.
Diehard wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Diehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diehard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diehard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diehard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diehard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Obama blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Diehard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama misses with some punches.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
Diehard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard is working for takedown but Obama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russian Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Diehard.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Obama tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Obama prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Obama.
Diehard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Obama working aggressively here.
Diehard is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama gets through Diehard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Diehard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diehard can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Obama gets underhooks to prevent Diehard's takedown attempt.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Obama works on Diehard's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diehard backwards. #BC#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diehard scores with a jab.
Diehard wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Obama defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama is looking to slow Diehard down with leg kicks.
Diehard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diehard scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Obama throws a body punch but Diehard moves out of range.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diehard! But no joy.
Diehard misses with a shot to the body
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama is looking to wear down Diehard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Diehard checks it.
A nice side step and Diehard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Diehard.
Diehard misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diehard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diehard tries to clinch
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diehard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard connects with a crisp jab.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Diehard is rocked!
A jab from Diehard does it's job there.
Diehard is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diehard seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Diehard swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Obama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diehard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama. #T1#
Diehard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diehard to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Diehard seems unphased.
Diehard is looking to clinch.
Diehard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Diehard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diehard moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Obama has knocked Diehard down with a huge combo! Obama steps away and waves a wobbly Diehard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard with a jab.#TD2#
Diehard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Diehard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Diehard is looking for a kimura but Obama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diehard to get the leverage.
Obama trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diehard tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama trying to keep a closed guard but Diehard is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diehard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Obama preventing the sweep.
Obama looking to sit in guard and control but Diehard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diehard looking to pass the guard.
Obama pulls Diehard in to control the position.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
Diehard pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Obama makes his way to full guard, as Diehard worked for a kimura. #T4#
Obama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diehard trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Diehard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obama is concentrating on defense, preventing Diehard from advancing position.
Obama wants to control but Diehard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Diehard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Diehard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama tries to clinch but Diehard moves out of range.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Diehard lands a jab to the nose.
Diehard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diehard on the side of the head.
Diehard tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it. #T1#
Obama tries to clinch but Diehard is having none of it.
Obama cracks Diehard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diehard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Diehard circles away.
Diehard catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Diehard lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the cage and back into range.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#KD#
Obama drops Diehard with a beautiful combination! Diehard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obama is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard scores with a punch to the head.
BOOM! Obama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diehard. Diehard tries to recover but Obama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diehard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Russian Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Karelin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Obama sprawls well.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.#TD#
Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Karelin postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama has his hands on Karelin's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Obama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obama is continuing to stall.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Karelin controlling Obama's posture. #T3#
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Obama is now in half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karelin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Obama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karelin cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karelin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Karelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karelin somewhat.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama lands a nice looking body kick.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Karelin.#T2#
Karelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karelin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Karelin throws a strike but Obama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Obama stalling.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Karelin is trying to control but Obama manages to pass to mount!
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Karelin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
Obama controlling the pace for now.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Obama misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Karelin counters by clinching up.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Obama prevents a body shot from Karelin.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin looking for a takedown. #T2#
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short left from Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action. #TD#
Obama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karelin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Obama to the mat. Obama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard. #T3#
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russian Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Karelin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Obama passes into half guard.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
Karelin trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Obama takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Karelin goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama misses with a body kick.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karelin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obama avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Obama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karelin rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karelin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Obama is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karelin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to strike off his back.
Obama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin darts in looking for a takedown but Obama gets double underhooks and turns Karelin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karelin in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Karelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Karelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Obama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama presses Karelin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards. #CUT2#
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Karelin misses with some punches.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Obama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama pushes Karelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head. #T4#
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands with a right to the head.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Obama.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Russian Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Obama blocks the leg kick.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama. #CL#
Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head. #T1#
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Murphy is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Obama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Obama lands a right hand.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
A short left from Obama.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Obama gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Obama.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Obama works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Obama. #BC#
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Obama.
Obama jabs at Murphy's body.
