Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 83
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Klegane throws a leg kick
and Klegane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Klegane cracks Obama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klegane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obama to stand back up!
Obama looks to land a right hand but Klegane moved out of range.
Obama digs a good body shot into Klegane's ribs.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klegane misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body kick.
Obama swings for the body but Klegane moves out of range.
Klegane throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Klegane has knocked Obama down with a huge combo! Klegane steps away and waves a wobbly Obama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Klegane misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klegane cracks Obama with a left hook right on the temple and Obama goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Klegane lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Obama is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane retains his heavyweight title!
Sandor Klegane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCC 77
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hogg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Hogg moved away.
Hogg throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Hogg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Obama. That one must have hurt.
Hogg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Obama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogg.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Hogg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obama defends it well.
A big left from Obama misses.
Hogg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hogg slips a jab from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Obama throws a leg kick but Hogg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Obama backs off Hogg throws a huge counter combo but Obama manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Obama throws a hook but Hogg avoids it easily.
Hogg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Hogg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#T3#
Obama throws out a loose jab but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Nice body kick from Obama.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Hogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Obama throws a hook but Hogg avoids it easily.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg slips under a jab from Obama.#KD#
Obama drops Hogg with a beautiful combination! Hogg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obama is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hogg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Hogg's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Obama sends Hogg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Obama is motioning to the referee to let Hogg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Obama #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Hogg postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Hogg stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Obama keeping full guard, as Hogg tries to pass.
Hogg trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses. Obama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogg's guard. Nice move by Obama!#REVR#
Hogg controls Obama momentarily but Obama frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Hogg 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.
Obama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Obama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obama works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogg trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogg wants to control the position but Obama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Obama wants to pass the guard but Hogg is defending well.
Hogg is trying to maintain the position but Obama is very close to passing his half guard.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obama defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogg is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for a guillotine here but Obama defends easily. #SUB2#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogg is trying to keep Obama in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hogg checks it well.
Obama misses with a hook.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hogg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Hogg moved out of range.
Obama misses with a hook
and Hogg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Hogg takes one to the side of the head.
Obama throws a body kick that misses
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hogg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogg was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#T2#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogg.
A lazy body kick from Obama
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hogg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogg.
Hogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama is pulling down on Hogg's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogg, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hogg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogg happy to just control the position for now.
Hogg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hogg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
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 prevents Hogg from moving into mount.
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hogg trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hogg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Johnny Hogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Klegane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klegane throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sandor Klegane has been cut.
Obama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klegane.
Obama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klegane misses the jab.
A jab from Klegane misses. #CL#
Obama gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Klegane as the two fighters clinch.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Klegane.
A left hand lands to the body for Klegane.
Obama is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Klegane.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Klegane tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klegane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klegane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klegane.
Klegane lands a right hand.
Klegane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klegane tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Klegane avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Klegane.
A left hand lands to the body for Klegane.
Klegane lands with a left to the head.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klegane gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Klegane.
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klegane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane blocks a body shot from Obama.
Klegane cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Klegane scores with a shoulder strike.
Klegane dips a shoulder and cracks Obama with a mighty uppercut! Obama falls back against the cage and Klegane unloads with a barrage of strikes! Obama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Klegane screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane is the new heavyweight champion!
Sandor Klegane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 66 : Obama vs Dratchev
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dratchev's head backwards.
Dratchev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Dratchev that sends Obama to the canvas. Obama tries to scramble back to his feet but Dratchev brings him back down into side control.
Dratchev trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dratchev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama stops Dratchev from passing to mount.
Dratchev is still trying to improve position.
Obama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dratchev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Obama is not content to let Dratchev control the position.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Dratchev tries to score with some ground and pound. Obama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dratchev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dratchev wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Obama stops Dratchev from passing to mount.
Obama dodges the ground and pound from Dratchev.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dratchev in side control, throwing shots but Obama defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Dratchev.
Dratchev with the ground and pound but Obama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dratchev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev punching from mount but Obama doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dratchev controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dratchev throwing strikes here but Obama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Dratchev trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev trying to control but Obama is having none of it.
Dratchev with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Obama defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dratchev.
Obama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dratchev tries to control but Obama wriggling away. #T4#
Dratchev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Obama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Obama is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Obama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dratchev.
Dratchev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dratchev unloads with some shots from mount but Obama bucks and avoids them well.
Dratchev wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dratchev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Dratchev moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
Obama gets through Dratchev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dratchev wants a takedown but no success here.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
Dratchev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Dratchev's defenses. #T1#
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Obama digs a good body shot into Dratchev's ribs.
A good leg kick by Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dratchev to counter with a crisp jab.
Dratchev throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Dratchev.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama throws a sloppy head kick and Dratchev moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Dratchev misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Dratchev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Dratchev is predictable there
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Dratchev misses with a double jab #CL#
and Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dratchev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Obama instigates a clinch.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Dratchev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Dratchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dratchev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Obama is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch.
Obama tries a body shot but Dratchev blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dratchev's elbow.
Obama works on Dratchev's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama presses Dratchev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Obama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dratchev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Obama - the referee stops the clock and Dratchev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Obama. Dratchev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Obama has managed to clinch.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Obama tries to work over Dratchev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Dratchev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Obama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev is hanging on to Obama's back as he tries to escape.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama trying to control but not successfully.
Dratchev has the hooks in. Obama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Obama needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Obama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Surkho Dratchev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama avoids the strikes from Dratchev.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Dratchev tightening his grip on Obama, looking for the choke.
Dratchev struggling to land strikes to the head as Obama covers up. #T2#
Obama breaks Dratchev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obama content to stall in guard here.
Dratchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dratchev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dratchev looking to control.
Obama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dratchev working a defensive guard but Obama manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dratchev is trying to escape the position but Obama is controlling the position.
Dratchev is looking to regain half guard here but Obama keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dratchev is trying to escape the position but Obama is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Dratchev looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dratchev takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obama is able to avoid easily.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Dratchev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Dratchev.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Obama appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dratchev connects with a body shot.
Dratchev throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dratchev throws out the jab.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Dratchev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Dratchev is just out of range.
Dratchev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama is looking to clinch but Dratchev is avoiding it. #T2#
Dratchev misses with a left hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Obama throwing a counter right hand but Dratchev manages to avoid it.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
Dratchev is working for takedown but Obama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Dratchev avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Dratchev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama lands a shot to the body.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama pushes Dratchev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Dratchev is rocked!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.#T4#
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dratchev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dratchev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Dratchev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Obama after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dratchev.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama had his way with Surkho Dratchev in that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dratchev tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Dratchev.
Dratchev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dratchev.
Dratchev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dratchev slips a straight right by Obama.
Dratchev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Obama misses.
Dratchev throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Dratchev drops Obama with a nice combination! Dratchev dives into Obama's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Obama is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully.
Oh Obama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dratchev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Dratchev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dratchev throws an elbow that misses. Obama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dratchev's guard. Nice move by Obama!#REVR##SUB2#
Dratchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dratchev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obama defends well.
Obama is stalling in the full guard.
Surkho Dratchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Dratchev working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obama stays in close to Dratchev's body and controls the position. #T3#
Obama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dratchev working a defensive guard here.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dratchev is trying to keep Obama in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Dratchev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama tries to clinch there but Dratchev circles away.
Dratchev is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
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.
Dratchev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dratchev misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Dratchev. Dratchev maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Dratchev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obama cracks Dratchev with a nice body shot.
Dratchev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama is working Dratchev over against the cage.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Obama.
I think Obama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tom Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Surkho Dratchev was interviewed post fight and said 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: CCC 52 : Obama vs Bacia
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Obama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bacia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bacia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
A low kick from Bacia misses #CL#
and Obama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacia.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bacia looks winded!
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Bacia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacia's elbow.
Bacia prevents a body shot from Obama. #T1#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Bacia controls his hands.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bacia blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama has Bacia pressed against the cage, preventing Bacia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bacia tries to break free but Obama pushes him back against the cage.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacia's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama digs a right hand into Bacia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bacia's gas tank.
Bacia blocks a body shot from Obama.
Bacia is trying to push Obama away but Obama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama tries to work over Bacia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bacia prevents a body shot from Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bacia.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama misses with some punches.
Bacia is looking to break free of the clinch but Obama has double underhooks.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bacia's elbow.
