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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 176 p4p, 171 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 20 p4p, 18 weight class). Bradley comes to the cage accompanied by Sudbury Saturday Night. Obaminator has chosen Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley forces Obaminator back against the cage and clinches.
Obaminator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Obaminator lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Obaminator lands a body punch.
Obaminator blocks an uppercut.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Bradley keeps him there for the moment.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Obaminator lands a nice uppercut.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Obaminator.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Bradley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Obaminator.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Bradley blocks an uppercut.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator blocks an uppercut.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator jabs at Bradley's body.
Bradley instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obaminator.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Still in the clinch, Bradley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradley working aggressively here.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch but Bradley keeps him there for the moment.
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obaminator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradley with a body shot.
Bradley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bradley wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley has managed to clinch.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obaminator.
Obaminator gets through Bradley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bradley or not.
Obaminator wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator lands with a short shot to the head.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Bradley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley misses with the head strike.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to clinch but Obaminator slips to the side
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Bradley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Obaminator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradley takes one on the button.
Bradley pushes Obaminator up against the cage in a clinch.
Obaminator tries to pull guard but Bradley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Obaminator circles away.
Bradley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley is looking to clinch.
Bradley backing away here, and Obaminator unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bradley tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Obaminator circles away.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Obaminator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bradley. Bradley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.
Obaminator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradley momentarily.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Obaminator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradley darts in trying to clinch
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obaminator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Obaminator lands.
Bradley looks to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Bradley's head back.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obaminator. That's going to slow Bradley down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley forces Obaminator back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Bradley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Obaminator circles away.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator stuns Bradley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bradley tries to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley looks to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obaminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
Bradley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradley.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bradley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradley.
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator cracks Bradley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bradley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Bradley darts in trying to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Bradley tries to clinch
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley moves into the clinch.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obaminator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradley closes the distance but Obaminator moves to the side
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to clinch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradley walks away with a smile on his face. Obaminator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obaminator lands a really nice looking cross but Bradley seems unphased.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Obaminator circles away.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands with a kick to the temple. Bradley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley wants to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradley.
Bradley moves in looking to clinch but Obaminator pushes him off.
Bradley tries to clinch up
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator scores with a jab.
Bradley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bradley working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Obaminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Obaminator scores with a jab.
Derrick Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator scores with a jab. Bradley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bradley closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator lands a really nice looking cross but Bradley seems unphased.
Bradley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bradley rushes Obaminator and presses him up against the cage.
Obaminator working aggressively here.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator scores with a shot to the side of Bradley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Obaminator tries to circle away but Bradley has him pinned against the cage.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley pushes Obaminator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obaminator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator tries a quick counter leg kick but Bradley is wise to it.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bradley is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Bradley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obaminator throws out a powerful jab.
Bradley moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradley tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
Bradley slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Bradley has managed to clinch.
Obaminator can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a punch on the inside.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley swings wildly with an uppercut but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley gets through Obaminator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Bradley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Obaminator tries to break the clinch but Bradley is controlling the position.
Obaminator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradley walks away with a smile on his face. Obaminator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bradley doesn't manage to clinch there - Obaminator circles away.
Bradley tries to clinch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bradley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bradley.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Obaminator smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obaminator keeps the fight on the outside.
Bradley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley looks to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradley darts in trying to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Obaminator.
Bradley moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradley's head.
Bradley moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley moves to clinch but Obaminator breaks away
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.
Obaminator scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obaminator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Bradley lands a jab to the head.
Bradley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bradley wants to clinch up but Obaminator keeps it at a distance.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bradley wants to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
Bradley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bradley wants to clinch but Obaminator slips to the side
and Obaminator counters with a leg kick.
Bradley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradley wants to clinch but Obaminator slips to the side
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Bradley throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obaminator winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Our winner, Barack Obaminator, 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.
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