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy avoids the head kick by Obama. #CL#
Obama instigates a clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL#
Obama forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama lands a right hand.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Obama lands a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Obama. #KD#
Obama drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Obama lands a big right hand that drops Murphy! The killer instinct kicks in and Obama finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Obama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
An out of breath Russian Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Brian Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'Can I still cut it?'.

Event: KOFC 31 - FW Charlie Foxtrot
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.#CL2#
Grice tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Obama lands a body shot.
Grice lands a right hand.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grice blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Grice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
I was talking to Grice's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Grice's ribcage. Grice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grice. #T1#
Grice misses with the head strike.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grice's elbow.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Grice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grice prevents a body shot from Obama.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grice lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Obama lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grice backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Obama is leaning against Grice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grice lands a body punch.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Grice tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Grice moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grice throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grice.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Obama rushes Grice and presses him up against the cage.
Grice blocks an uppercut.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Grice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grice blocking some punches.
Grice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama prevents a body shot from Grice.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Grice is breathing heavily.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Obama pushes Grice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama is working Grice over against the cage.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Obama works on Grice's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama works on Grice's body with a couple of short punches.
Grice is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns Grice into the cage.
Obama misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama moves out of range as Grice throws a body kick.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Grice misses its intended target.
Obama digs a good hook to Grice's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Grice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Grice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Grice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Grice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grice misses with some punches.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Grice misses with some punches.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grice lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Grice is rocked!
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Grice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
A hook to the body from Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a big uppercut that drops Grice! More strikes from Obama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grice lies dazed against the cage as Obama celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Obama!
Russian Obama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 27 - Rackham vs Obama
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Obama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obama lands with a right hand.
Rackham keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rackham. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.
Rackham looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Obama takes a swing at Rackham's ribcage but misses.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rackham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama is looking to clinch but Rackham is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Obama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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 defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rackham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama tries to clinch but Rackham is having none of it.
Obama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rackham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Obama counters by moving into the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama tries a body shot but Rackham blocks it.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Obama.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Obama tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obama's brow.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow. #T3#
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama is working Rackham over against the cage.
Rackham is breathing heavily.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rackham's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Rackham blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Rackham.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch. #BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rackham throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Obama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rackham, pushing him back against the cage.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rackham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rackham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rackham tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rackham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama misses with a body punch
letting Rackham counter with a right hand.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Rackham throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Rackham throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham lands a jab to the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rackham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rackham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Obama cracks Rackham with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rackham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rackham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rackham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rackham avoids a kick to the body.
Rackham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Rackham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama lands with a hook. Rackham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rackham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rackham misses with a hook.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Rackham clinches with his opponent.
Obama digs a right hand into Rackham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rackham's gas tank.
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 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nice elbow from Rackham. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obama works on Rackham's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama has Rackham pushed against the cage.#T3#
Obama working aggressively here.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Obama.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Obama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama misses with some punches.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocks an elbow strike.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rackham misses with an elbow strike.
Obama blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rackham.
Obama tries to clinch but Rackham moves out of range.
Obama thumps Rackham with a low kick.
Obama moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Rackham avoids it.
Obama dips to his left and cracks Rackham with an uppercut!
Rackham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Obama.
Rackham misses with a kick to the body.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama works Rackham's body with a nice hook.
Rackham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obama is out of range.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Obama connects with a jab.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Rackham throws a body shot but no joy.
Rackham misses with a leg kick.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rackham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rackham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama dips to his left and cracks Rackham with an uppercut!
Rackham throws a leg kick but Obama checks it.
Rackham slips under a jab.#CL2#
Obama gets a clinch.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama pushes Rackham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack Rackham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Rackham.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head. #ROC2#
Rackham is rocked!
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Oh Rackham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
Rackham seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Rackham takes a shot to the head.
Rackham pushes Obama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Obama blocking some punches. #T3#
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Obama tries a body shot but Rackham blocks it.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head. #T4#
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Obama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Rackham.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham blocks a body shot from Obama.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
During a confident post fight interview, Russian Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOFC 24 - Jones vs Obama
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Donk. Obama catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
We've been informed that Obama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Obama dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Obama slips under a jab from Jones.
