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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race 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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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama, which made it look bad.
Obama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suarez back to the cage. Obama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Suarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Suarez 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.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suarez misses with the combination.
Suarez throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Suarez gets the takedown into side control.
Obama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obama seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the pace.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obama wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from.
Obama wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obama postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Obama's guard.
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suarez defends well.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obama pinned against the cage. Obama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obama tries to bum rush Suarez with a series of wild strikes but Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temitope Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obama scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Suarez both land. Nice combination.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama lands a head kick!
Obama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Obama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obama.
Obama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suarez eats them both and turns towards Obama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Suarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obama defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Obama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Suarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obama.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Obama wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez prevents Obama from standing back up.
Suarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obama punching from the bottom.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suarez wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Suarez stops Obama from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obama but Obama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Obama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Suarez's ribs.
Obama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obama takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Obama scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama cracks the inside of Suarez's front leg.
Obama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Obama sprawls well.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Obama swinging wildly here.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Suarez fails with the takedown
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suarez moves forwards but Obama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suarez counters with a shoot takedown. Obama fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Antonio Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama wants to get up but he can't break Suarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama wanted to stand there but Suarez had control of the position.
Obama postures up.
Obama is looking to stand up but Suarez won't let him.
Antonio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonio Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temitope Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama scores with a head kick. Suarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obama cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez.
Obama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Obama catches Suarez right on the button with a cross.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Obama tenderised Suarez's leg. Suarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obama.
Suarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temitope Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obama, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temitope Obama!
Temitope Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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