Bacia tries to break free but Obama pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Bacia controls the action.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bacia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Bacia backwards. #BC2#
Bacia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Bacia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bacia misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Bacia throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obama. #CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Bacia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Obama. #T4##BC2#
Bacia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bacia momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
Bacia scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama moves forwards but Bacia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bacia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Bacia misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bacia thinking.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
A nice side step and Bacia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing. #CUT#That has opened up Mabuz Bacia's cut even more.#CL#
Obama drives through and clinches with Bacia against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mabuz Bacia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bacia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Bacia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bacia jabs Obama right on the nose. Obama blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Obama rushes Bacia and presses him up against the cage.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bacia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacia is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries a body shot but Bacia blocks it.
Bacia blocks a body shot from Obama.
Bacia has had enough of the clinch but Obama keeps him there for the moment.
Bacia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Bacia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Bacia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bacia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bacia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bacia! But no joy.
A jab from Obama does it's job there.
Bacia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Obama.
Obama wants to clinch
and Bacia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Obama misses with a left hand
and Bacia counters with a three punch combo that has Obama backing up. Obama nods at Bacia to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bacia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bacia gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Obama gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tom 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.

Event: CCC 43 : Wilder vs Obama
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Obama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Obama.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Wilder working aggressively here. #BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand. #CL#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with the head strike. #T1#
Obama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama lands a right hand.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama is working Wilder over against the cage.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
I was talking to Wilder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2##BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Wilder moves to clinch but Obama breaks away
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a head shot.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing. #T3##CL#
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Wilder rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Obama.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama. #BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch. #T4#
Obama takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a huge left! Wilder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Obama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wilder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Obama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new heavyweight champion!
Tom Obama thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 35 Gunnarson vs Al Dariush
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Obama slips a straight right by Norberg.#TD#
Norberg feints and as Obama raises his hands in defense, Norberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Obama controlling the position.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Norberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Norberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norberg wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Norberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Norberg swings widly with a right hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but Norberg 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.
Obama follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Norberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norberg.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norberg wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norberg misses with a wild body shot.
Norberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Norberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg cracks Obama with a good jab.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norberg lands a jab.#T4##CL#
Norberg has managed to clinch.
Norberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norberg's elbow.
A short right from Norberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norberg.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Norberg is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Obama. #CUT2#Buster Norberg's cut is getting worse.
A hook to the body from Obama.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Norberg controls his hands.
Obama tries a body shot but Norberg blocks it.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Norberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama is looking to clinch but Norberg is avoiding it.
Norberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obama.
Obama throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Norberg crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Puno throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Obama slips a straight right by Puno.
A punch lands to the side of Puno 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Obama slips under a jab from Puno.#KD#
Puno lands a big uppercut and Obama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obama looks OK. Puno waves Obama back to his feet!#CL#
Puno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Obama misses with a body punch.
A short right from Obama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno works the jab nicely.#KD#
Puno lands a big uppercut and Obama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obama looks OK. Puno waves Obama back to his feet!#ROC#Obama is rocked!
Puno misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno misses with an uppercut
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puno lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Obama - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Puno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
Adan Puno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Obama darts in trying to clinch
and Sampson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Obama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Sampson.#CL2#
Sampson gets a clinch. #T2#
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sampson.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Sampson lands a body punch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sampson. #T4#
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Sampson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Obama is rocked!#KD2#
Sampson drops Obama onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obama is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Obama! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sampson is unloading with more strikes now! Obama drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
An out of breath Douglas Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Amir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Amir throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
Amir moves away from the strike by Obama.
Amir throws a body shot but no joy.
Amir takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Amir clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Amir gets control of Obama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir looking for a sweep. Not yet Amir, not yet.
Obama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Amir working for a triangle but Obama defends it easily.
Obama preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Obama avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obama is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir.
Amir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amir is looking to improve his position.
Amir trying to control from the bottom.
Obama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Amir with the active half guard here but Obama passes nicely into side control.
Obama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Obama controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amir is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Amir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Amir has an active guard here but Obama has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama is taking a breather. Amir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Obama is thwarting Amir's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obama controlling the action here.
Amir tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amir misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obama checks the leg kick.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Amir moves away and avoids it.
Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Amir darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amir.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Amir avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama works on Amir's body with a couple of short punches.
Amir tries to pull guard but Obama holds him up against the cage and eventually Amir drops back down to his feet.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amir backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amir lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Obama. #T1#
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Amir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
It looked like Amir was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amir throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Amir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Obama digs a right hand underneath Amir's ribcage. Amir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama lands a body punch.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amirs head.
Tom Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama is working Amir over against the cage.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Amir controls the action.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Amir is rocked!#T3#
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a right hand.
Oh Amir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama pushes Amir against the cage. Obama is working some dirty boxing. Obama pushes off with a quick right hook! Amir goes down! Amir tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Obama moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
After winning the bout, Tom Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Obama.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Emu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Emu persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Emu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obama's hands.
Emu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama throws a sloppy head kick and Emu moves out of range easily.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Emu avoids it.
A low kick lands for Emu.
Emu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obama but Obama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emu can pounce on him. #T1#
Emu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emu lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emu.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Emu slips a jab from Obama.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Emu loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Emu digs a good hook to Obama's body.
Emu misses with a few strikes there.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama throws a body punch but Emu moves out of range.
Emu tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Emu thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emu or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama, which made it look bad.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Limu Emu.
Obama misses the jab.
Emu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu slips under a jab.
Emu misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emu 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.
Emu slips under a jab from Obama.#T3#
Emu throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama moves out of range as Emu strikes.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a leg kick but Emu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obama defends it well.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emu in his tracks. #CL2#
Emu instigates a clinch.
Emu blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama prevents a body shot from Emu.
Emu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emu lands a shot to the body.
Obama pushes Emu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emu misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a right hand. #T4#
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu blocks a body shot from Obama.
Emu controlling the action here for a moment.
Emu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Emu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emu jumps guard but Obama stands there with Emu around his waist. Emu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emu wants to stall.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emu.
Emu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Emu can turn it around.
Emu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Emu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Emu wants to land a leg kick but Obama is out of range.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emu.
Emu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
Obama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Emu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emu dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Emu's shoulder, as Emu tries to avoid the shot.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Obama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Emu blocks a body shot from Obama.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Emu. #T1#
A body shot lands from Obama.
Emu is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
A short right from Obama.
Emu prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emu backwards.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Obama. #KD#
Obama drops Emu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Emu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama is working Emu over against the cage.
Emu is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Emu out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Seigel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Seigel sends Obama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Seigel is motioning to the referee to let Obama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Seigel throws a lazy body kick
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Seigel
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seigel.#CL#
Seigel tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seigel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seigel can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action. #KD2#
Seigel drops Obama with a big knee straight up the middle! Obama is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Obama circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Seigel. Obama falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Seigel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
An out of breath Bugsy Seigel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes keeps Obama at a distance using the push kick.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Obama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuentes scores with a spinning back kick!
Obama is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Fuentes lands a big uppercut and Obama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obama looks OK. Fuentes waves Obama back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuentes cracks Obama with a left hook right on the temple and Obama goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Fuentes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Obama is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
A victorious Pedro Fuentes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Dustfinger finds it's target.
Dustfinger tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dustfinger cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dustfinger throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dustfinger throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
Dustfinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a huge left! Dustfinger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Obama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dustfinger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Obama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Our winner, Tom Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Obama misses with a body kick. #TD#
Spong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spong lands in his opponent's guard.
Spong being controlled here momentarily.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Obama controlling Spong's posture.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Spong trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Spong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obama is pulling down on Spong's head to control his posture.
Spong postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Spong cracks Obama with a solid left hand.
Obama trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong won't allow Obama to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spong postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Obama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Spong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spong scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obama feints a counter leg kick.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Obama should have avoided that one.
Spong with a poor takedown
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Spong dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spong.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Spong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Obama throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Spong fails with the takedown.#T1#
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Obama cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tom Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama lands a left hand. #BC2#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama drops Spong with a straight right hand, right on the button! Obama follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obama throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Washington.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington unleashes a big counter combination but Obama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obama.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington keeps Obama at a distance using the push kick.
Washington tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Washington.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Obama's head.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama counters with an inside leg kick.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obama.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington works Obama's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Obama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington with a nice calf kick.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Washington avoids the body shot from Obama. #T2#
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Washington's hands.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards. #T3#
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Washington.#T4#
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obama counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Tom Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Washington forces Obama back against the cage and clinches.
Obama blocks a body shot from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is stalling here.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.#T1#
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Obama tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Obama is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Washington can turn it around.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Washington's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Obama digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Good body shot from Obama.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Obama lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama has Washington pushed against the cage.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obama avoids it.
Obama tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Obama to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama prevents a body shot from Washington.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Obama cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Obama blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Obama cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obama presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperial Washington!