Obama throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips a jab from Obama.
A head kick by Obama misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Jones scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Russian Obama's cut even more.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
A big left from Jones misses. #T4#
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones staying out of range there.
Obama misses with a hook.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Obama catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Obama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Obama. #T1#
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Obama is rocked!
Jones is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Obama flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Obama is out cold! Jones holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jones!
Tom Jones is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tom Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KOFC 20 - Grice vs Obama
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Russian Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grice ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Grice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Grice.
Grice connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Grice swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Grice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obama's calf.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grice.
Grice feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obama blocks the body kick.
Grice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Obama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Obama throws a low kick but Grice moves out of range easily.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Grice counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick from Grice.
Obama punishes Grice's body with a nice straight punch.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grice manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grice throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Grice's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grice throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Grice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Grice.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Grice tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Grice ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Obama.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Grice.
Grice takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grice is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Grice moves away and avoids it.
Obama lands with a cross.
Obama misses with a body punch
and Grice counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama jabs Grice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grice moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Grice moved out of range nicely.
Grice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Grice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama punishes Grice's body with a nice straight punch.
Obama slips a straight right by Grice.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grice! #T3#
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grice doesn't seem bothered though.
Grice lands a jab.
Grice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grice looks for the body kick but Obama saw that one coming.
Grice is looking to clinch.
Grice blocks a jab.
Grice throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Grice moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Obama as he connects with a hook.
Grice tries to clinch but Obama moves away
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Grice finds it's target.#CL#
Grice moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grice.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grice. #T4#
Obama tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Grice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Grice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grice misses with a body punch.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama blocks a body shot from Grice.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Grice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
Grice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grice lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Grice misses its intended target.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Obama as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Grice swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Obama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grice cracks Obama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obama throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Grice misses with a straight left.
Grice backing away here, and Obama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away.
Grice slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grice's hands.
Obama moves out of range as Grice strikes.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grice takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Grice.
Obama scores with a nice right hand.
Obama lands a nice hook to Grice's body. Grice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grice scores with a jab to the head.
Grice throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Grice is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Obama misses with a body shot. #T2#
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Grice is just out of range.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama checks the leg kick.
Grice looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama lands a nice hook to Grice's body. Grice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grice lands with a good body shot.
Grice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
Grice tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Obama looks to land a right hand but Grice moved out of range.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grice.
Nice straight punches there by Obama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obama.
Grice tries to clinch up.
Grice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama connects with a right hand. Grice shakes it off.
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grice on the side of the head.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Grice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Grice tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grice was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Grice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
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 misses with a looping left.
Grice seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Grice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama with a nice cross.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama throws a leg kick but Grice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grice blocks the body kick.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch.
Grice lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Grice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grice works Obama's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grice throws a lazy body kick
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obama looks to throw a body kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grice throws a front kick aimed at Obama's knee but Obama avoids it well.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Grice misses.
Obama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grice.
Grice swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Grice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obama has time to react.
Obama connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama takes a swing at Grice's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Grice throws a body kick that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grice misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Grice.
Grice connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Grice throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Grice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Grice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obama is out of range.
Obama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grice with a body shot.
Grice connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Grice. Grice maintains the clinch.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Grice prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Obama lands a body punch.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gary Grice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Grice avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Grice's head.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice.
Grice working aggressively here.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to work over Grice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama prevents a body shot from Grice.
Grice blocking some punches.
Obama tries to break the clinch but Grice is controlling the position.
Grice blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Grice is rocked!
Grice tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Grice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grice scores with a shoulder strike.
Grice seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Grice.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Grice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grice misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice lands with a right to the head.
Grice misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.

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 Gary Grice.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 490 - Wayne v. Keosayan
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Massey throws a leg kick but Tarczynski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Massey lands a lovely overhand right.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thomas Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Massey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarczynski on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Tarczynski lands.
Massey cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Massey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Massey defending well as Tarczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Massey appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Tarczynski pushes Massey up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josh Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski works over Massey's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski unleashes a big counter combination but Massey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Tarczynski throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski moves in looking to clinch but Massey pushes him off.
