PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Reddington
vs
Obama

180 cm
20
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Reddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reddington fails to land with a series of punches.
Reddington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Reddington has closed the distance and engaged Obama in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Reddington.
Obama prevents Reddington from breaking the clinch.
Reddington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reddington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reddington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reddington is trying to break the clinch but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reddington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Obama uses from the top position.

Obama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reddington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reddington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reddington!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddington flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reddington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obama on the ground.

Obama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reddington sees it coming and defends easily.

Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reddington desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reddington is trying to control but can't.

Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Reddington defends the submission attempt.

Obama is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Reddington as he works his way to full guard.
Obama looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama preventing the sweep.
Reddington punching to the body, from the bottom.

Obama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reddington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reddington has escaped and now he's on top!

Reddington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reddington, into his guard.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Reddington is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reddington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reddington trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer.

Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Reddington is retaining full guard.
Reddington wants to stand up but Obama is controlling him.
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Reddington is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reddington looking for a sweep. Not yet Reddington, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reddington tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.

Reddington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reddington landing strikes.
Obama regains half guard.

Obama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reddington pulls his head out easily.
Reddington trying to control from half guard but Obama is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Reddington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reddington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reddington controlling the position.
Obama gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reddington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama tries to reverse the position but Reddington maintains control.
Reddington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reddington can't control as he wanted to and Obama manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
It looks like Reddington is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama is pressing down on Reddington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reddington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Obama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Obama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reddington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reddington tries to get out of the position.

Obama drops back looking for a leg! Reddington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reddington manages to kick Obama off! Obama jumps back into Reddington's guard.

Obama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama preventing the sweep.

Obama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reddington dives on top into guard.

Reddington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reddington has Obama in his guard.

Obama drops back looking for a leg! Reddington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reddington manages to kick Obama off! Obama jumps back into Reddington's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Obama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reddington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obama has Reddington in his guard.
Reddington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reddington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Reddington dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Reddington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
Obama with a lazy takedown attempt

and Reddington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reddington.

Obama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reddington looking for a sweep. Not yet Reddington, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obama looking to pass the guard.

Obama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reddington dives on top into guard.
Reddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reddington looking to sit in guard and control but Obama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Obama drops back looking for a leg! Reddington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reddington manages to kick Obama off! Obama jumps back into Reddington's guard.

Obama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reddington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obama, into his guard.
Reddington wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddington trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Obama has his feet on Reddington's thighs here. He's pushed Reddington off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reddington screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barrack Obama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

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