PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Barack Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Von Ketler
vs
Obama

166 cm
25
139 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

170 cm
30
143 lbs
17 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Urban Fighter

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Obama shoots in but Von Ketler avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Von Ketler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Obama!
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Ketler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obama is trying to improve his position.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obama is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Ketler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Obama tries to bench press Von Ketler off him but Von Ketler keeps the position.
Von Ketler scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Obama is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a big elbow.
Von Ketler staying calm.

Von Ketler tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Von Ketler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obama regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler is working Obama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Obama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obama won't allow Von Ketler to pass to mount.
Obama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Ketler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler working the head and body with strikes.
Obama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Von Ketler pushes down on Obama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Ketler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Obama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obama is holding on for now.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ketler stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Von Ketler wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Von Ketler passes Obama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obama to regain full guard.
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.

Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Obama trying to pass the guard but Von Ketler defending well.

Obama seems to be looking for submissions.
Obama prevents Von Ketler from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Obama avoids a kick to the body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama tries to clinch there but Von Ketler circles away.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Ketler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obama wants to counter with a clinch but Von Ketler pushes him away.
Obama throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Obama's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Obama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obama lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to sweep but no luck.

Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Obama passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Obama seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.

Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler is refusing to be controlled, as Obama sits in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler trying to control but Obama postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Von Ketler.

Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Obama slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama works his way to his opponent's back.

Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Obama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Von Ketler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Von Ketler tries to break free.

Von Ketler tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Obama sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Von Ketler to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.