PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Obamacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obamacare comes to the cage accompanied by Etnoscope - Odin's Kraft. Jackson has chosen Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Obamacare
vs
Jackson

185 cm
29
176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

187 cm
28
180 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Aspire Clothing

Aspire Clothing
House of Valor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Baraka Obamacare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obamacare throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obamacare finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson lands with a hook. Obamacare tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obamacare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obamacare misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.

It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Obamacare.
We've been told by Obamacare's head coaches at Combate Gym 🇧🇷 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obamacare takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Obamacare steps away.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
Jackson has Obamacare pressed against the cage.
Obamacare wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obamacare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Obamacare controls the action.
Obamacare is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obamacare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obamacare misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Jackson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Obamacare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Obamacare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Obamacare missing with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Obamacare blocks an uppercut.
Obamacare wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Obamacare improves his position.
Obamacare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Obamacare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obamacare lands a body punch.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.

Obamacare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obamacare throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Obamacare misses with a double jab.
Obamacare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obamacare throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obamacare swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jackson clinches up with Obamacare and pushes him back against the cage.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Obamacare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Obamacare.
Obamacare lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson pushes Obamacare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obamacare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Obamacare backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Obamacare - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obamacare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obamacare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obamacare misses with the head strike.
Obamacare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obamacare can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson tries to clinch up but Obamacare circles away and keeps his distance.
Obamacare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obamacare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare is having none of it.
Obamacare throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Obamacare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obamacare scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Obamacare.
Jackson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from Obamacare misses.
Baraka Obamacare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Obamacare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baraka Obamacare is winning the standup battle so far.
Obamacare has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baraka Obamacare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Obamacare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obamacare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obamacare throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Obamacare.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obamacare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Jackson has Obamacare up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Obamacare has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obamacare lands a shot to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obamacare's elbow.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Obamacare misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Obamacare fails to land.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Obamacare.
Obamacare lands with a left to the head.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obamacare.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Obamacare's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Obamacare scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson pushes Obamacare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obamacare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obamacare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Obamacare avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Obamacare lands with a light punch inside.
Obamacare lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obamacare digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obamacare blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Obamacare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Obamacare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Obamacare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Obamacare.
Jackson keeps control of Obamacare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
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!
Obamacare struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obamacare.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Obamacare with a nice body shot.
Obamacare tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Obamacare working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obamacare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Baraka Obamacare's cut.
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!

Obamacare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obamacare throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Obamacare tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson works on Obamacare's body with a couple of short punches.
Obamacare tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obamacare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obamacare can't break the clinch.
Jackson prevents Obamacare from breaking the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obamacare swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Obamacare is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Obamacare's head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Obamacare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obamacare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obamacare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obamacare can't break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Obamacare lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obamacare is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Obamacare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obamacare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare is having none of it.
Jackson jabs Obamacare right on the nose. Obamacare blinks but takes it well.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obamacare.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Obamacare circles away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obamacare throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson tries to clinch but Obamacare moves out of range.
Obamacare seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baraka Obamacare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obamacare keeps the fight on the outside.
Obamacare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obamacare.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obamacare manages to avoid it.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Obamacare misses the target.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obamacare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Obamacare misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Obamacare circles away.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obamacare throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Obamacare falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Obamacare against the cage.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obamacare misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obamacare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obamacare.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obamacare's efforts to push away.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obamacare or not.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obamacare wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obamacare.
Obamacare throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Obamacare.
Obamacare is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Obamacare from breaking the clinch.
Obamacare tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.