PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 648 p4p, 31 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 896 p4p, 47 weight class). Yabaisama comes into the arena with Liquid Swords blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Yabaisama
vs
Obama

163 cm
31
141 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

170 cm
30
143 lbs
18 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabaisama staying out of range there.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
As Obama backs away, Yabaisama returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Obama has Yabaisama up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Obama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Yabaisama.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaisama is trying to stall.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama avoiding damage as Yabaisama throws knees to the body.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Yabaisama back against the cage.
Yabaisama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Yabaisama controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
Yabaisama lands an uppercut.

It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Yabaisama lands a body shot.
Yabaisama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yabaisama swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Obama.
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Yabaisama fails to land.
Yabaisama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama avoiding damage as Yabaisama throws knees to the body.
Yabaisama swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Yabaisama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yabaisama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yabaisama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yabaisama presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Yabaisama.
Obama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obama is trying to pull guard but Yabaisama has him pressed against the cage.
Yabaisama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diagoro Yabaisama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Yabaisama can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Yabaisama struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Yabaisama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yabaisama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yabaisama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yabaisama lands a good knee to the midsection. Obama won't want to take too many of those.
Still in the clinch, Yabaisama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yabaisama lands with a right to the head.
Yabaisama tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Yabaisama back against the cage.
Obama is working Yabaisama over against the cage.
Yabaisama lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Yabaisama is trying to stall.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yabaisama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yabaisama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Yabaisama scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yabaisama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
A short left from Obama.
Yabaisama misses with a body punch.
Obama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yabaisama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obama tries to work over Yabaisama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yabaisama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yabaisama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yabaisama backwards.
Yabaisama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yabaisama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yabaisama is stalling here.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Yabaisama there.
Obama has a takedown stuffed.
Obama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yabaisama defends it nicely.

Obama forces Yabaisama back against the cage and clinches.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama presses Yabaisama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Yabaisama.
Obama lands with a right to the head.
Yabaisama blocks an uppercut.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama prevents a body shot from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yabaisama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama tries a body shot but Yabaisama blocks it.
Yabaisama misses with the head strike.
Yabaisama tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yabaisama misses with some punches.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yabaisama lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
Yabaisama working Obama over with knees to the body.
Yabaisama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yabaisama after a bit of a struggle.
Diagoro Yabaisama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Diagoro Yabaisama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Yabaisama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with some punches.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama has Yabaisama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yabaisama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yabaisama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yabaisama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Obama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yabaisama is holding on to half guard well.
Yabaisama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama is trying to maintain the position but Obama is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama is just content to waste time from the top position. Yabaisama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yabaisama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama wants to control from the top but Yabaisama keeps moving.
Obama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yabaisama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Yabaisama wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.

Obama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obama's guard.
Obama is trying to control but Yabaisama passes into side control!
Yabaisama trying to control the position but Obama is working away.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Yabaisama keeps moving and retains side control.
Yabaisama is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama'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!

Obama has his takedown stuffed

and Yabaisama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yabaisama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Yabaisama missing with knees to the body.
Yabaisama has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Yabaisama misses with a knee to the head.
Obama wants to take the fight to the mat but Yabaisama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Yabaisama digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yabaisama is working Obama over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabaisama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yabaisama.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yabaisama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yabaisama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yabaisama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama is trying to drag Yabaisama to the mat but Yabaisama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diagoro Yabaisama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama lands with a right to the head.
Yabaisama effectively controlling the action here.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yabaisama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yabaisama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yabaisama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yabaisama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Obama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Obama prevents a body shot from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yabaisama's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yabaisama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yabaisama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yabaisama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yabaisama scores with a knee to the head.
Yabaisama digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yabaisama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Yabaisama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama missing with knees to the body.
Yabaisama is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yabaisama has his back to the cage.
Yabaisama lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yabaisama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Yabaisama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yabaisama gets underhooks to prevent Obama's takedown attempt.
Yabaisama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yabaisama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yabaisama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Obama is rocked!
Yabaisama lands a right hand.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Yabaisama finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Yabaisama controls the action.
Yabaisama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yabaisama.
Yabaisama dips a shoulder and cracks Obama with a mighty uppercut! Obama falls back against the cage and Yabaisama unloads with a barrage of strikes! Obama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yabaisama screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diagoro Yabaisama!
An out of breath Diagoro Yabaisama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.