PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Obomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshimune is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Obomba
vs
Yoshimune

175 cm
27
153 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

178 cm
23
163 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kawamura Yoshimune!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshimune doesn't seem bothered though.
Obomba misses with a wild combination.
Obomba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Yoshimune tries to sprawl but Obomba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Obomba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obomba tries to pass to full mount but Yoshimune defends it.
Yoshimune looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yoshimune wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshimune regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obomba.
Obomba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshimune controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshimune, not yet.
Obomba throwing strikes from guard but Yoshimune blocks nicely.
Obomba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoshimune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obomba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshimune works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obomba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Obomba prevents Yoshimune from getting back to his feet.
Obomba throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshimune is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kawamura Yoshimune was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yoshimune leaves Obomba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshimune was well out of range. Poor timing from Obomba.
Obomba looks to land a left hand but Yoshimune moved out of range nicely.

Obomba gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Obomba wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshimune is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obomba lands strikes from half guard.
Yoshimune blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obomba.
Obomba prevents Yoshimune from improving his position.

Obomba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obomba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshimune keeps working.
Obomba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshimune's head.
Yoshimune is concentrating on defense, preventing Obomba from advancing position.
Obomba is looking to take a break and control but Yoshimune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshimune wants to control but Obomba is keeping busy.
Yoshimune keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obomba thows a huge punch but Yoshimune dodges it nicely.

Obomba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshimune has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshimune is looking for a sweep. Obomba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Obomba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshimune has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshimune wants to get back to his feet.
Obomba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obomba 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.

Obomba seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshimune defends the submission attempt.
Obomba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yoshimune defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Obomba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshimune is just riding it out for now. Obomba eventually gives up the hold.
Obomba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Obomba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Obomba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoshimune sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obomba somewhat.
Barry Obomba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshimune.
Yoshimune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshimune lands a leg kick that knocks Obomba off balance momentarily.
Yoshimune fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obomba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Obomba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yoshimune is pressing down on Obomba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoshimune wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yoshimune working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obomba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obomba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune controls Obomba momentarily but Obomba frees himself.
Yoshimune seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yoshimune trying to keep a closed guard but Obomba is proving a slippery customer.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kawamura Yoshimune hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yoshimune throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obomba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshimune.
Obomba keeps the fight on the outside.
Obomba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshimune circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshimune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obomba will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obomba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Obomba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obomba.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshimune, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obomba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshimune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obomba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimune scores with a nice strike.
Yoshimune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshimune lands with a nice body kick.
Yoshimune punishes Obomba's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshimune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshimune scores with a nice body kick.
Yoshimune scores with a nice body kick.
Obomba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshimune.
Barry Obomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune digs a good body shot into Obomba's ribs.
Yoshimune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshimune lands a front kick.
Yoshimune scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obomba takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshimune lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yoshimune lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obomba swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obomba takes a step back to recover.
Yoshimune darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obomba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Obomba throws a series of punches but Yoshimune avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshimune.
Obomba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshimune scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshimune jabs Obomba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshimune lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obomba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoshimune changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshimune misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshimune dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obomba. That did some damage!
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshimune with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawamura Yoshimune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yoshimune lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Obomba's leg. Obomba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obomba shoots in for a double leg but Yoshimune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yoshimune connects with a body shot that sends Obomba's belly button to the back.
Yoshimune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshimune scores with a leg kick.
Yoshimune connects with a leg kick. Obomba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshimune lands a jab to Obomba's midsection.
Yoshimune lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Yoshimune moves into the clinch.
Obomba takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshimune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obomba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yoshimune lands a body shot.
Yoshimune lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Obomba's defenses.
Yoshimune slowing the pace effectively.
Yoshimune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obomba backwards.
Yoshimune pushes Obomba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshimune taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshimune missing with knees to the body.
Yoshimune holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Obomba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshimune pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshimune.
Yoshimune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshimune jabs at Obomba's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshimune.
Obomba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshimune.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Obomba's leg. Obomba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshimune with a hook.
Obomba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshimune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yoshimune scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshimune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obomba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshimune. Obomba shrugs it off though.
Yoshimune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obomba's calf.
Obomba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshimune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Obomba rather than just go for the knockout.
Obomba takes one to the chin there.
Yoshimune bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obomba's head.
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!
Yoshimune looks to score with a jab to the body but Obomba is just out of range.

