PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Two Socks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Obama
vs
Two Socks

195 cm
19
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timmy Two Socks!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Two Socks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Obama's guard.

Two Socks drops back looking for a leg! Obama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obama manages to kick Two Socks off! Two Socks jumps back into Obama's guard.
Obama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Two Socks lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Two Socks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obama controls Two Socks momentarily but Two Socks frees himself.
Obama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Two Socks trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Two Socks from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Obama throwing strikes here but Two Socks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Two Socks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Two Socks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Two Socks?

Obama working for a guillotine from mount but Two Socks is in no mood to give up.

Obama goes for an armbar but Two Socks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Two Socks.
Two Socks passes Obama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Two Socks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obama wants to control but Two Socks is keeping busy.
Obama is pressing down on Two Socks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Two Socks from controlling successfully.
Obama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Two Socks pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Two Socks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two Socks.

Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two Socks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Obama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama 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.
Two Socks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Two Socks wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Two Socks manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two Socks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obama wanted to stand there but Two Socks had control of the position.
Two Socks keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.

Two Socks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Obama drops back looking for a leg! Two Socks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Two Socks manages to kick Obama off! Obama jumps back into Two Socks's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two Socks is on top in guard.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Two Socks is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timmy Two Socks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Obama tries for a takedown but Two Socks circles away easily

so Two Socks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two Socks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two Socks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two Socks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Two Socks stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.

Obama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Two Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Two Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Obama tries to clinch but Two Socks moves out of range.
Two Socks tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Nice shot by Obama.

Obama scores with a takedown into Two Socks's guard.

Two Socks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Obama is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Two Socks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Obama's back instead.
Obama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Two Socks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Two Socks's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two Socks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Obama prevents Two Socks from getting the reversal.
Two Socks manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Obama is nestled in close to Two Socks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obama trying to control from half guard but Two Socks is working away.

Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Two Socks defends the submission attempt.
Two Socks is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obama wants to take a breather but Two Socks is having none of it.
Two Socks tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Two Socks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Two Socks is working away from the top position though.

Two Socks 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 actively working from the bottom here.

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.

Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Two Socks wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Two Socks stuffs the takedown.
Borat Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Two Socks as Obama shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borat Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two Socks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Obama gets caught flat footed, as Two Socks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two Socks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Two Socks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Obama looks to land a combination but Two Socks avoids it well.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama closes the distance looking to clinch

and Two Socks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Two Socks.
Obama controls Two Socks momentarily but Two Socks frees himself.
Obama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Obama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Two Socks can't escape the position.
Two Socks wants to control but Obama is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama with shots to the head and body - Two Socks looks very uncomfortable down there.
Obama landing strikes from the mount and Two Socks is in trouble!

Obama is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Obama misses with a low kick as Two Socks jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Two Socks has a takedown stuffed.
Obama tries to bum rush Two Socks with a series of wild strikes but Two Socks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Two Socks darts in trying to clinch

and Obama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two Socks is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obama wants to free his trapped foot but Two Socks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obama is tying to control. Two Socks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Obama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Two Socks sees it coming and defends easily.
Two Socks is not content to let Obama control the position.
Two Socks is looking to improve his position.
Obama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Two Socks misses with a takedown attempt

and Obama counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two Socks staying out of range there.
Obama is looking to clinch.
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 combination

and Two Socks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Obama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obama looking to control but Two Socks passes into half guard.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Two Socks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Obama has his foot on Two Socks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two Socks works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two Socks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama 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.
Obama is trying to keep Two Socks in close.
Two Socks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Two Socks moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two Socks fails with the takedown
and Obama counters with a two punch combo.
Borat Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timmy Two Socks.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borat Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Two Socks 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Borat Obama!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Borat Obama!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Borat Obama!

Borat Obama wins by unanimous decision!