Imperial Washington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses with a leg kick
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Jab from Puno.#CUT#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.#T1#
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a cross.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Obama rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Puno lands a left hand.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puno slips under a jab from Obama.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Puno.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Obama misses. #T4#
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puno.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama misses with a right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Puno misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adan Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama checks a low kick from Puno.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama clobbers Puno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Obama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.#T2#
Puno digs a good hook to Obama's body.
Obama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puno.
A jab from Obama misses.
That kick from Puno tenderised Obama's leg. Obama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with an inside leg kick.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Puno scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obama's hands.
Puno tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Puno is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.
Puno keeps Obama at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adan Puno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Puno throws an off balance right hand
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama digs a good hook to Puno's body. #T1#
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Obama misses.
Puno fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obama just manages to avoid it.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Puno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Puno misses
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.#T2#
Puno throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Puno cracks Obama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obama to stand back up!#ROC#Obama is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama thows a body kick. Puno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Puno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Puno tries to counter by clinching up but Obama breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Puno throws a leg kick
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Puno throws a lazy body kick
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks. #T4#
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puno is looking to clinch.
Obama digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Obama misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Puno.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Obama.
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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
A relieved looking Tom Obama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson slips a jab from Obama.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Sampson blocks the body kick.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sampson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Sampson connects with a leg kick.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama works the jab nicely.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.#T2##CL#
Sampson clinches.
Nice body punch from Sampson - that landed with a thud.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
I was talking to Sampson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Obama digs a right hand into Sampson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sampson's gas tank.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson. #BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Sampson.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Obama.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Sampson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Sampson off balance momentarily.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a nice leg kick.
Obama looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well. #CL#
Sampson moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
Sampson misses with some punches.
Obama misses with some punches.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Sampson slips a jab from Obama.
Sampson swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Obama avoided it.#T1#
Obama moves away from the strike by Sampson.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama throws a push kick but Sampson slaps the foot to one side.
As Obama backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Sampson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sampson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sampson throws an off balance right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sampson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Obama misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sampson instigates a clinch.
Obama gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Sampson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sampson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Sampson digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards. #T3#
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
A short right from Sampson.
Douglas Sampson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sampson digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Sampson tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson. #ROC#Obama is rocked!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obama.#T4#
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson is working Obama over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson. #KD#
Sampson drops Obama onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obama is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sampson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Obama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Obama drops to his knees and Sampson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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.

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
Obama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maluga staying out of range there.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Maluga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obama! Maluga lets Obama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama misses the body punch
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Obama toppling to the canvas! Obama scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#ROC#Obama is rocked!
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Maluga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama with a nice calf kick.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks. #T3#
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maluga is out of range and Obama settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Obama tries to land a leg kick but Maluga saw it coming and moves away.
As Obama backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maluga checks a leg kick.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Maluga's shoulder, as Maluga tries to avoid the shot.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Maluga ducks down to avoid it.
Obama misses the jab.
Obama looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Maluga's head but Maluga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.#T1#
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama lands a nice hook to Maluga's body. Maluga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Maluga moved out of range.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Obama toppling to the canvas! Obama scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#T2#
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Obama is looking to clinch.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama wants to clinch but Maluga slips to the side
and Maluga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama misses with a hook.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maluga checks it well.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Obama throws out a loose jab but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Maluga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Obama misses
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obama! Maluga lets Obama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Maluga finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Obama out cold! What a finish! Maluga is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kilo Maluga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Obama connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Good leg kick by Puno.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a body kick that misses
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Obama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama lands with a cross. #T1#
Obama pounces like a tiger and cracks Puno with a vicious hook! Puno is down but not out! Obama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Obama!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Dankovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dankovich swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
A jab from Obama misses.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dankovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Obama slips a jab from Dankovich.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1##KD2#
Dankovich cracks Obama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dankovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obama to stand back up!
Obama scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Dankovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Dankovich moves forwards but Obama connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Dankovich moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Good leg kick by Obama. #T2#
Dankovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dankovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dankovich throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich counters with a nice body shot.
Dankovich drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dankovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankovich.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dankovich moves out of range as Obama strikes.#T3#
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dankovich counters with a left to the body.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama lands with a shot to the body.
Obama digs a good body shot into Dankovich's ribs.
Obama swinging wildly here.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Dankovich misses with a leg kick
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#That has opened up Anzor Dankovich's cut even more.
Obama throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama tests Dankovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Dankovich.
Obama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama backing away here, and Dankovich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anzor Dankovich's cut.
That's time! Obama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dankovich checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Dankovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Dankovich down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich scores with a body shot.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dankovich looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range. #T1#
A combination from Obama does no damage. #KD2#
Dankovich lands a big right hand that sends Obama crashing to the mat! Dankovich stays standing though and waves Obama back to his feet!#ROC2#Obama is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Obama cracks Dankovich with a good jab.
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Dankovich counters with a big left hand that crumples Obama! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Obama throws a hook to the side of Romanow's head but Romanow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Romanow misses.
As Romanow backs away, Obama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Obama.#CUT#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama takes one on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Obama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romanow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Obama misses.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Obama catches Romanow right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Obama misses with a straight left.
Obama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romanow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick lands for Obama.
Obama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romanow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obama is looking to slow Romanow down with leg kicks.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Romanow blocks a leg kick.
And Romanow tries to counter it with a takedown but Obama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obama avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#KD#
Obama cracks Romanow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Obama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romanow to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow with the counter takedown but Obama avoids it easily.#KD#
Obama cracks Romanow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Obama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romanow to stand back up!#ROC#Romanow is rocked!
Obama scores with a body shot.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Romanow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obama's waist but Obama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romanow off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Romanow looks winded!
Obama throws a hook but Romanow blocks it.
Obama cracks Romanow with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A relieved looking Tom Obama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Boomer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mike Boomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomer misses with a low kick.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boomer walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
Boomer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boomer throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Obama misses the target.
Boomer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obama.
That kick from Boomer tenderised Obama's leg. Obama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama scores with a jab to the head.
Boomer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boomer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boomer scores with a head kick. Obama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boomer throws a head kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook but Boomer blocks it.
Boomer throws a head kick that half lands.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Boomer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been informed that Boomer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boomer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boomer throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Boomer throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boomer. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Boomer.
Boomer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boomer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Boomer throws out a leg kick but Obama moves out of range and Boomer only half commits.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boomer.
Boomer tries a head kick but it misses.
Boomer tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Boomer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Boomer moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Boomer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boomer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama moves forwards but Boomer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boomer loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Boomer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boomer throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Boomer slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boomer! But no joy.
Boomer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boomer ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boomer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boomer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Boomer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Boomer misses the target.
Obama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Boomer ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Boomer throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boomer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Boomer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boomer moves away.
Boomer checks a leg kick.
Boomer tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Boomer misses with an uppercut
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Boomer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boomer tries to land a body kick
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #T4#
Boomer avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama throws a leg kick but Boomer checks it.
Boomer connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boomer. Obama shrugs it off though.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Boomer avoids a kick to the body.
Boomer throws a nice head kick!
Boomer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boomer moves forwards but Obama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Boomer. That snapped Obama's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boomer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Boomer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boomer looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Boomer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boomer finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
A punch lands to the side of Obama 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Boomer darts in and clinches Obama up against the cage.
Boomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama blocks an elbow strike.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Boomer backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boomer lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Boomer.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Obama. #T1#
Obama has Boomer pressed against the cage.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama tries to work over Boomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama effectively controlling the action here.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Boomer controls the action.
Boomer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Boomer controls the action.
Obama blocks a body shot from Boomer.
Obama digs a right hand into Boomer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boomer's gas tank.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Boomer controls the action.
Obama leaning against his opponent.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Obama lands a body punch.
Boomer is breathing heavily.
Boomer tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boomer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Boomer takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama blocks a body shot from Boomer.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Boomer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off. #KD#
Obama drops Boomer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boomer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Boomer is rocked!
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Boomer is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Boomer out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Obama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knuckles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Professor Knuckles has been cut.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Obama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knuckles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Obama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Obama is looking for a counter combo.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Professor Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama connects with a high kick.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obama rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.#CUT#That has opened up Professor Knuckles's cut even more.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knuckles stuns Obama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Knuckles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knuckles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obama misses with a leg kick.
Knuckles wants to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knuckles if he has to take too many more of those.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Knuckles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Obama.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Obama stuffs the takedown.
