PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borat Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Obama
vs
Fury

195 cm
19
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Russian Tech Nutrition

Elite Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Fury!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Borat Obama has been cut.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fury misses with a straight right.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Obama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Obama or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury which made him look bad.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama cracks Fury with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury blocks a head kick by Obama.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Obama closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fury.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Obama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Obama wants to clinch up but Fury keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Fury.
Obama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Fury thows a body shot but no joy.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
A big right from Fury misses.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama takes one on the button.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Fury misses.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Obama shoots in.
Fury blocks a jab.
Fury's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fury duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here.
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fury gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obama tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Fury does no damage.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Obama. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Obama throws a front kick that sends Fury stumbling back into the cage.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Floyd Fury has been cut.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Obama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Obama seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Obama.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Obama.
Obama can't get the takedown.
Obama looking to slow down the pace here.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Fury dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fury scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Obama counters with a thumping low kick.
Fury throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Fury works the jab nicely.

Fury takes the fight into the clinch.
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Obama crunches a lovely knee into Fury's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fury looking to slow down the pace here.
Obama lands a knee to the head.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fury has his back to the cage.
Obama wants a takedown.
Obama is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fury is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obama is keeping busy.
Fury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fury wants to stall.
Fury lands a left hand.
Obama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obama.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Obama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fury prevents it.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obama.
Fury tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama tries to stall but Fury uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Fury breaks from the clinch.
Borat Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two 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.
Fury swinging wilding here.
Fury thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Obama shoots in.
Fury pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Obama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Fury. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
Fury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fury throws a one two combo.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury tries to bum rush Obama with a series of wild strikes but Obama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury lands a jab to the head.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
Fury connects with a jab.
Obama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borat Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obama.
Fury stuffs the takedown.
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss

and Obama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fury prevents it.
Fury tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
Fury tries to land knees in the clinch but Obama avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
Obama lands a right hand.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borat Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obama controlling the action here for a moment.
Fury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
Obama blocks an elbow strike.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury keeps control of Obama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.

Fury breaks from the clinch.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Fury.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obama pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands with an overhand left.
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury lands an overhand right.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Obama. Obama gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obama throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Floyd Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury works Obama's body with a nice hook.
Fury lands with a nice combination. Obama backs away looking to recover.
Floyd Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fury connects with a single shot there.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury misses with the combination.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fury looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury misses with the combination.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borat Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Obama backpedaling.

Obama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Floyd Fury!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Floyd Fury!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Floyd Fury!

Floyd Fury wins by unanimous decision!