Yoshimune clinches.
Obomba managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshimune.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshimune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Yoshimune on the inside.
Obomba takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshimune.
Yoshimune digs a right hand into Obomba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obomba's gas tank.
Yoshimune missing with knees to the body.
Yoshimune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshimune lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshimune gets through Obomba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshimune.
Obomba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshimune just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawamura Yoshimune 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.

That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Obomba's leg. Obomba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshimune darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshimune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshimune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshimune lands a nice hook to Obomba's body. Obomba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoshimune throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obomba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obomba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Obomba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yoshimune throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yoshimune lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune is looking to slow Obomba down with leg kicks.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoshimune comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshimune scores with a body shot.
Obomba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshimune. Yoshimune obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshimune digs a good hook to Obomba's body.

Yoshimune instigates a clinch.
Yoshimune misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshimune lands a damaging elbow.
Yoshimune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obomba backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obombas head.
Yoshimune putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obomba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yoshimune taking a breather.
Yoshimune lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshimune holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Yoshimune.
Obomba tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshimune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yoshimune lands an elbow just above Obomba 's eye.

It looks like Barry Obomba has been cut.
Yoshimune lands an uppercut.
Yoshimune scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshimune is stalling here.
Yoshimune lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshimune struggles to land a body shot inside as Obomba controls his hands.
Yoshimune lands a damaging elbow.
Yoshimune lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshimune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obomba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshimune.

Obomba is rocked!
Obomba being controlled against the cage.
Yoshimune lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obomba backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshimune.
Nice elbow from Yoshimune.

Obomba jumps guard.

Yoshimune stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yoshimune fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Obomba fails to land with a series of punches.
Obomba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obomba misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obomba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Obomba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Barry Obomba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab from Yoshimune.
Obomba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Obomba both land. Nice combination.
Yoshimune throws a wild body kick that Obomba sees coming a mile off.
Obomba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obomba misses with a body shot.
Obomba throws a series of punches but Yoshimune moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yoshimune.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshimune finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Obomba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yoshimune looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshimune is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obomba trying to hold on to Yoshimune's head to control him but Yoshimune postures up.
Yoshimune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barry Obomba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Yoshimune stands up out of the half guard.
Obomba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obomba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshimune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obomba if he has to take too many more of those.
Obomba throws a right hand that Yoshimune ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshimune also avoids with ease.
Barry Obomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshimune checks a low kick from Obomba.
Obomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshimune cracks Obomba with a good jab.
Yoshimune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obomba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshimune. That's going to slow Obomba down.
Obomba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshimune jabs at Obomba's body.
Yoshimune feints and then cracks Obomba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obomba down.
Yoshimune throws a front kick that sends Obomba stumbling back into the cage.

Yoshimune takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Yoshimune.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba managing to block the knees to the body from Yoshimune.
Obomba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yoshimune lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obomba backwards.
Yoshimune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obomba avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshimune.
Yoshimune creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Obomba's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshimune.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshimune.
Obomba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yoshimune pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yoshimune getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Yoshimune.
Kawamura Yoshimune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obomba swinging wildly here.
Yoshimune with a jab.
Obomba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshimune counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune scores with a leg kick.
Obomba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yoshimune tries to avoid it but Obomba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yoshimune to the ground. Yoshimune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Obomba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obomba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obomba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshimune can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obomba throws a series of punches but Yoshimune moves out of range.

Yoshimune has closed the distance and engaged Obomba in a clinch.
Yoshimune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kawamura Yoshimune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshimune 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 44:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawamura Yoshimune!
Kawamura Yoshimune is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kawamura Yoshimune 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.