PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Tanner Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner Jr comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - It's Time for War. Temitope Obama will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tanner Jr
vs
Obama

171 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
141 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Tanner Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Tanner Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Obama.
Tanner Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner Jr wants to clinch but Obama slips to the side
and Obama counters with a body kick that stops Tanner Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Tanner Jr fails with the takedown.
Obama scores with a kick to the body.
Obama lands with a shot to the body.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tanner Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner Jr at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Obama gets a clinch.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obama to keep the fight standing.
Tanner Jr is trying to pull guard but Obama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tanner Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama tries to break free but Tanner Jr pushes him back against the cage.

Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Obama both land. Nice combination.
Tanner Jr lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Tanner Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
Tanner Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanner Jr.

Obama has managed to clinch.

Obama manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Obama works over Tanner Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Obama lands a front kick.
Obama throws a series of punches but Tanner Jr avoids them all with ease.
Obama tries to bum rush Tanner Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tanner Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Obama moves away
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner Jr.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Tanner Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama throws a series of punches but Tanner Jr moves out of range.
Tanner Jr dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Tanner Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obama sprawls well. Obama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanner Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanner Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanner Jr is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanner Jr.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by Obama.

Obama gets a clinch.
Tanner Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Obama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanner Jr fails to pull guard.

Obama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner Jr slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama throws a one two combo.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner Jr at a distance.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanner Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Obama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obama is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tanner Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanner Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obama - that will leave a mark!
Tanner Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Obama.
Obama tries to bum rush Tanner Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tanner Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obama connects with a high kick.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Tanner Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanner Jr slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner Jr shoots in for a takedown but Obama shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temitope Obama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Obama swinging wildly here.
Obama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama counters with a head kick. That will keep Tanner Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tanner Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanner Jr somewhat.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch
and Obama counters with a body kick that stops Tanner Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Obama thumps Tanner Jr with a low kick.
Obama digs a good body shot into Tanner Jr's ribs.
Tanner Jr fails to land the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tanner Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tanner Jr is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Obama.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Tanner Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tanner Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obama swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanner Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner Jr's sensitive parts.
Tanner Jr wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanner Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Obama jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanner Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Tanner Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obama misses with a low kick as Tanner Jr jumps back.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Tanner Jr is looking to clinch.
Tanner Jr misses with a takedown
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama scores with a hook.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adrian Tanner Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanner Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
Temitope Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Obama slips a nice elbow through Tanner Jr's hands, connecting with Tanner Jr's forehead.
Tanner Jr is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Obama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanner Jr is just riding it out for now. Obama eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner Jr moves into full guard.
Obama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanner Jr working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temitope Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Tanner Jr wants to clinch but Obama slips to the side
and Obama counters with a one-two to the body.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanner Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obama pinned against the cage. Obama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obama cracks the inside of Tanner Jr's front leg.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanner Jr wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Tanner Jr looks to clinch
and Obama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Obama throws a body punch but Tanner Jr moves out of range.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Tanner Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama clobbers Tanner Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tanner Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
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 misses with a body kick.
Obama scores with a decent looking hook.
Tanner Jr moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Obama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner Jr.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tanner Jr dives in and grabs Obama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes down on Tanner Jr's head and hops out.
Tanner Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanner Jr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tanner Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama works over Tanner Jr's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner Jr tries to clinch but Obama moves away
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner Jr wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama tries to bum rush Tanner Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tanner Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner Jr shoots in and drives through. Obama sprawls well.
Tanner Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner Jr.
Obama slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanner Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanner Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tanner Jr.
Obama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crunch! Obama slams his shin into Tanner Jr's torso.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Obama.
Temitope Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama thuds his right hand into Tanner Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Tanner Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Obama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama scores with a head kick. Tanner Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obama throws a right hand that Tanner Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner Jr also avoids with ease.
Obama scores with a push kick.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanner Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adrian Tanner Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama lands a jab-cross combination.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tanner Jr throws a leg kick
and Obama counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanner Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temitope 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temitope Obama!
A very excited looking Temitope 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.