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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
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142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Rivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Of Rivia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Of Rivia just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Rivia lands with a kick to the temple. Obama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Of Rivia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Of Rivia thumps Obama with a low kick.
Obama looks to land a combination but Of Rivia avoids it well.
A low kick from Of Rivia misses
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Of Rivia's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Of Rivia misses the target.
Of Rivia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Of Rivia wants it to stay on the feet.
Of Rivia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Of Rivia misses with a low kick.
Barack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama moves out of range as Of Rivia throws a body kick.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Of Rivia connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obama.
Geralt Of Rivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Of Rivia clobbers Obama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Of Rivia's waist but Of Rivia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
Of Rivia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Of Rivia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Of Rivia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Rivia moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Rivia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Of Rivia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Of Rivia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Of Rivia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama jumps guard but Of Rivia stands there with Obama around his waist. Obama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obama is working Of Rivia over against the cage.
I was talking to Of Rivia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Of Rivia's head.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama tries to pull guard but Of Rivia won't allow it.
Of Rivia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama has hold of one of Of Rivia's legs. Of Rivia is fighting the takedown attempt but Obama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obama won't allow Of Rivia to get back to his feet.
Of Rivia controlling the position.
Of Rivia keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Of Rivia has his hands on Obama's head, controlling the position.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Of Rivia is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Obama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Of Rivia stuffs the takedown.
Of Rivia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obama's calf.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Of Rivia shows good takedown defense.
Of Rivia misses with a wild combination.
Geralt Of Rivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Rivia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Of Rivia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Of Rivia cracks the inside of Obama's front leg.
Obama digs a good body shot into Of Rivia's ribs.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Of Rivia as he avoids it easily.
Geralt Of Rivia is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Of Rivia tries to avoid it but Obama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Of Rivia to the ground. Of Rivia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Of Rivia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geralt Of Rivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Of Rivia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Rivia stuffs the takedown.
Of Rivia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Of Rivia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Rivia takes the fight into the clinch.
Obama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Of Rivia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Of Rivia has Obama pushed against the cage.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Of Rivia as the two fighters clinch.
Of Rivia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Of Rivia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Obama can turn it around.
Of Rivia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Rivia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Of Rivia swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Of Rivia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Of Rivia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama moves into range and clinches up with Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Rivia lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama jumps guard but Of Rivia stands there with Obama around his waist. Obama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Of Rivia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Obama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Of Rivia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Rivia trying to control the action but Obama just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Obama controlling well, preventing Of Rivia from escaping the position.
Of Rivia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obama's arms.
Of Rivia trying to control the position but Obama manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obama's arms.
Obama tightening his grip on Of Rivia, looking for the choke.
Of Rivia can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Of Rivia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obama's arms.
Obama gets his hands free as Of Rivia looks to control.
Obama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Obama looking to break Of Rivia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Of Rivia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Obama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Of Rivia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Obama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama darts in looking for a takedown but Of Rivia gets double underhooks and turns Obama into the cage.
Of Rivia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Of Rivia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Of Rivia tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Of Rivia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one.
Of Rivia scores with a leg kick.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Rivia rushes Obama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Of Rivia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Obama tries to pull guard but Of Rivia won't allow it.
Geralt Of Rivia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands with a left to the head.
Obama pulls guard successfully.
Obama working for a triangle but Of Rivia defends it easily.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Of Rivia has picked Obama up and slammed him! Obama can't keep hold of the triangle and Of Rivia manages to pass to side control!
Of Rivia just content to control the position.
Of Rivia is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barack Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama prevents Of Rivia from moving into mount.
Of Rivia controls the position.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
Obama looks to move to half guard but instead Of Rivia has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Of Rivia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Rivia controlling the pace.
Of Rivia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Of Rivia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Rivia manages to avoid it.
Of Rivia scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Rivia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Of Rivia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geralt Of Rivia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Of Rivia, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geralt Of Rivia!
In his post fight interview, Geralt Of Rivia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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