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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 162 p4p, 7 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 222 p4p, 10 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obama was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ketler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Obama is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to pass to full mount but Obama defends it.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!
Obama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Obama is persistently looking for the submission but Von Ketler is defending it well.
Obama controlling well, preventing Von Ketler from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obama's guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama gets full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to stand and escape but instead Obama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obama's brow.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Obama's head back.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Ketler after a bit of a struggle.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama forces Von Ketler back against the cage and clinches.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ketler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
A short left from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Obama is trying to trip Von Ketler. He has hold of a leg but Von Ketler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Ketler stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Obama some visible discomfort.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Von Ketler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Ketler wants to control for a moment but Obama uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Obama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Obama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eksem Von Ketler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a takedown
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Obama wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama has a closed guard, preventing Von Ketler from standing up.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Obama wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler forces his way into half guard.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is trying to hold Obama in close to prevent damage but Obama has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Von Ketler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Ketler is in guard.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler had his way with Barack Obama in that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ketler has time to react.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama shoots for a takedown but Von Ketler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Ketler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obama thuds his right hand into Von Ketler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Ketler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Ketler sneaks out the side door and pushes Obama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obama tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obama to the ground. Obama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Obama working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Obama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Obama keeps control of Von Ketler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eksem Von Ketler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama has a hand on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Ketler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Obama is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Ketler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obama hang on?
Obama is rocked!
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Obama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Obama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Eksem Von Ketler made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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