Massey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Massey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarczynski.
Massey scores with a nice strike.
Massey blocks a jab.
It looked like Massey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tarczynski.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Massey scores with a hook.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Tarczynski moved out of range.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Tarczynski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Massey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Massey.
Tarczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
Tarczynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Massey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tarczynski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Massey throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Tarczynski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massey with a body shot.
Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Massey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Massey thuds a left hand into Tarczynski's body.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey throws a lazy head kick
and Tarczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Massey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarczynski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
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 Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
Tarczynski lands with a right hand.
Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massey misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a leg kick
and Tarczynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski jabs at Massey's body.
Massey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tarczynski tries to score with a low kick but Massey moves his leg out of the way.
Massey lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Massey. That snapped Tarczynski's head back.
Massey misses with a double jab
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarczynski lands a jab to Massey's midsection.
Massey misses with a few strikes there.
Massey is looking to wear down Tarczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tarczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massey's calf.
Massey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey slips a jab from Tarczynski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey tries to score with a low kick but Tarczynski moves his leg out of the way.
Massey stalks Tarczynski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarczynski's face. Tarczynski staggers backwards, shaken.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. Massey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Massey takes one on the button.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Tarczynski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target. #T3#
Tarczynski swinging wildly here.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Massey scores with a spinning back kick!
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the cage and back into range.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
That kick from Massey tenderised Tarczynski's leg. Tarczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Massey scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
Massey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Massey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Tarczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarczynski.
Massey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarczynski will feel that in the morning.
Massey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tarczynski. That snapped Massey's head back.
Tarczynski slips a jab and a cross from Massey.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey connects with a single shot there.
Tarczynski lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Josh Massey's cut is getting worse.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski scores with a leg kick.
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 Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Massey lands with a shot to the body.
Massey slips under a jab.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarczynski throws out a counter right but Massey avoids it with no problem.
Massey throws a series of strikes that have Tarczynski backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Massey. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarczynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Massey cracks Tarczynski with a good jab.
Massey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tarczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Massey's head.
Tarczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Massey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tarczynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Massey blocks a low kick nicely.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey checks a leg kick.
Massey misses with a body shot. #T2#
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Tarczynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Massey tries to land a leg kick but Tarczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski lands with a good body shot.
Massey lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Massey.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarczynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Massey counters with a nice body shot.
Massey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarczynski has time to react.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Massey.#T3#
A cross from Tarczynski lands.
Tarczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tarczynski throws a nice head kick!
Tarczynski throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.
Massey scores with a decent looking hook.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarczynski under the eye.
Massey lands an overhand right.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot
and Massey counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Massey thumps Tarczynski with a low kick.
Massey scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Massey blocks a jab.
Massey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Tarczynski with an uppercut!
Massey connects with a right hand. Tarczynski shakes it off.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massey, 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karol Tarczynski!

Event: Syn 484 - Rocker vs Alvado
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massey.
Corll's corner calls for a 1-2. Corll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Massey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Massey throws a body punch but Corll moves out of range.
Corll lands a leg kick that knocks Massey off balance momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Massey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Corll blocks the low kick.
Corll misses with the body kick
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corll throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.
Massey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Massey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Massey digs a good body shot into Corll's ribs.
Massey tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey throws out a loose jab but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Corll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Massey throws a hook to the side of Corll's head but Corll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Massey misses with a shot to the body
and Corll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corll fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Massey misses.
Corll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Massey tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey throws a leg kick but Corll sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
A good leg kick by Massey.
Massey misses with a left hand
and Corll counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll misses with a double jab.
Massey avoids a kick to the body.
Massey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corll's sensitive parts.
Corll lands a head kick. Massey smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
That has opened up Josh Massey's cut even more.
Corll throws a leg kick
and Massey counters with an outside leg kick.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Massey misses with a body kick.