Tom Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Obama thuds his right hand into Knuckles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knuckles misses with a body punch
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Professor Knuckles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obama checks it well.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Obama takes a swing at Knuckles's ribcage but misses.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#Professor Knuckles's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body shot.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Knuckles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Knuckles swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Obama tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama connects with a right hand. Knuckles shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knuckles might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Obama has got the better of the exchanges.
Obama throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knuckles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Professor Knuckles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Obama!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama throws a hook but Tryastsyn avoids it easily.
Tryastsyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tryastsyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obama's waist but Obama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tryastsyn off to one side.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Tryastsyn's ribs.
Tryastsyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obama.
Tryastsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Obama misses
and Tryastsyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama throws a sloppy head kick and Tryastsyn moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Obama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tryastsyn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tryastsyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tryastsyn on the ground.#T1#
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.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Obama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tryastsyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Tryastsyn postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Tryastsyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obama's head.
Obama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obama tries to get out of the position.
Obama is controlling Tryastsyn's posture.
Tryastsyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tryastsyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Tryastsyn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tryastsyn stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tryastsyn stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of elbows.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tryastsyn stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Tryastsyn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Obama controls Tryastsyn momentarily but Tryastsyn frees himself.
Obama has control of Tryastsyn's left arm, preventing Tryastsyn from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obama is looking to stand up but Tryastsyn isn't so interested in that idea.
Tryastsyn distracts Obama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tryastsyn working his ground and pound in the gym.
Obama managing to control the position.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands a big shot to Obama's brow.
Tryastsyn stands up over Obama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tryastsyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tryastsyn manages to avoid it.
Tryastsyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama is looking to wear down Tryastsyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Tryastsyn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tryastsyn stops Obama from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obama defending well though.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tryastsyn is nestled in close to Obama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Tryastsyn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obama defending well though.
Obama is not content to let Tryastsyn control the position.#T1#
Tryastsyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tryastsyn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Obama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tryastsyn has cracked it and Obama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tryastsyn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
An out of breath Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Obama does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Peterson looks winded!
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Obama needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Peterson just on the top of the head. Peterson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Peterson - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Obama walks away with a smile on his face. Mike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obama scores with a nice body kick.
Mike misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Obama counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mike! Obama lets Mike back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Iron Mike has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Obama clinches.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mike looks winded!
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
A short uppercut from Obama. #KD#
Obama drops Mike onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mike is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Mike is rocked!
Obama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mike! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Obama is unloading with more strikes now! Mike drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 78
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama throws a quick counter head kick but Doomclaw was just out of range.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomclaw.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama misses with a straight left. #CL#
Obama drives through and clinches with Doomclaw against the ropes.
Doomclaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doomclaw is trying to push Obama away but Obama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doomclaws head.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doomclaw backwards.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama avoiding damage as Doomclaw throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomclaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Obama.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Doomclaw throws an elbow but misses.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doomclaw or not.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Doomclaw is rocked!#T1#
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Doomclaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doomclaw looks winded!
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Good body shot from Obama.
Doomclaw seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Obama.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama cracks Doomclaw with a nice body shot.
Obama creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Doomclaw crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Doomclaw face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Obama takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 76
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Obama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Obama.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.#T1#
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Obama. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land. #BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
Obama tries to land a leg kick but Magomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Magomedov swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a hook.
Obama throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obama.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Obama slips to the side
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the ropes.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov trying to stall but Obama improves his position.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Obama.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obama misses with a right hand #KD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut that drops Obama onto his backside! Obama bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Obama is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov backing away here, and Obama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Magomedov drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Obama onto his butt! Obama pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up with Obama and pushes him back against the ropes.
Magomedov pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Obama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Obama can turn it around.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obama looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looks like Magomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Obama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magomedov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Obama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Magomedov.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obama drops his guard momentarily, allowing Magomedov to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Obama! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Magomedov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Waldron slips under a jab.
Waldron throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Obama cracks Waldron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Waldron counters with a straight right hand.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Waldron is out of range.
Waldron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waldron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Waldron counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waldron.
Waldron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waldron gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama tries to circle away but Waldron has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waldron blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Waldron slips a straight right by Obama.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Obama - that will leave a mark!
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waldron.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Waldron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Waldron's head backwards.#CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waldron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Waldron misses the jab.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Obama lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waldron wants to clinch.
Waldron thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obama if he has to take too many more of those.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Waldron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Waldron misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama cracks Waldron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waldron blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waldron unleashes a big counter combination but Obama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waldron counters with a left to the body.
Waldron cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Waldron.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waldron missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Waldron.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Waldron. #T1#
Waldron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama misses the body punch #KD2#
and Waldron counters with a straight right that drops Obama on his ass! Obama jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Waldron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waldron checks it well.
Waldron tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama is looking to chop away at Waldron's legs.
It seemed like Waldron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Waldron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waldron! But no joy.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Obama. #T2#
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Waldron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Waldron tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama throws a counter high kick but Waldron was just alert enough to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama misses with a leg kick.
Waldron is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldron misses with a wild body shot.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Johnny Waldron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Waldron.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Waldron takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Waldron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waldron misses with the body kick
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Waldron takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Waldron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Waldron counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama with the inside leg kick.
Waldron is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#Johnny Waldron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Waldron staying out of range there.
Waldron throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Obama checks a leg kick nicely.
Waldron moves away from the strike by Obama.
Waldron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Waldron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Waldron as he checks the leg kick.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Waldron.
Obama connects with a single shot there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Waldron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Magomedov cracks Obama with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Obama get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Obama looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Magomedov defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Obama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Magomedov pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Magomedov pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Obama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Magomedov rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Magomedov tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Obama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Obama digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tom Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Obama slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tom Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obama is out of range. #CL#
Dimitrov gets tackled into the ropes by Obama. Obama maintains the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dimitrov blocks a body shot from Obama. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimitrov throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Dimitrov with a nice cross.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Obama scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama thuds a left hand into Dimitrov's body.
Dimitrov looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimitrov moves away.
Dimitrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimitrov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Dimitrov's cut even more.
Obama feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dimitrov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Obama wants to clinch.
Tharrier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a leg kick but Tharrier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tharrier throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Obama swings for the body but Tharrier moves out of range.
Tharrier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tharrier tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a head kick but Tharrier moves out of range.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tharrier. That snapped Obama's head back. #T1#
Tharrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tharrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tharrier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Obama lands an overhand right.
Tharrier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tharrier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Tharrier misses its intended target. #T2#
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tharrier.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a head kick. Tharrier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obama lands with a nice combination. Tharrier backs away looking to recover.
Tharrier throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Obama counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Tharrier to the mat, face first! Obama goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Tharrier is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#KD#
Obama scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tharrier to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Obama away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tharrier got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Obama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Obama feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tharrier collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tom Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 65
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Obama throws a series of strikes that have Magomedov backpedaling.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks. #CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
A short left from Obama.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the ropes.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
Obama lands a right hand. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Magomedov is working Obama over against the ropes.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Obama.
Obama misses with some punches.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Obama avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is working Obama over against the ropes.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Magomedov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Obama misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obama lands a right hand.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magomedov is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Nikolai Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obama in his tracks. #T1##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Obama improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Obama wants to stall.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Obama working aggressively here.
Magomedov works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov pushes Obama back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Obama gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Obama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Obama improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama misses with the head strike. #T1#
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns Magomedov into the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Magomedov is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working Obama over against the ropes.
Magomedov cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##KD2#
Obama walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Magomedov rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Obama has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CL2#
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Obama.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Obama has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Obama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Obama is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tom Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama throws an off balance right hand
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Obama misses.
Magomedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing.
Magomedov takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Obama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Obama lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.#T2#
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Obama cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Magomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obama misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama. #BC2#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws a lazy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Obama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magomedov presses Obama against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Magomedov.
Well Magomedov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 44:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Obama lands with a hook. Quick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obama slips a straight right by Quick.
Nice uppercut lands for Quick. That snapped Obama's head back.
Quick misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a right hand to the body.
Obama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Quick misses the shot to the body.
Quick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quick in his tracks.
Quick misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Quick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Quick if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Obama checks a leg kick nicely.
Quick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obama circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quick blocks a body shot from Obama.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quick or not.
Quick looks winded!
Obama pushes Quick back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama stalling in the clinch but Quick improves position.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama pushes Quick back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Obama just leaning against Quick, taking a breather.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Quick is rocked!
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Quick is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama creates a bit of distance for himself, with Quick pressed up against the ropes and cracks Quick with a massive uppercut! Quick goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Obama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tom Obama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 60 | Obama vs. Ringnes
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama lands a jab to the head.
Ringnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ringnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ringnes is able to avoid easily.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama lands a head kick!
