PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozuma Obata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obata comes to the cage accompanied by Hijack The Terrorist Group - Hijack. Roth has chosen Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obata
vs
Roth

191 cm
27
186 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

181 cm
32
183 lbs
20 - 9 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozuma Obata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Roth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obata.

Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Obata is trying to buck Roth off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obata on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obata dodges the ground and pound from Roth.

Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obata regains half guard there - taking advantage of Roth's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Roth is trying to control. Obata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth stops Obata from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Obata is working away.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Obata defends it.
Roth working Obata over with strikes.
Roth stops Obata from getting back to his feet.
Roth trying to pass the guard but Obata defending well.
Roth thows a huge punch but Obata dodges it nicely.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth is keen to just control but Obata is a slippery customer.
Obata wants to get back to his feet.
Obata is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obata is looking to escape.
Obata is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obata defending well though.
Obata is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
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!
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obata is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Obata tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roth with the ground and pound but Obata uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Obata kicks Roth off and gets to his feet.
Roth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Obata's head coaches at Ceiba Video Games that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roth misses with a takedown attempt - Obata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roth shoots in for a double leg but Obata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obata.
Obata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth misses with a lunging right hand
and Obata makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roth tries for a takedown but Obata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ozuma Obata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Roth.
Obata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Obata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!

Roth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Obata won't allow Roth to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obata's head.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obata's head.
Obata is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Roth.
Roth stops Obata from getting back to his feet.
Roth wants to control but Obata is keeping him busy.
Roth prevents Obata from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roth stops Obata from getting back to his feet.
Roth moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Roth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roth cracks a nice hook into Obata's ribs.
Roth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obata was well out of range. Poor timing from Roth.

Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Obata is trying to stand.
Roth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obata is trying to stand.
Roth is keen to just control but Obata is a slippery customer.
Obata is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Obata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roth.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roth uses his free foot to push down on Obata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Obata.
Roth won't let Obata get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Daniel Roth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth lands with some strikes.
Roth landing punches.
Obata is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Roth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obata is surviving well by controlling Roth's body position as best he can.
Obata is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Roth scoring with strikes but Obata is staying in there.

Obata is rocked!
Roth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Obata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obata is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Roth loads up with a big shot that hurts Obata! He's pulled Roth in close but Roth has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Obata survive? More strikes from Roth and Obata is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Roth!
Daniel Roth 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.