PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 2884 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Adeboye Temidare (ranked 370 p4p, 330 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

OcasioCortez
vs
Temidare

206 cm
23
280
5 - 4 - 0

202 cm
22
264
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temidare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands with an overhand left.
OcasioCortez lands with an overhand left.
OcasioCortez drops his hands momentarily and Temidare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temidare checks a leg kick.

OcasioCortez closes the distance and pushes Temidare back into the cage.
Temidare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Temidare takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temidare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Temidare tries to bum rush OcasioCortez with a series of wild strikes but OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Temidare counters with an inside leg kick.
Temidare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temidare lands with a kick to the temple. OcasioCortez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.
Temidare cracks OcasioCortez with a good jab.
Good exchange - Temidare coming out on top.
OcasioCortez connects with a single shot there.
Temidare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Temidare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare throws a body kick that misses.
Temidare throws a push kick but OcasioCortez slaps the foot to one side.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temidare changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
OcasioCortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temidare.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temidare throws a right and a left that both miss.
OcasioCortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Temidare has managed to clinch.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OcasioCortez avoids it.
A short right from Temidare on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OcasioCortez trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Temidare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandria OcasioCortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OcasioCortez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Temidare looking to throw knees to the head but OcasioCortez is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Temidare.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Temidare is struggling to control the position.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temidare avoids it.
OcasioCortez jumps guard but Temidare stands there with OcasioCortez around his waist. OcasioCortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Come on OcasioCortez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
OcasioCortez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OcasioCortez.
Temidare lands a left hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez tries to circle away but Temidare has him pinned against the cage.
Temidare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Temidare lands a knee to the body.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
Temidare tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Temidare with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch.
Temidare connects with a nasty looking knee right to OcasioCortez's face.

It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
OcasioCortez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adeboye Temidare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandria OcasioCortez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Temidare moved out of range nicely.
Temidare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temidare tries to clinch but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez loads up on a big right hand but Temidare slips the punch.
Temidare is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OcasioCortez with a body shot.
Temidare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OcasioCortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temidare.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Temidare lands but OcasioCortez takes it in his stride.
OcasioCortez misses with a two punch combination.
OcasioCortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Temidare.
Temidare lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temidare.
Temidare lands a leg kick that knocks OcasioCortez off balance momentarily.
OcasioCortez avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temidare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temidare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OcasioCortez moves away.
Temidare lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

OcasioCortez rushes Temidare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Temidare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temidare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OcasioCortez avoiding damage.
Temidare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temidare. That's going to slow OcasioCortez down.
Temidare moves out of range as OcasioCortez throws a body kick.

OcasioCortez clinches up with Temidare and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temidare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OcasioCortez blocks it with crossed arms.
Temidare pressing his opponent against the cage.
Temidare leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OcasioCortez stalling.
Temidare slowing the pace effectively.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temidare avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is trying to pull guard but Temidare turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Temidare.
Temidare misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temidare trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temidare tries to stall but OcasioCortez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Temidare up against the cage.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Temidare leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adeboye Temidare.
Temidare scores with a head kick. OcasioCortez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Temidare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OcasioCortez throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as OcasioCortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OcasioCortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temidare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temidare wants to land a leg kick but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OcasioCortez dodges the punch combination from Temidare.
OcasioCortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Temidare off the cage and back into range.
Temidare fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OcasioCortez.

Temidare clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temidare is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OcasioCortez stalling against the cage.
Temidare lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adeboye Temidare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandria OcasioCortez's cut.
That's time! OcasioCortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

OcasioCortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temidare sprawls well. Temidare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OcasioCortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Temidare throws a big counter head kick but OcasioCortez avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Temidare.
A low kick from OcasioCortez is predictable there
and Temidare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OcasioCortez misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare tries to clinch but OcasioCortez is having none of it.
OcasioCortez is looking to counter punch.
Temidare tries to clinch there but OcasioCortez circles away.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Temidare.
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Temidare avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Temidare.
OcasioCortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
OcasioCortez dives in for a single leg takedown but Temidare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OcasioCortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OcasioCortez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OcasioCortez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandria OcasioCortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Temidare taking a breather.
OcasioCortez is trying to drag Temidare to the mat but Temidare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Temidare tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Temidare back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temidare with a knee to the head.
Temidare leaning his opponent against the cage.
Temidare scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Temidare lands a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Temidare is keeping busy.
Temidare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adeboye Temidare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OcasioCortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temidare throws a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez is working for takedown but Temidare is calmly controlling the position for now.

OcasioCortez breaks from the clinch.
OcasioCortez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temidare tries to bum rush OcasioCortez with a series of wild strikes but OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OcasioCortez throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Temidare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OcasioCortez throws the left hand but Temidare avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temidare connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OcasioCortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OcasioCortez connects with a solid 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!
Temidare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OcasioCortez takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Temidare checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez thumps Temidare with a low kick.
OcasioCortez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OcasioCortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temidare.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adeboye Temidare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temidare 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adeboye Temidare!
A victorious Adeboye Temidare thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.