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama swings for the body but Ringnes moves out of range.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Ringnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ringnes has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ringnes .
Ringnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ringnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ringnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ringnes .
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ringnes .
Ringnes misses the jab.
Obama misses the jab.
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Ringnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama misses with a hook. Ringnes ducked under it nicely.
Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ringnes .
Obama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ringnes avoids the body shot from Obama.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Ringnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Ringnes wants to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch position.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
Obama checks a low kick from Ringnes .
Ringnes slips under a jab.
Ringnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringnes throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ringnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringnes misses with a hook.
Ringnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Ringnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Ringnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ringnes lunges at Obama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obama's hand.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ringnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Ringnes misses with a low kick.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ringnes can do to turn this around?
Obama throws a right hand that Ringnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringnes also avoids with ease.
That kick from Obama tenderised Ringnes 's leg. Ringnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama throws a right hand that Ringnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringnes also avoids with ease.
Ringnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Ringnes scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Obama beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringnes wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
A cross from Ringnes lands.
Ringnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ringnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ringnes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Ringnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama with a hook.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Ringnes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ringnes walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
A swing and a miss from Obama.#T2#
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ringnes ducks right into an uppercut from Obama.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes being controlled against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ringnes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arild Ringnes takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Ringnes throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama tests Ringnes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Obama defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a good low kick that Ringnes was not able to check. #CL#
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Ringnes in a clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ringnes lands a right hand.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama wants to stall.
Obama trying to control the position but instead, Ringnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obama into the ropes.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Obama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
Ringnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Obama.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes . #BC2#
Ringnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ringnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ringnes misses with a looping right.#T2#
Obama takes a swing at Ringnes 's ribcage but misses.
Ringnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ringnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Ringnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obama is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ringnes .
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ringnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.
Ringnes throws a chopping leg kick but Obama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Obama closes the distance and pushes Ringnes back into the ropes.
Obama taking a breather.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks a body shot from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Obama lunges at Ringnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ringnes 's hand.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Obama steps away.
Ringnes throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ringnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Ringnes scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama scores with a spinning back kick!
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ringnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with a hook
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Obama looks to land a left hand but Ringnes moved out of range nicely.
Obama thumps Ringnes with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ringnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringnes .
Ringnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Ringnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ringnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Ringnes avoids it easily.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama tried to counter with a leg kick but Ringnes avoided it.
Ringnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ringnes walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama. #KD#
Obama looks low and kicks high, catching Ringnes right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Ringnes ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Ringnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obama is out of range and Ringnes settles back down.
Ringnes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama keeps Ringnes at a distance using the push kick.
Ringnes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Ringnes circles away.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
letting Ringnes counter with a right hand.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Ringnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
You can see that Ringnes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Obama looks to land a body kick but Ringnes moved away.
Ringnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama walks into a stiff left hand from Ringnes .
Obama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ringnes eats them both and turns towards Obama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.
Obama cracks Ringnes with an open hand slap.
Ringnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ringnes misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama misses the jab.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Ringnes throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Ringnes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Obama tenderised Ringnes 's leg. Ringnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringnes .
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ringnes . That did some damage!#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringnes .
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Ringnes 's ribs.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Ringnes wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ringnes 's hands.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ringnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ringnes throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ringnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ringnes thinking.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Ringnes throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
Ringnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ringnes with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Ringnes .

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Diego tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Obama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama throws a lazy head kick
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Diego is looking for the big counter here.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama stalling in the clinch but Diego improves position.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocking some punches.
Obama prevents a body shot from Diego.
Obama tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama just leaning against Diego, taking a breather.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T2#
A body shot lands from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Obama tries to tie him up.
Maybe Obama would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Diego gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama is working Diego over against the ropes.
Obama gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Obama cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego looks winded!
Diego blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obama blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Diego has Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama is trying to stall.
Obama lands a body punch.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama is trying to stall.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Obama wants to stall.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A short right from Obama.
Obama prevents a body shot from Diego. #BC#
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Obama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
A good leg kick by Obama.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Diego instigates a clinch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego is breathing heavily.
Obama gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obama presses Diego against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Obama taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama is muscling Diego up against the ropes and as Diego bounces back off, Obama cracks him with a huge right hand! Diego crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
Tom Obama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Draughn Diego had this to say: 'You’re so lucky I wasn’t at full energy Durand. I’m gonna kill you I’m the rematch. You’re so lucky.'.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Dimitrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimitrov throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimitrov throws an off balance right hand
and Obama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Obama blocks the leg kick.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimitrov misses with a left hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrov.
Dimitrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
A jab from Dimitrov finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Dimitrov clips Obama with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Obama a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dimitrov throws a front kick aimed at Obama's knee but Obama avoids it well.
Dimitrov misses with the body kick
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Dimitrov avoids the head kick by Obama.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the ropes and back into range.
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Dimitrov throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama scores with a kick to the body.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama avoids the head kick by Dimitrov.
Obama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimitrov will feel that in the morning.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimitrov tries to land a body kick
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Dimitrov takes one to the chin there.
Obama connects with a quick right hand that sends Dimitrov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 50 | Turner vs. Scorpion
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Obama looks to land a left hand but Upchurch moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Upchurch counters with a right hand to the body.
Upchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Upchurch.
Upchurch throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Upchurch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at potato place in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Obama misses.
It looked like Upchurch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama swings for the body but Upchurch moves out of range.
Upchurch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Obama misses
and Upchurch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings for the body but Upchurch moves out of range.
Upchurch gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Upchurch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Upchurch there.
Obama stuns Upchurch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Upchurch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Upchurch.
Obama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Upchurch. That one must have hurt.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Upchurch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Upchurch lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Obama goes down! The ref sends Upchurch to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Obama is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Upchurch was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Upchurch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Obama walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Upchurch rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Obama has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Obama is rocked!
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama misses with a low kick. #T2#
A low kick from Obama misses #KD#
and Upchurch counters with a nice uppercut that drops Obama onto his backside! Obama bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Upchurch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Upchurch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Upchurch misses with a straight left.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Upchurch misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a good low kick that Upchurch was not able to check.
Obama throws a head kick that misses.
Upchurch misses with a combination
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama connects with the punch.
Upchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Upchurch takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Tom Obama was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Brian Upchurch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Upchurch.
Obama keeps Upchurch at a distance using the push kick.
Obama takes a swing at Upchurch's ribcage but misses.
Upchurch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Upchurch misses with a looping left.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Upchurch has time to react.
Upchurch throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab. #KD2#
Obama drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Upchurch onto his butt! Upchurch pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama connects with a quick right hand that sends Upchurch tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Obama throws a head kick but Quick moves out of range.
Obama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quick loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.#CL#
Obama clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Obama is controlling him.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Quick controls the action.
Obama tries to work over Quick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quick tries a knee to the head but Obama blocks it.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quick is keeping busy.
Obama has Quick pressed against the ropes, preventing Quick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
A short uppercut from Obama.
Quick tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quick landing knees to the head.
Come on Obama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Quick controls his hands.
Quick misses with a knee to the head.
Obama is pushing Quick up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Quick.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Quick avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Quick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obama blocks it with crossed arms.
Obama lands a right hand.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quick looks winded!
Quick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obama stalling in the clinch but Quick improves position.
Quick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Obama's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama cracks Quick with a nice body shot.
Quick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Quick has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Obama is looking to control Quick's arms but Quick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obama has his back to the ropes.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quick looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely. #BC#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Quick.
Quick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obama.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quick has time to react.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pudzianowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Obama thuds his shin into the meat of Pudzianowski's side.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pudzianowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pudzianowski! Obama dives in looking to finish! Pudzianowski is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Proud FC 23
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Nurse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nurse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nurse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurse.
Obama lands with a shot to the body.
Obama slips a straight right by Nurse.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama lands with a nice body punch.
Obama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nurse back to the ropes. Obama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Nurse throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurse staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Obama moves away from the strike by Nurse.
Nurse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nurse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obama circles away quickly and effectively.
Obama misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nurse.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurse.#T1#
Obama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurse throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama takes one to the side of the head.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurse misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Nurse catches Obama right on the button with a cross.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Nurse.
Nurse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Nurse. Beautiful body shot.
Nurse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Nurse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Nurse scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama misses with a body kick.
Darnell Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Nurse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obama lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurse moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Nurse.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Nurse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nurse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obama's hands.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurse.
Nurse throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurse rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama throws a leg kick which misses Nurse's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurse tries to avoid it.
