PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 407 p4p, 733 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 59 p4p, 110 weight class). Obaminator's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obaminator
vs
Kushnirov

186 cm
29
185
20 - 10 - 0

175 cm
28
195
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov feints and then cracks Obaminator's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obaminator down.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator lands a head kick!
Kushnirov connects with a body shot.
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Obaminator lands with a right to the head.
Obaminator lands a body punch.
Obaminator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obaminator in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it.

Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
An inside leg kick from Obaminator misses.
Kushnirov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kushnirov throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kushnirov.
A left and a right from Kushnirov both land. Nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.

Obaminator forces Kushnirov back against the cage and clinches.
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Obaminator is controlling the position.
Obaminator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Obaminator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Obaminator moves into range and clinches up with Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but Obaminator has him pressed against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Obaminator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Obaminator throws a quick counter head kick but Kushnirov was just out of range.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obaminator's hands.
Obaminator staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator looks to land a combination. Kushnirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obaminator drops his hands momentarily and Kushnirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Obaminator avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Obaminator drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Obaminator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obaminator lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Kushnirov tries to land a body kick
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obaminator checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obaminator doesn't seem bothered though.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kushnirov tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator jabs Kushnirov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.

A head kick lands from Obaminator that sends Kushnirov to the canvas. Kushnirov tries to scramble back to his feet but Obaminator brings him back down into side control.

Kushnirov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator controlling the position.

Obaminator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obaminator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator trying to control the action but Kushnirov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obaminator passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kushnirov!
Kushnirov stops Obaminator from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator trying to control but Kushnirov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Kushnirov tries to lock up and control but Obaminator gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obaminator looking to control but Kushnirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushnirov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Obaminator's lack of action.
Kushnirov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kushnirov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

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.

Obaminator seems to be looking for submissions.
Obaminator uses his free foot to push down on Kushnirov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is controlling an arm, preventing Obaminator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Obaminator thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kushnirov wants to hold on but Obaminator pushes him away.

Kushnirov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Obaminator.
Obaminator avoids the attempt from Kushnirov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with an outside leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
It appears Obaminator was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to work over Obaminator's front leg with a kick but Obaminator checks it.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obaminator slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kushnirov connects with the punch.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Obaminator cracks Kushnirov with an open hand slap.
Kushnirov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Kushnirov tenderised Obaminator's leg. Obaminator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kushnirov wants to land a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kushnirov connects with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Obaminator moved away.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.

Obaminator gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barack Obaminator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.

Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
Obaminator blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Kushnirov.
I think Obaminator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.