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corll misses with a body shot. #T3#
Corll sizes up Massey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Corll sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corll misses with a kick to the body
and Massey counters with a two punch combo.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Corll walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Corll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Massey throws a hook but Corll blocks it.
Corll misses with a lunging right hand
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Massey thumps Corll with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Corll checks a leg kick nicely.
Corll attempts a counter takedown but Massey avoids it well and moves away.
Corll looks to score with a jab to the body but Massey is just out of range.
Corll scores with a one two! Massey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corll cracks the inside of Massey's front leg.
Massey lands a nice shot to the body.
Massey connects with a body shot that sends Corll's belly button to the back.
Corll misses with a low kick.
Massey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Josh Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corll throws a hook but Massey avoids it easily.
Massey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corll throws a lazy head kick
and Massey counters with a nice leg kick.
Massey scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
That's time! Corll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Corll misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Massey.
Corll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Massey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Massey lands a big right hand that sends Corll crashing to the mat! Massey stays standing though and waves Corll back to his feet!#ROC2#
Corll is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Massey scores with a hook to the body. Corll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Massey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Corll misses with a takedown
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Corll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massey lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Corll up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Massey from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Corll's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Massey!
Josh Massey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 476 - Helix vs Donnelly
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Little counters with a nice low kick that buckles Massey's knee momentarily.
Massey stuns Little with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Massey lands the left hand.
Massey connects with a solid leg kick.
Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Little counters with a slapping leg kick.
Little throws a leg kick which misses Massey's front leg but catches the back leg as Massey tries to avoid it.
Little avoids the body shot from Massey.
Massey takes a swing at Little's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey throws a lazy uppercut
and Little counters with a nice leg kick.
Massey throws a low kick but Little avoids it.
Little looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Massey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Little at a distance. #T1#
Massey lands the left hand.
Little lands with a good body shot.
Little wants to clinch up but Massey keeps it at a distance.
Little throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Massey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Little can pounce on him.
Massey misses with an uppercut
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey is looking to wear down Little with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Massey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Massey lands a head shot.
Little cracks Massey with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Massey checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Little.
Massey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Little misses.
Little thows a leg kick but Massey checks it
letting Massey counter with a right hand.
Massey throws a wild body kick that Little sees coming a mile off.
Little steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Massey misses with a hook
and Little counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Massey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Little counters with an outside leg kick.
Little misses with a shot to the body
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Little has Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Massey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Little is keeping busy.
Little prevents a body shot from Massey.
Massey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Massey throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Little lands a nice uppercut.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little blocking some punches.
Little misses with some punches.
Massey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Little lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Josh Massey's cut is getting worse.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massey's elbow.
Little lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Massey or not.
Massey misses with the head strike.
Little presses Massey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Massey is breathing heavily.
Little lands a right hand.
Little lands an uppercut.
Little pushes Massey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Little. #T4#
Little lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Little.
Knees to the body from Little.
Little lands a good knee to the midsection. Massey won't want to take too many of those.
Little lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Little breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little wants to clinch up but Massey keeps it at a distance.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Little counters with an inside leg kick.
Little bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Massey.
Massey throwing a counter right hand but Little manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Little dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Little cracks Massey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Little has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Massey to stand back up!#ROC2#
Massey is rocked!
Massey lands with a right hand.
Oh Massey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massey tries to get into range but Little steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Massey! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Little scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omar Little!
Omar Little seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 471 - Busta vs. Gravius
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Nazarov swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Massey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Nazarov blocks a jab.#TD2#
Nazarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Massey to the mat! Massey manages to get full guard.
Nazarov is in close to Massey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Massey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Massey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nazarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Massey 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.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nazarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarov distracts Massey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Massey is looking for a triangle but Nazarov pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Massey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazarov passes into half guard.
Nazarov working over Massey with some ground and pound. Massey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Massey is trying to control but can't.
Massey is refusing to be controlled, as Nazarov sits in half guard.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Massey keeping control of the position. #T3#
Massey is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Massey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nazarov wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nice strikes from Nazarov there.
Massey is trying to get back to full guard.
Nazarov drops an elbow to the side of Massey's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nazarov wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
Massey has hold of Nazarov's hands but Nazarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazarov prevents Massey from improving his position.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Massey is having none of it.
Nazarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Massey taking some punishment here, with Nazarov in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nazarov lands a nice short elbow.
Nazarov moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Massey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massey misses with a jab to the body
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Massey misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey needs to keep his hands up - Nazarov had a free shot at his head there.
Massey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Massey misses the target.#T1#
Massey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Massey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov blocks a jab.
Massey tries to move into range but Nazarov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Nazarov.
Nazarov thuds a left hand into Massey's body.
Nazarov throws a shot to the body.
Massey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot lands for Nazarov.
Nazarov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
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!
Jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Massey.
Massey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Massey misses.
Massey misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Nazarov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazarov scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Nazarov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Massey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nazarov scoring with punches and elbows.
Massey taking a bit of punishment here - Nazarov scoring with strikes.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Massey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nazarov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nazarov is chipping away with strikes.
Nazarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Nazarov lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2#
Massey is rocked!
Massey taking a bit of punishment here - Nazarov scoring with strikes.
Oh Massey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazarov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Massey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Massey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nazarov lands a strong strike to the head of Massey. That's dazed him! Nazarov looking to finish here. Massey is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nazarov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Massey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Massey moved away.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wein lands a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wein.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Massey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Massey throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Massey.#T1#
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein throws a poor cross that misses
and Massey counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Massey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massey scrambles back to his feet.
Massey looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Massey fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Wein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Massey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massey throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range. #T2#
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein throws a low kick but Massey moves out of range easily.
Wein digs a good body shot into Massey's ribs.
Wein digs a good hook to Massey's body.
Wein lands with a kick to the temple. Massey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein lands a nice shot that snaps Massey's head back.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein scores with the left hand. Massey knows he should have avoided that one.
Massey throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Massey takes one to the chin there.
Wein cracks the inside of Massey's front leg.
Massey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Massey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massey. That did some damage!
Massey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein misses the jab.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey swinging wildly here.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Massey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Massey's side.
Wein is looking to chop away at Massey's legs.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Wein throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Wein misses the body punch
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Massey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Massey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein scores with a hook.
Massey keeps the fight on the outside.
Wein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Massey momentarily.
Massey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Massey defending well as Wein loads up on a big left hand.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Massey.
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Massey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Massey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a low kick but Massey moves out of range easily.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.#T1#
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Wein closes the distance and pushes Massey back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wein as Massey tries to tie him up.
Massey is looking to control Wein's arms but Wein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Massey has his back to the cage.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Massey looking to stall.
Massey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Massey.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Massey under the eye.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Massey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey takes one to the side of the head.
Massey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Massey.
Wein cracks Massey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Massey avoids it.
Massey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Massey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Massey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massey moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Massey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Massey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wein.
Massey throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Massey misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Wein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Massey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.#T4#
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wein stuns Massey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein fails to land with a series of punches.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Wein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Massey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Massey cracks Wein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein throws a nice head kick!
Massey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Massey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Massey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Wein wants to land a leg kick but Massey is out of range.
Massey tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Massey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein moves out of range as Massey strikes.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein slips under a jab from Massey.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein throws a hook but Massey avoids it easily.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Massey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Massey swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massey blocks a leg kick.
Wein cracks the inside of Massey's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Massey.
Wein slips under a jab.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Jab from Massey.
Massey scores with a push kick.
Massey checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A punch combination from Massey misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Massey misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey misses the jab.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Wein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Massey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Wein slips a jab from Massey.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Massey's knee but Massey avoids it well.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Wein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Massey checks it well.
Wein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wein tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein throws out a powerful jab.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massey lands a glancing blow to the side of Wein's head.
Massey dips to his left and cracks Wein with an uppercut!
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Wein catches Massey right on the button with a cross.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
A solid body kick from Wein.
Wein lands with a straight right. Massey didn't see that one coming.
Wein misses with the combination.
Massey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Wein misses.