Nurse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nurse misses with a body shot.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Nurse's shoulder, as Nurse tries to avoid the shot.
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurse misses with a jab to the body
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurse missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama looks to land a combination but Nurse avoids it well.
Nurse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Nurse moved out of range nicely.
Nurse throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
A left lands for Nurse.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nurse misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Darnell Nurse's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurse cracks Obama with a good jab.
Nurse slips a straight right by Obama.
Nurse moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama slips a jab from Nurse.
Nurse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurse.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurse throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Nurse misses with a hook.
Nurse checks a low kick from Obama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Nurse saw that one coming.
Nurse misses with a straight left.
Nurse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darnell Nurse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Nurse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Darnell Nurse is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama lands with a straight right. Nurse didn't see that one coming.
Obama looks for the body kick but Nurse saw that one coming.
Obama takes a swing at Nurse's ribcage but misses.
Nurse misses with a straight right.
Obama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurse.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
Obama stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A right-left combo lands from Nurse.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Nurse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurse avoids the body shot from Obama.
A swing and a miss from Nurse.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurse misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
A slow jab from Nurse misses its intended target.
Nurse swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurse lands with an overhand left.
Nurse moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Nurse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurse.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurse.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurse misses the target.
Nurse throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurse. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Nurse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurse throws a shot to the body.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Nurse moves away and avoids it.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Obama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obama thuds his shin into the meat of Nurse's side.
Nurse connects with a body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama throws a hook but Nurse avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurse misses the target.
Nurse throws a lazy uppercut
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Nurse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurse loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Nurse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Nurse there.
Nurse lands a nice hook to Obama's body. Obama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws a chopping leg kick but Nurse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nurse on the side of the head. #CUT2#Darnell Nurse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nurse swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A big left from Nurse misses.
Obama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nurse counters with a three punch combo that has Obama backing up. Obama nods at Nurse to acknowledge the strikes.
Nurse throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Nurse is rocked!
Obama connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Nurse's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Nurse - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
After winning the bout, Tom Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Proud FC 17 Tradition
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Talboteasar lands a nice hook to Obama's body. Obama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talboteasar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Talboteasar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama blocks a jab.
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Talboteasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talboteasar throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talboteasar moves away.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Talboteasar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talboteasar moves away.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Talboteasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talboteasar jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Talboteasar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Talboteasar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talboteasar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Talboteasar connects with the punch.
Obama throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
Talboteasar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talboteasar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Talboteasar moved out of range nicely.
Talboteasar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Talboteasar throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talboteasar with a nice cross.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talboteasar manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama scores with a punch to the head.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Talboteasar is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Talboteasar.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Talboteasar misses with a looping right.
Talboteasar scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one.
Talboteasar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Obama rushes Talboteasar and presses him up against the ropes.
Talboteasar stalling in the clinch but Obama improves position.
Talboteasar lands with a right to the head.
Obama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talboteasar is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Talboteasar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama. #T3#
Nice body punch from Talboteasar.
Obama tries to work over Talboteasar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Talboteasar manages to break the clinch.
Obama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Talboteasar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talboteasar scores with a nice head shot.
Talboteasar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Obama misses.
It seemed like Talboteasar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talboteasar misses with a wild body shot.
Talboteasar slips under a jab.
Obama avoids the body shot from Talboteasar.
Obama misses with a hook. Talboteasar ducked under it nicely.
Talboteasar throws a counter combo.
Obama checks a leg kick nicely.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Talboteasar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Obama tries to bum rush Talboteasar with a series of wild strikes but Talboteasar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama missing with a left hand there. Talboteasar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talboteasar throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talboteasar moves away.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talboteasar.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Talboteasar.
Obama is looking to chop away at Talboteasar's legs.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama slips a jab from Talboteasar.
Obama wants to land a leg kick but Talboteasar is out of range.
Talboteasar 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Obama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Talboteasar lands a jab.
Obama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talboteasar looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Talboteasar scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talboteasar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talboteasar throws a shot to the body.
Talboteasar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talboteasar moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talboteasar scores with a jab to the head.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talboteasar manages to avoid it.#T1#
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Talboteasar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obama. Obama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talboteasar misses with a left hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talboteasar swinging wildly here.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talboteasar lands with a hook. Obama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talboteasar.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talboteasar misses with a hook.
Obama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talboteasar blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talboteasar throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range. #T2#
Talboteasar misses with a wild body shot.
Obama with a hook.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Talboteasar misses.
Obama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talboteasar was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talboteasar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Talboteasar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama jabs Talboteasar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.
Talboteasar throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Talboteasar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Talboteasar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Talboteasar tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Obama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Talboteasar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talboteasar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Talboteasar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Talboteasar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Talboteasar - just one landing.
Talboteasar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Talboteasar lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talboteasar misses with a few strikes there.
Obama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talboteasar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Talboteasar lands a jab.#ROC2#Obama is rocked!
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talboteasar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Talboteasar cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Talboteasar lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Obama throws a body punch but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Obama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Talboteasar drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talboteasar lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camulius Talboteasar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Obama catches Talboteasar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar digs a good body shot into Obama's ribs.
Talboteasar defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Talboteasar's leg but Talboteasar calmly moves out of range.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talboteasar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talboteasar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Talboteasar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talboteasar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Talboteasar scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talboteasar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Talboteasar scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Obama beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar with the inside leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Talboteasar blocks it.
Talboteasar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Obama blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Talboteasar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talboteasar tries a quick counter leg kick but Obama is wise to it.
Talboteasar cracks Obama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Talboteasar.
Obama takes a swing at Talboteasar's ribcage but misses.
Obama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talboteasar is out of range and Obama settles back down.
Obama tests Talboteasar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama misses with a double jab
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
Talboteasar lands a jab to the head.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Talboteasar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talboteasar is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Obama tries to bum rush Talboteasar with a series of wild strikes but Talboteasar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Obama.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama throws a head kick but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Talboteasar scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Obama to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Obama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talboteasar was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.#KD2#
Talboteasar scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Obama beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#KD2#
Talboteasar scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Obama beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Talboteasar missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Talboteasar is just out of range.#KD2#
Talboteasar drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Obama onto his butt! Obama pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talboteasar moves away.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Talboteasar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talboteasar cracks Obama with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Obama is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Obama is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Obama could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Camulius Talboteasar!

Event: Proud FC 15
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Obama feints and then cracks Umaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umaga down.
Nice jab there from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Umaga.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Obama connects with a right hand. Umaga shakes it off.
Umaga's coach down at BDS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Umaga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Obama.
Umaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Umaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the ropes.
Umaga lands a right hook to the body.
Umaga connects with a body shot that sends Obama's belly button to the back.#T1#
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Umaga momentarily.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Umaga's head backwards.
Umaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umaga tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umaga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama staying out of range there.
Umaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Umaga swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama thumps Umaga with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Umaga both land. Nice combination.
Obama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Umaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Umaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama misses with a hook.
Umaga throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range. #T3#
Obama takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obama scores with a punch to the head.
Obama checks a low kick from Umaga.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umaga has time to react.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
Umaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Umaga throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Umaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga lands the left hand.
Obama avoids the body shot from Umaga.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
It looks like Obama has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a body punch but Umaga moves out of range.
Umaga misses with a wild combination.
Umaga moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama is looking to wear down Umaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Umaga lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama connects with a looping right hand.
Umaga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obama if he has to take too many more of those.
Umaga connects with the punch.
Obama takes one on the button.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Umaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Umaga.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Umaga lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga wants to slow Obama down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Obama drives through and clinches with Umaga against the ropes. #T1#
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Umaga throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama takes a swing at Umaga's ribcage but misses.
Umaga misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga misses with a looping right.
Umaga throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umaga.
Umaga misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Umaga misses with a low kick.#T2#
Umaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umaga misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Umaga misses
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Umaga 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a head kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Umaga.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Umaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Umaga counters with a nice body kick.
Umaga throws out a leg kick but Obama moves out of range and Umaga only half commits.
Umaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Umaga throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Umaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga throws a push kick but Obama slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Umaga looks to move away, Obama throws a big counter combo but Umaga just gets out of the way.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Umaga.
Umaga throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga checks the leg kick.
Umaga tries to land a leg kick but Obama saw it coming and moves away.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama throws a big counter combination but Umaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Umaga is looking to chop away at Obama's legs.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Obama checks it.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Umaga throws a body kick that misses.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Obama backing away here, and Umaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umaga with a hook.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Umaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obama lands with a cross.
