PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tobias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choel Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Tobias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tobias
vs
Six

170 cm
19
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
29
130 lbs
0 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 Hilo, Alexander Tobias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Choel Six!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tobias moves into the clinch.

Tobias jumps guard and drags Six to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Six in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Six wants to get up but he can't break Tobias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Six stops Tobias from standing up.
Tobias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Tobias uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Six throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tobias's waist but Tobias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Six off to one side.
Six tries to clinch up.
Tobias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Six shoots in for a double leg but Tobias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tobias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tobias wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander Tobias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choel Six.

Tobias moves into the clinch.

Tobias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Six shoots in but Tobias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tobias throws a one two combo.

It looks like Choel Six has been cut.
Six shoots in but Tobias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tobias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Six.
Tobias shoots in for a takedown but Six shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tobias is defended easily by Six.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six goes for a double leg but Tobias avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tobias continues to drive forward.
Six wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tobias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tobias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Six swivels and escapes.

Tobias moves into range and clinches up with Six.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tobias pulls Six into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Six's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Tobias has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Six is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tobias.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tobias is breathing heavily.
Tobias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Six off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Six do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Tobias has got his arm under Six's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Six has spun round into Tobias's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Six passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tobias tries to buck Six off but Six is having none of it.
Tobias is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Six off and has taken his back!
Six should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Six do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Six tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Six can't escape the position.
Six manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Six is looking to control Tobias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Six avoid being mounted?
Tobias winds up and cracks Six with a swinging punch to the side of 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Six.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Six is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tobias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Choel Six's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tobias shoots for a double leg takedown but Six sprawls well. He's pushed Tobias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tobias stuffs the takedown.
Tobias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six as he jumps to the side.
Six stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Tobias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tobias sprawls well. Tobias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Six gets slowly back to his feet.
Six shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias misses with the combination.

Tobias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Six was covering up waiting for the punch and Tobias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander Tobias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six looking for a sweep. Not yet Six, not yet.
Tobias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tobias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tobias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Six tries to bench press Tobias off him but Tobias keeps the position.
Tobias happy to just control the position for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Tobias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Tobias tries to advance position but instead Six slips a leg back in to half guard.
Six wants to get back to full guard.
Tobias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Six moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six wants to get back to his feet but Tobias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tobias trying to stand up but can't free himself from Six's guard.
Six wants to stand up but Tobias is controlling him.
Six 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.
Tobias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tobias pushing down on Six's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tobias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Six is looking for a sweep. Tobias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Six gets full guard.
Tobias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tobias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Six is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tobias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Choel Six's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tobias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Six sprawls well. Six wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tobias gets slowly back to his feet.

Tobias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Six, pushing him back against the cage.

Tobias successfully pulls guard.
Six trying to control but Tobias is working from the bottom.
Six would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is fighting to break Tobias's control of his arms but Tobias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Tobias is looking for a triangle but Six pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tobias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Six looking to pass the guard.

Tobias working for submissions but it's allowed Six to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tobias is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Six scores with a couple of nice shots.
Six prevents Tobias from standing back up.
Tobias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Six seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tobias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tobias controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Six fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tobias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tobias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Six closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alexander Tobias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tobias fails with a takedown attempt.
Six shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Six looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six closes the distance and clinches up with Tobias, looking for a takedown. Six pushes Tobias against the cage but Tobias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tobias as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Tobias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choel Six.
Tobias shoots in for a double leg but Six sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tobias is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Tobias throws a lazy body kick
and Six counters with a head kick.
Six jabs at Tobias's body.
Six pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tobias back to the cage. Six follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Six stuffs the takedown attempt from Tobias. Tobias gets slowly back to his feet.
Tobias tries to clinch up.
Choel Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Tobias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tobias tries to avoid it but Six manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tobias to the ground. Tobias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Choel Six.
I think Tobias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tobias!