Nice body kick from Wein.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Massey misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Massey down.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein throws a leg kick but Massey moved away.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Massey is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massey misses with a hook
and Massey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Massey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Massey connects with a body shot.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
Massey throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein lunges at Massey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massey's hand.
Wein misses with a left hand
and Massey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Massey misses
and Wein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Massey throws a poor cross that misses
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Massey on the side of the head.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massey misses with the body kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that stops Massey in his tracks momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Massey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Massey really felt that one!
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Wein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Massey. Massey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A jab from Massey misses.
Nice shot by Wein.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Massey on the side of the head.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice combination there by Wein.
Massey misses with the combination.
Massey throws a right hand that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Massey throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
An inside leg kick from Massey misses.
A left lands for Wein.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Massey throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Massey throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Massey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massey misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Massey throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein thows a body kick. Massey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Massey.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Wein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Massey in his tracks.
Wein slips under a jab from Massey.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lunges at Massey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massey's hand.
Massey works the jab nicely.
Massey moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Massey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Massey takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Massey avoids the head kick by Wein.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Massey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Massey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wein lands a slapping body shot.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massey manages to avoid it.#T2#
Massey misses with a two punch combination.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein works Massey's body with a nice hook.
Massey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Massey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wein's head.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massey misses with a jab to the body
and Wein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Massey lands a head shot.
Massey throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Massey's head.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Massey misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein delivers a nice body kick.
Josh Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Wein.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Massey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Massey throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massey misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wein lands a head shot.#CL2#
Wein gets a clinch.
Massey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Massey has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Massey.
A solid body kick from Massey.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarczynski scores with a nice strike.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tarczynski.
Massey pushes Tarczynski away with a front kick.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Tarczynski checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski pushes Massey away with a front kick.
Massey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
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!
Massey throws a head kick but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
A slow jab from Massey misses its intended target.
Massey cracks a nice hook into Tarczynski's ribs.#T1#
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski slips a jab from Massey.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarczynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Massey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massey throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tarczynski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarczynski.
Massey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Tarczynski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Massey misses with some punches.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Massey pushes Tarczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski taking a breather.
Massey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tarczynski lands with a left to the head.
Massey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Massey working aggressively here.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Massey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Massey moves out of range of the body kick.
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Massey loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.
Massey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Tarczynski lands with a kick to the temple. Massey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with the body kick
and Massey counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarczynski tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Massey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarczynski slips under a jab.
Tarczynski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Tarczynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Tarczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Massey misses with some punches.
Massey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Massey.
Massey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Massey on the inside.
Tarczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Josh Massey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey lands a jab-cross combination.
Tarczynski scores with a head kick. Massey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarczynski scores with a spinning back kick!
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Tarczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Massey throws a body punch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Massey lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the cage and back into range.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the body
and Massey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey misses with a body shot. #T1#
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Tarczynski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey misses with an uppercut.
Massey sets himself, and Tarczynski steps forward looking for the clinch! Massey avoids it this time.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Massey's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarczynski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Massey - the referee stops the clock and Tarczynski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Massey. Tarczynski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Massey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Massey connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Tarczynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Massey moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
A big left from Massey misses.
Tarczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarczynski connects with the punch.#T3#
Massey is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski misses with a hook. Massey ducked under it nicely.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Tarczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Tarczynski connects with a single shot there.
Massey throws a series of punches but Tarczynski avoids them all with ease.
Massey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massey. That did some damage!#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarczynski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Massey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Massey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski tries to clinch but Massey moves away
and Massey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
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!
Tarczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Massey misses.
Tarczynski wants to counter with a clinch but Massey pushes him away.
Tarczynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Massey.
Massey is looking to score with low kicks.
Tarczynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tarczynski blocks the body kick.
Tarczynski drops his hands momentarily and Massey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Tarczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Massey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Massey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Massey.
Massey throws a leg kick
and Tarczynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Massey thinking.
Tarczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Massey.
Massey takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massey misses with a looping left.
Massey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarczynski's sensitive parts. #T1#
Massey tries to land a front kick but Tarczynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Massey misses with a left hand
and Tarczynski counters with a head kick.
Tarczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Massey throws a shot from downtown. Tarczynski moves away and avoids it.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massey.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massey to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Karol Tarczynski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Massey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Massey.
Tarczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarczynski blocks a jab.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Massey avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
A jab from Massey misses.
Massey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Massey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Massey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Massey.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Massey and move into the clinch position.
Massey throws a series of punches but Tarczynski avoids them all with ease.
Tarczynski scores with a leg kick.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarczynski can do to turn this around?
Tarczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Massey there.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
Karol Tarczynski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tarczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Massey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarczynski lands an overhand right.
Tarczynski jabs Massey right on the nose. Massey blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tarczynski rushes Massey and presses him up against the cage.
Massey tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Massey.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
Tarczynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Massey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Massey scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Massey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massey is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Massey!
Josh Massey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Hessler misses the body punch
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Massey blocks the body kick.
Massey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Massey lands a left and a right that send Hessler crashing to the mat, dazed. Massey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Hessler is rocked!
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!
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him?
Hessler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hessler switches off momentarily and Massey cracks him with a monster right hand! Hessler topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Massey dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Massey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Massey!
A relieved looking Josh Massey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Clinton Hessler had this to say: 'Legend.'.

Event: Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Hovi cracks a nice hook into Massey's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Massey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hovi. That's going to slow Massey down.
Seppo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massey scores with a body shot.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Hovi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hovi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hovi throws a leg kick which misses Massey's front leg but catches the back leg as Massey tries to avoid it.
Hovi misses with a low kick.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Hovi looks to land a right hand but Massey moved out of range.
Massey is looking to counter punch.
Hovi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Seppo Hovi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hovi's head backwards.
Massey scores with a nice strike.
Massey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hovi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hovi's hands.
Hovi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Massey misses with a body punch
and Hovi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
Massey scores with a shot to the body.
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Massey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hovi moves out of range of the body kick from Massey.
Massey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hovi throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hovi, right into the meat.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hovi is just out of range.
Massey connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Massey Throws a clean left jab. Massey Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hovi's chin! Hovi crumbles to the ground and Massey follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Massey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Massey!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Massey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 437 -
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Woods has been cut.
Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Massey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Woods just manages to avoid it.
Woods lands with a shot to the body.
Massey throws a head kick that misses.
Massey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woodss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Massey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Woods's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Massey misses with a hook to the body
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Massey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Massey lands a head shot.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Massey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.#T1#
Massey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Massey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Massey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Woods at a distance.
Woods throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Massey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot.
Massey connects with an inside leg kick.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Massey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey staying out of range there.#T2#
Massey throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey throws a sloppy body shot
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Woods throws out a loose jab but Massey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massey lands a really nice looking cross but Woods seems unphased.
Massey throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Massey counters with a nice body shot.
Massey slips a jab from Woods.
Massey tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Massey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
That has opened up Carl Woods's cut even more.
Woods throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Massey counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massey.
Massey throws a shot to the body.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Massey slips the punch.
Josh Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Massey misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Woods counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Woods. #BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Woods.
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!
Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Massey misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Massey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Woods tries to move into range but Massey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Massey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Woods's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Massey thumps Woods with a low kick.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Massey looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Woods.
Massey moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Massey cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Woods - just one landing.
Massey looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Massey misses.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Woods avoids the body shot from Massey.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josh Massey is winning the standup battle so far.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Massey counters with a solid body kick.
Massey tries a low kick but Woods avoids it.
A solid body kick from Massey.
Woods 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.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Massey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Massey lands with a shot to the body.
Woods blocks a head kick by Massey.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods.#T2#
Massey lands with a right hand.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massey is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Massey tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Massey scores with a shot to the body.
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Massey.
Massey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woods has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Massey throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
The cut above Carl Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Massey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Massey.
Massey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Massey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Massey.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Massey looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
Woods steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Massey.
Massey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Massey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
Carl Woods's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Massey lands a glancing blow to the side of Woods's head.#ROC#
Woods is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Woods's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josh Massey!
An out of breath Josh Massey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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