PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dickson Obinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Obinha
vs
Rafael

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dickson Obinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obinha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rafael tries to clinch there but Obinha circles away.
Obinha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rafael misses with a takedown
and Rafael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Obinha closes the distance and clinches.
Rafael is trying to break free.
Rafael is trying to pull guard but Obinha has him pressed against the cage.
Rafael jumps guard but Obinha stands there with Rafael around his waist. Rafael gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dickson Obinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rafael.
Rafael gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obinha.
Rafael throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obinha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rafael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obinha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rafael changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obinha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafael circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Rafael tries to counter it with a takedown but Obinha pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obinha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rafael somewhat.
Rafael tries to clinch
and Rafael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rafael has his takedown stuffed
enabling Obinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rafael misses with a takedown attempt - Obinha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Obinha.
Rafael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obinha looks for a takedown but Rafael sprawls well.
And Rafael tries to counter it with a takedown but Obinha pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obinha goes for a double leg but Rafael avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rafael continues to drive forward.
Rafael keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obinha avoids it really well and circles away.
Rafael darts in looking for a takedown but Obinha gets double underhooks and turns Rafael into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Obinha. No joy for Rafael on that attempt.
Rafael looks winded!
Rafael shoots in for a takedown but Obinha shows good takedown defense.
Obinha is looking to clinch but Rafael is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rafael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rafael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obinha counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obinha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rafael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obinha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rafael at a distance.
Rafael with a lazy takedown attempt

and Obinha moves into the clinch.
Obinha is working for takedown but Rafael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obinha pushes Rafael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obinha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rafael walks away with a smile on his face. Obinha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obinha is looking to clinch but Rafael is avoiding it.
Rafael shoots in but no luck this time.
Obinha is looking to counter the offense by Rafael and move into the clinch.
Obinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obinha tries for a takedown but Rafael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rafael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Obinha with that takedown attempt.

Rafael clinches.
Rafael is trying to pull guard but Obinha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obinha can't find room to land a body shot as Rafael controls the action.
Obinha is trying to break the clinch but Rafael has him pressed against the cage.
Rafael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rafael is looking to take this one to the mat.
Obinha stops a takedown attempt from Rafael.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickson Obinha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rafael fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rafael is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Obinha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rafael is working for takedown but Obinha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obinha gets underhooks to prevent Rafael's takedown attempt.
Dickson Obinha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rafael.
Rafael is trying to pull guard but Obinha has him pressed against the cage.
Obinha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rafael prevents it.
Obinha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafael is trying to drag Obinha to the mat but Obinha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Obinha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rafael doesn't manage to clinch there - Obinha circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Obinha counters with a one-two to the body.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Rafael tries for a takedown but Obinha circles away easily
and Obinha counters with a stiff right hand.
Obinha closes the distance and clinches up with Rafael, looking for a takedown. Obinha pushes Rafael against the cage but Rafael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Obinha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pedro Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obinha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rafael defends it nicely.
Rafael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Obinha to counter with a crisp jab.
Rafael moves to clinch but Obinha breaks away
and Obinha scores with a counter punch that sends Rafael to the canvas! Obinha smells blood - he's punishing Rafael with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rafael has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dickson Obinha!