PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama comes to the cage accompanied by USA!USA!USA!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hitmonlee's choice of entrance music: The Hitmonlee Entrance Theme. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Obama
vs
Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee

165 cm
19
133 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Hitmonlee lands but Obama takes it in his stride.
Hitmonlee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama shoots in but Hitmonlee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Obama shoots in and drives through. Hitmonlee sprawls well.
Obama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hitmonlee lands a head kick!
Hitmonlee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitmonlee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hitmonlee.

Hitmonlee gets a clinch.
Hitmonlee gets underhooks to prevent Obama's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitmonlee.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here.

Hitmonlee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hitmonlee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hitmonlee.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitmonlee throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Obama tries to clinch
and Hitmonlee counters with a solid body kick.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hitmonlee, right into the meat.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitmonlee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Hitmonlee.
Obama with a poor takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Hitmonlee scores with a head kick.
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.
Hitmonlee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a slapping leg kick.

Obama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hitmonlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hitmonlee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitmonlee is adopting a defensive guard.

Obama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hitmonlee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obama, into his guard.

Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitmonlee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitmonlee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hitmonlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitmonlee has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.

Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hitmonlee defends it easily.

Obama has his foot on Hitmonlee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitmonlee works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitmonlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Obama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hitmonlee uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama gets back to half guard.

Obama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitmonlee pulls his head out easily.

Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitmonlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hitmonlee cracks the inside of Obama's front leg.
Hitmonlee cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Obama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a low kick, right behind Obama 's knee.

Obama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hitmonlee wants to get back to his feet.
Hitmonlee regains half guard.

Obama is working for an americana but Hitmonlee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Obama was thinking about the submission.

Obama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hitmonlee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hitmonlee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hitmonlee!
Obama is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
Obama gets back to half guard.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitmonlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hitmonlee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hitmonlee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Obama controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Obama has an active guard here but Hitmonlee has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama has hold of Hitmonlee's hands but Hitmonlee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hitmonlee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hitmonlee prevents Obama from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obama is looking for a sweep. Hitmonlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitmonlee wants to get back to his feet.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitmonlee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitmonlee's back!

Obama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Obama looking for the choke but no joy.

Obama is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Obama is looking for the choke from the back position but Hitmonlee is controlling his hands well.
Obama doesn't have the hooks in and Hitmonlee manages to turn into his guard.
Hitmonlee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obama's guard.
Hitmonlee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Hitmonlee stuffs the takedown.
Obama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitmonlee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obama fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrack Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hitmonlee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Obama looks to clinch
and Hitmonlee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obama tries to clinch
and Hitmonlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitmonlee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitmonlee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama takes one on the button.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Hitmonlee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitmonlee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hitmonlee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama shoots and misses
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Obama's knee momentarily.
Obama tries for a takedown but Hitmonlee circles away easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice body shot.
Hitmonlee connects with an inside leg kick.
Hitmonlee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hitmonlee scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitmonlee.
Obama tries to clinch but Hitmonlee moves away
and Hitmonlee counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitmonlee's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitmonlee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitmonlee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Obama fails with the takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obama's sensitive parts.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a head kick.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Hitmonlee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barrack Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitmonlee thumps Obama with a low kick.
Hitmonlee lands with a right hand.
Hitmonlee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hitmonlee scores with a head kick. Obama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hitmonlee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obama tries for a takedown but Hitmonlee circles away easily
and Hitmonlee counters with a good low kick that Obama was not able to check.
Hitmonlee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hitmonlee. Beautiful body shot.
Obama shoots and misses
and Hitmonlee counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitmonlee jabs at Obama's body.
Crunch! Hitmonlee slams his shin into Obama's torso.
Obama tries to move into range but Hitmonlee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitmonlee.
Hitmonlee lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
Hitmonlee scores with a kick to the midsection.

Hitmonlee pushes Obama up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hitmonlee.
A short uppercut from Hitmonlee.
Obama letting Hitmonlee take a breather here.
Hitmonlee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hitmonlee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hitmonlee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitmonlee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Hitmonlee counters with a nice body kick.
Obama needs to keep his hands up - Hitmonlee had a free shot at his head there.
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitmonlee.
Obama shoots and misses
and Hitmonlee counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hitmonlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitmonlee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitmonlee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Hitmonlee.
A jab from Hitmonlee finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
Barrack Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitmonlee. Hitmonlee obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitmonlee 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kicking Pokemon Hitmonlee!