A big left from Umaga misses.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umaga.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Umaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Umaga throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Obama throws a shot to the body.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Obama weaves into range and cracks Umaga right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Umaga goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Obama is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A less than humble Tom Obama misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Proud FC 8 - Bushido
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Obama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Obama throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Obama lands a nice looking body shot.
Diego stalks Obama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Obama's face. Obama staggers backwards, shaken.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Obama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama misses with a hook to the body
and Diego counters with a leg kick.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Obama tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Obama looks winded!
Diego lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Diego has Obama pressed against the ropes, preventing Obama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes. #BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.#CL#
Diego rushes Obama and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Diego tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Obama prevents a body shot from Diego. #T3#
Diego taking a breather.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obama.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego presses Obama against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama misses with some punches.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego is working Obama over against the ropes.#T4#
Diego looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards. #KD#
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Obama crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#ROC#Obama is rocked!#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Diego.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #KD#
Diego breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Obama with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Obama looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Obama get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
A low kick from Obama is predictable there
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Diego throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Obama is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Draughn Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Obama blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Obama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Obama moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Obama misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama misses with a looping left.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Obama has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Obama lands a left hand.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obama throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Obama scores with a body shot.
McGuire sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Obama has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Obama.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Obama has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Obama.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands a right hand.
McGuire lands a body shot.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land. #T4#
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Obama tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the ropes.
Obama pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
McGuire walks into a big right hand from Obama and goes down! The referee sends Obama to a neutral corner as McGuire gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC2#McGuire is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Obama scores with a leg kick.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Obama tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Obama moves into the clinch.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
A short right from Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tom Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama presses McGuire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Obama pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks McGuire out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Proud FC 1
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Spike misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sunray Spike has been cut.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Obama swings for the body but Spike moves out of range.
Obama cracks Spike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Spike.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Spike's ribs.
Spike tries a head kick but it misses.
Spike scores with a jab to the body.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spike's head backwards.
Obama misses with a hook.
Spike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Spike ducks into a a hook from Obama and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Spike lands a head kick!
Spike throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Spike is breathing heavily.
Obama lands a body shot. #T1##KD2#
Obama scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Spike beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Obama cracks Spike with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
After the fight, Tom Obama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN K-1 7/30
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
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.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Obama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell misses the jab.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Bell.
Bell tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama misses with a hook
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell misses with a body shot #KD#
and Obama counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Bell goes down! Will Bell beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Doug Bell has been cut.#T1##KD#
Obama scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Bell to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Obama away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Bell got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Bell throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Bell.
Tom Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Bell walks into a big right hand from Obama and goes down! The referee sends Obama to a neutral corner as Bell gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
BAM! Obama delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bell like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN K-1 07/16
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Congo walks into a straight right hand from Obama.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Obama misses.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Obama.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Obama cracks Congo with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Congo get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Congo looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#T1#
Obama misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Congo walks into a big right hand from Obama and goes down! The referee sends Obama to a neutral corner as Congo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT2#Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Obama jabs at Congo's body.
Congo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Obama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Congo is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama jabs Congo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obama circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Congo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Obama wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A very excited looking Tom Obama rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN K1 7/02
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Quick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Quick.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Quick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quick.
A big left from Quick misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Quick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quick scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quick throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quick.#KD2#
Quick connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Obama onto his butt! Obama bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.#T1#
Obama tries to get into range but Quick steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Obama! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Quick scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dru Quick!
Dru Quick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN K1 6/11
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Obama jabs at Bon's body.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bon manages to avoid it.
Bon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Bon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama throws a hook but Bon avoids it easily.
Bon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Bon misses its target.
Obama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.#T1#
Obama looks to land a left hand but Bon moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Bon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bon.
Bon slips a straight right by Obama.
A counter left hand to the body from Bon misses its target.#T2#
Bon staying out of range there.
Bon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Bon misses its target.
Bon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bon avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bon moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Bon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bon tries to break free but Obama pushes him back against the ropes.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Bon is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama scores with a hook to the body.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Good body shot from Obama. #T4#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
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 short punch on the inside.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Bon's ribcage. Bon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Obama prevents Bon from breaking the clinch.
Bon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Bon controls the action.
Bon has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Obama has managed to clinch.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bon working hard to break the clinch.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Bon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Obama tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama gets through Bon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bon is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
Obama tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bon lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Obama tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bon's efforts to push away.#T2#
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bon.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bon prevents a body shot from Obama.
Bon blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Bon wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bon is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.#BC#
Bon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Bon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Bon's head but Bon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Obama misses the body punch
and Bon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bon is looking to wear down Obama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Bon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama lands a nice shot that snaps Bon's head back.
Obama swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
Bon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Obama finds it's way through Bon's defenses.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Bon is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama misses with the head strike.
Oh Bon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bon seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama gets through Bon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bon moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Bon misses its target.
Obama connects with a jab.#CL2#
Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon taking a breather.
Obama works on Bon's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bon is trying to break the clinch but Obama has him pressed against the ropes.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon. #T1#
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
Bon wants to stall.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bon prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama working aggressively here.
Bon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bon is trying to push Obama away but Obama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Bon blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bon misses its target.
Obama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Bon counters with a nice body shot.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.#KD2#
Obama catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Bon stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Bon walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T3#
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bon out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN K1 5/21
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Drama misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Obama scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Drama to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Obama away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Drama got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama tries to get into range but Obama steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Drama! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Obama scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
After the fight, Tom Obama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Obama slips a jab from Theriault.
A slow jab from Theriault misses its intended target.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Obama has Theriault up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Theriault's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theriault throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A short body shot lands from Theriault as the two fighters clinch.
Theriault lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Theriault.
Theriault blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Theriault lands a shoulder strike.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Theriault's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Theriault wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theriault lands with a light punch inside.
Theriault softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Theriault tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama blocking some punches.
Theriault is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theriault.
Theriault looks winded!
Obama works on Theriault's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theriault backwards.
Theriault tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama cracks Theriault with a nice body shot.
Obama lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theriault or not.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theriault's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Theriault is rocked!
Obama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theriault! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Obama is unloading with more strikes now! Theriault drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Finals
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Barboza misses with a jab to the body
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
Barboza looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barboza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Barboza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama avoids the body shot from Barboza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws a hook but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Barboza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Barboza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama cracks Barboza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barboza misses the jab.#T2#
Barboza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barboza rather than just go for the knockout.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barboza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Barboza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obama at a distance.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barboza.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barboza misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barboza slips under a jab from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Obama rushes Barboza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Barboza.
Barboza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barboza.
Barboza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Obama tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barboza digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the ropes.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Obama lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
Barboza pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barboza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bento Barboza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barboza lands a shot to the body.
Obama tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barboza.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barboza misses the target.
Barboza cracks Obama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obama throws a body punch but Barboza moves out of range.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Barboza cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Barboza throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barboza lands a slapping body shot.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barboza throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza lands with a straight right. Obama didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Obama looks to clinch #KD#
and Barboza counters with a nice uppercut that drops Obama onto his backside! Obama bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Obama is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
Obama lands a body shot.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barboza throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama tries to clinch up
and Barboza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama misses with an uppercut
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Obama avoids the body shot from Barboza.
Obama slips a jab from Barboza.
Barboza digs a good body shot into Obama's ribs.
A left lands for Barboza.#KD#
Barboza scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Obama to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Barboza away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Obama got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Barboza cracks Obama with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bento Barboza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Obama misses with a body shot.
Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Obama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Congo.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Congo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Congo clobbers Obama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Congo pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Obama tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Congo blocking some punches.
Congo lands with a light punch inside.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Congo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo lands a body punch.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Congo gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a body punch.
A short left from Congo.
Congo lands a right hand.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Congo back against the ropes. #T2#
A short left from Obama.
Obama prevents a body shot from Congo.
Obama lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Obama.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Congo pushes Obama back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
Congo blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Congo.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Obama misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Congo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Congo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obama's sensitive parts.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Obama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obama with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo lands with a right hand.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Congo. That snapped Obama's head back.
Congo throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Obama slips under a jab.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Congo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Congo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Obama drives through and clinches with Congo against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Congo lands a right hand.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Congo.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Congo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Congo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That kick from Congo tenderised Obama's leg. Obama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Congo.
Good leg kick by Congo.
Obama throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Congo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Congo misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Congo scrambles back to his feet.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Congo.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Congo thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Congo counters with a left to the body.
Congo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberto Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Congo thinking.
Congo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obama. Obama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Congo connects with an inside leg kick.
Congo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Obama moves into the clinch.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Congo's cut even more.
Obama tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo blocking some punches.
