PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jikai Kobayashi (ranked 4866 p4p, 25607 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jikai Kobayashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kobayashi
vs
Tomsett

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
137
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jikai Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi throws a poor cross that misses

and Tomsett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomsett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tomsett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Tomsett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kobayashi regains guard.
Kobayashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomsett manages to get himself to full guard.

Tomsett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kobayashi's guard.

Kobayashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomsett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett distracts Kobayashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi wants to control but Tomsett passes easily into half guard.
Tomsett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobayashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tomsett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kobayashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomsett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomsett wants to pass to mount but Kobayashi is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomsett in particular looking to stall.
Tomsett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Kobayashi actively working from the bottom here.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomsett.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Tomsett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tomsett is trying to work for a kimura but Kobayashi is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomsett. Tomsett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kobayashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomsett.
Kobayashi throws a looping overhand right but Tomsett ducks down to avoid it.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw.

Tomsett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobayashi's guard.
Kobayashi is trying to keep Tomsett in close.
Tomsett controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kobayashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tomsett wants to pass the guard but Kobayashi is keeping the position.
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Kobayashi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dechlan Tomsett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tomsett gets a clinch.
Tomsett lands a nice knee to the body.
Tomsett has Kobayashi pressed against the cage, preventing Kobayashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tomsett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomsett manages to end up in side control.
Tomsett wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett wants to stand but Kobayashi is controlling his arm.
Kobayashi is trying to improve his position.
Tomsett is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tomsett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kobayashi tries to buck Tomsett off but Tomsett is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobayashi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomsett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.

Tomsett is working for an americana but Kobayashi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Tomsett was thinking about the submission.
Kobayashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Tomsett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kobayashi, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett dives in and grabs Kobayashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kobayashi pushes down on Tomsett's head and hops out.

Tomsett clinches.

Tomsett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kobayashi can't fight it off and eventually Tomsett manages to take the fight to the floor. Kobayashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kobayashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kobayashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomsett is trying to stand.
Tomsett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kobayashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomsett is looking to control Kobayashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomsett avoid being mounted?

Tomsett looking for submissions off his back.
Tomsett is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kobayashi trying to control the action but Tomsett is working from the bottom.
Tomsett is looking to improve his position.
Tomsett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kobayashi.
Tomsett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomsett is looking for a sweep. Kobayashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomsett defending well though.
Tomsett trying to control from the bottom.
Tomsett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomsett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dechlan Tomsett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kobayashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomsett counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobayashi misses the target.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Tomsett moved out of range.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi throws a poor cross that misses

and Tomsett counters by moving into the clinch.
Kobayashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobayashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomsett lands an elbow that stopped Kobayashi in his tracks for a moment.
Tomsett lands a knee to the head.
Kobayashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomsett has him pressed against the cage.
Tomsett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Tomsett manages to pull guard.
Tomsett keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kobayashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomsett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kobayashi.
Tomsett looking to control.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Tomsett keeps moving.
Kobayashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tomsett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomsett is trying to control the position but Kobayashi postures up.
Tomsett wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobayashi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dechlan Tomsett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomsett working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Tomsett's head but Tomsett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kobayashi backs off Tomsett throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Kobayashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomsett is fending him off so far but Kobayashi persists. Nope, Tomsett circles away and we're back to standing.
Kobayashi throws a good cross that connects.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Tomsett on that attempt.

Tomsett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tomsett pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomsett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tomsett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi landing with the ground and pound.
Kobayashi throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Kobayashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tomsett keeping moving, preventing Kobayashi from controlling successfully.

Tomsett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomsett trying to keep a closed guard but Kobayashi is proving a slippery customer.
Kobayashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomsett has wrist control.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tomsett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomsett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kobayashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kobayashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tomsett slips under a jab.
Kobayashi throws an off balance right hand

and Tomsett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kobayashi manages to get to full guard.
Kobayashi is trying to control the position but Tomsett postures up.
Jikai Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Kobayashi.
Dechlan Tomsett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kobayashi working for a triangle but Tomsett defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dechlan Tomsett.
I've got Tomsett 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dechlan Tomsett!