PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanco comes to the cage accompanied by A single moment of sincerity. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blanco
vs
Obusan

173 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Nemesis
Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Blanco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obusan manages to avoid it.
Myron Obusan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Obusan finds it's target.

It looks like Maximo Blanco has been cut.
Obusan tried to score with a low kick but Blanco checks it.
Blanco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obusan.
Blanco connects with a body shot.
Blanco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obusan is looking to score with low kicks.
Obusan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obusan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blanco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Obusan misses.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Obusan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obusan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obusan throws a leg kick but Blanco checks it.
Obusan misses with a series of wild punches.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blanco misses with a combination
and Obusan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blanco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obusan tries to avoid it but Blanco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obusan to the ground. Obusan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obusan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obusan has time to react.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obusan throws a lazy right hand but Blanco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Obusan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blanco is defended easily by Obusan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obusan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blanco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanco tries a head kick but it misses.
Obusan misses with a head kick.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obusan throws out the jab.
Blanco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obusan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Obusan throws a hook but Blanco blocks it.
A left lands for Blanco.
Blanco misses with a wild combination.
Obusan looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Obusan connects with a single shot there.
Blanco shoots for a takedown but Obusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Blanco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obusan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blanco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Obusan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obusan throws a looping overhand right but Blanco ducks down to avoid it.
Obusan throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Obusan avoids it well.
Obusan lands a nice shot that snaps Blanco's head back.
Blanco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obusan throws a big shot that misses.
Myron Obusan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obusan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blanco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blanco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myron Obusan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Blanco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blanco misses with the combination.
Obusan throws a push kick but Blanco slaps the foot to one side.
Blanco throws a combination that misses
and Obusan counters with a stiff right hand.
Obusan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blanco.
Blanco defending well as Obusan loads up on a big left hand.
Blanco fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obusan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blanco counters with a left and a right that stings Obusan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obusan pinned against the cage. Obusan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Blanco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obusan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obusan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obusan loads up on a big right hand but Blanco slips the punch.
Blanco swings for the body but Obusan moves out of range.
Blanco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Obusan avoids them all with ease.
Obusan swinging wildly here.
Blanco throws a combination that misses
and Obusan counters with a nice uppercut.
Obusan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Blanco as he checks the leg kick.
Myron Obusan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obusan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obusan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanco.
Obusan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Obusan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blanco counter with a right hand.
Blanco digs a good hook to Obusan's body.
Blanco misses with a takedown attempt - Obusan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blanco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obusan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Obusan. No joy for Blanco on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obusan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blanco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obusan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blanco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obusan's knee momentarily.
Blanco jabs Obusan right on the nose. Obusan blinks but takes it well.
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obusan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obusan throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Obusan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanco.
Blanco closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obusan misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Blanco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obusan's guard.
Blanco won't allow Obusan to get back to his feet.
Blanco looking to pass the guard.
Blanco passes Obusan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Myron Obusan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximo Blanco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Obusan throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco throws a right hand that Obusan ducks under and follows up with a left that Obusan also avoids with ease.
Obusan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blanco backs up against the cage.
Obusan throws a hook to the side of Blanco's head but Blanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blanco somewhat.
Obusan stuffs the takedown.
Obusan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obusan throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet.
Obusan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blanco thows a huge punch but Obusan dodges it nicely.
Blanco not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco tries to stand but can't do so whilst Obusan controls his leg.
Blanco trying to control the action but Obusan is working from the bottom.
Obusan is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanco wants to pass the guard but Obusan is defending well.

Blanco stands up out of the half guard.
Maximo Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myron Obusan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco shoots in and drives through. Obusan sprawls well.

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 Maximo Blanco.
I think Obusan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Myron Obusan!
Myron Obusan is the new lightweight champion!