Congo lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Congo tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Congo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Congo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Congo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Obama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
Congo throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Obama instigates a clinch.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards. #T1#
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama blocks a body shot from Congo.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo blocking some punches.
Obama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo misses with some punches.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Congo.
Congo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Congo blocking some punches.
Obama is working Congo over against the ropes.
A short left from Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama is working Congo over against the ropes.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Congo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Tom Obama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#The cut above Roberto Congo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama had his way with Roberto Congo in that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
That's time! Obama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Congo instigates a clinch.
Obama misses with some punches.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Congo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Obama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Congo blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Congo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Congo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Congo is rocked!
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?#T1#
Congo blocking some punches.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo seems to have recovered his senses.
Congo blocking some punches.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Congo back against the ropes.
Congo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Obama. #CUT#Roberto Congo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Obama creates a bit of distance and cracks Congo with a massive left hook! Congo crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Obama stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
In his post fight interview, Tom Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Msomi misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Elifasi Msomi has been cut.
Msomi lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Msomi.
Elifasi Msomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Msomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Msomi misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Msomi's head but Msomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Msomi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama thuds a left hand into Msomi's body.
Msomi lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Obama closes the distance and pushes Msomi back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Obama.
Msomi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Msomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Msomi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Msomi misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Msomi.
Msomi blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Obama as the two fighters clinch.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Msomi looks winded!
Msomi prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Msomi tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Msomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Msomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Msomi fails to land.
Msomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Msomi. #T2#
Msomi working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Msomi backwards.
Msomi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Msomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Msomi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Msomi can turn it around.
Obama lands a body punch.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Msomi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Msomi's efforts to push away.
Obama lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Msomi backwards.
Msomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama works on Msomi's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama lands a shot to the body.
Obama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elifasi Msomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Obama drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Msomi onto his butt! Msomi pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Msomi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Msomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a huge right that knocks Msomi out cold! Obama is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Elifasi Msomi spoke after the fight, saying 'I fucking hate losing!!!!!!'.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama misses with a straight right.
Madzarov tries to clinch up
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Obama misses.
Madzarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.#CL2#
Obama gets tackled into the ropes by Madzarov. Madzarov maintains the clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov blocking some punches.
Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama digs a right hand into Madzarov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madzarov's gas tank.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama lands a right hand.
Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes. #T2#
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madzarovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madzarov can turn it around.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama working aggressively here.
Madzarov working aggressively here.
Madzarov has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madzarov or not.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Madzarov looks winded!
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madzarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Obama misses with a body shot
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov jabs at Obama's body.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madzarov at a distance.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madzarov doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Madzarov is just out of range.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama connects with a right hand. Madzarov shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Madzarov as he connects with a hook.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Obama takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madzarov moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Madzarov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obama blocks it well.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Madzarov's head.
Obama misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madzarov is breathing heavily.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madzarov can do to turn this around?
Madzarov moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Obama misses with a hook.
And Madzarov responds with a good body kick, but Obama manages to step out the way in time.
Madzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Madzarov feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Obama misses.
Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.#ROC#Madzarov is rocked!
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
A big left from Obama misses.
Madzarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madzarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and as Madzarov tries to reset, Obama cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Madzarov is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
In his post fight interview, Tom Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney scores with a nice head shot.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tourney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tourney misses with a wild body shot.
Tourney just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tourney misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Tourney throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Tourney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tourney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tourney slips a jab from Obama.
It looked like Tourney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
A little feinted left hand from Tourney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tourney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Tourney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Tourney's shoulder, as Tourney tries to avoid the shot.
Obama swings for the body but Tourney moves out of range. #T1#
Tourney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tourney.
Tourney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tourney misses with a leg kick.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tourney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tourney.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
It looked like Tourney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Tourney coming out on top.
Tourney misses with a body shot.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tourney counter with a right hand.
Tourney slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Tourney.
Tourney moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama staying out of range there.
Tourney tries to clinch up.#T2#
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Tourney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tourney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tourney.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tourney slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Obama misses.
Tourney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tourney moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obama just manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a hook but Tourney avoids it easily.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tourney takes one to the side of the head.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tourney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tourney lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Tourney misses its intended target.
Tourney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Tourney is out of range.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Tourney saw that one coming.
Tourney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Tourney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Obama misses.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Tourney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tourney throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws out a counter right but Tourney avoids it with no problem.
Tourney wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tourney rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tourney or not.
Tourney connects with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Tourney has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Tourney lands a knee to the body.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the ropes.
Tourney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Tourney works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
Tourney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney is trying to break the clinch but Obama is controlling him.#T2#
Tourney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Tourney looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Tourney misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
KT Tourney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tourney blocks an uppercut.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KT Tourney dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Obama missing with a left hand there. Tourney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney is looking to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch.
Tourney misses with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tourney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tourney throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Tourney slips the punch.
Tourney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Nice jab there from Tourney.
Tourney ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tourney misses with a hook.
Tourney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Obama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tourney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Tourney.
Tourney tries to land a knee to the head but Obama blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tourney.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tourney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney blocking some punches.
Obama tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama works on Tourney's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tourney. #T2#
Tourney lands with a left to the head.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama tries to work over Tourney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama pushes Tourney back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama pushes Tourney back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Tourney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tourney's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Tourney.
Tourney prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obama 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 A
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Aleex Kayy has been cut.
Kayy tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kayy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kayy pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Kayy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Kayy lands a shoulder strike.
Kayy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Obama pushes Kayy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Kayy.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kayy misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy working aggressively here.
Kayy tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Kayy back against the ropes.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with the head strike. #T2#
Obama works on Kayy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kayy blocking some punches.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kayy backwards.
A short right from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleex Kayy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Obama is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kayy cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Kayy rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayy's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayy wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Kayy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kayy can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kayy can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Kayy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kayy.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kayy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kayy - that landed with a thud.
Obama misses with some punches.
Kayy lands with a right to the head.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kayy tries to circle away but Obama has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kayy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy. #T2#
Kayy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kayy can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Kayy misses with some punches.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Kayy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kayy digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kayy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayy.
Kayy throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A short left from Kayy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayy.
Kayy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleex Kayy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleex Kayy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Kayy slips the punch.
Kayy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kayy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kayy cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kayy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Kayy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama misses with a right hand
enabling Kayy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kayy lands a body shot.
Kayy throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Aleex Kayy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kayy counters with a nice body shot.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kayy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kayy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kayy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kayy misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Kayy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kayy throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Kayy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleex Kayy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kayy! But no joy.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
and Kayy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayy slips a jab from Obama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kayy. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama tries to move into range but Kayy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obama lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kayy misses its intended target.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama throws a hook but Kayy blocks it.
Kayy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Kayy moves away and avoids it.
Obama moves out of range as Kayy strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleex Kayy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kayy 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleex Kayy!
A very excited looking Aleex Kayy 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.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 2 A
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumajin moves away from the strike by Obama.
Kumajin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kumajin throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Obama counters with a beautiful hook that drops Kumajin to the mat! Will Kumajin be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Obama to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Kumajin is up. He looks OK to continue. #CUT2#It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
Kumajin throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Kumajin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with a hook #KD2#
and Obama counters with a beautiful hook that drops Kumajin to the mat! Will Kumajin be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Obama to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Kumajin is up. He looks OK to continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumajin loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama slips under a jab from Kumajin.
Kumajin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kumajin out cold! What a finish! Obama is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
After the fight, Tom Obama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 1 A
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Joe Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Obama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away. #KD#
Obama catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Armstrong stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Armstrong walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong wants to clinch but Obama slips to the side#KD#
and Obama counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Armstrong goes down! Will Armstrong beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#CUT#That has opened up Joe Armstrong's cut even more.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Obama counters with a right hand from hell and Armstrong is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Joe Armstrong had this to say: 'God bless America! We will fucking nuke you ALL!'.

Event: VKT Trials 1: Los Angeles
Date: Jul 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus throws out a powerful jab.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Jesus moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
As Jesus tries to get set, Obama tries to push him back and clinch up but Jesus manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jesus.
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Jesus - just one landing.
Jesus cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jesus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
Jesus moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jesus. Jesus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obama lands an overhand right.
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus scores with a nice strike.
Jesus swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Jesus lands a really nice looking cross but Obama seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jesus.#T1#
Obama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jesus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jesus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away.#CL2#
Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Obama.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the ropes.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Obama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Obama pushes Jesus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jesus looks winded!
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Jesus's head. #ROC#Jesus is rocked!
Jesus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jesus is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama pushes Jesus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Jesus with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Jesus looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Jesus get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A victorious Tom Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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