PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Raban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby has chosen Will Smith - The Fresh Prince as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Raban
vs
Toby

200 cm
37
270 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

198 cm
30
275 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Raban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Toby!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Raban.
Toby staying out of range there.
Raban bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toby's head backwards.
Raban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raban connects with a body shot that sends Toby's belly button to the back.
Toby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby throws a body shot but no joy.
Toby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raban circles away quickly and effectively.
Raban feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
Toby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raban swivels and escapes.
Toby tries to bum rush Raban with a series of wild strikes but Raban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raban goes for a double leg but Toby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toby continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Raban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Toby misses.
Some wild striking there from Toby.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Raban is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raban circles away.
James Raban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Toby.
Toby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raban defends it nicely.
Toby moves out of range as Raban throws a body kick.

Toby takes the fight into the clinch.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raban trying to stall but Toby improves his position.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like James Raban has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Raban fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raban obliges.
Toby looks winded!
Toby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tobys head.
Raban takes a shot to the head.
Toby swings wildly with an uppercut but Raban uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby lands a nice uppercut.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Raban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toby up against the cage.
Toby blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban has Toby pressed against the cage.
Raban connects with a knee to the head.
Toby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raban is looking to control Toby's arms but Toby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raban has his back to the cage.
Raban leaning his opponent against the cage.
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Raban.
Raban wants to take the fight to the mat but Toby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raban has Toby pushed against the cage.
Raban misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toby.
Toby misses with some punches.
Raban looking to slow down the pace here.
Raban blocking some punches.
Raban lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Raban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Toby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Raban throws a looping overhand right but Toby ducks down to avoid it.
Raban shoots in but Toby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toby swinging wildly here.
Toby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raban back to the cage. Toby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raban misses with a takedown attempt - Toby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby throws a series of punches but Raban avoids them all with ease.
Toby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raban.
Raban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby throws a series of punches but Raban moves out of range.
Raban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toby.
Toby misses with an uppercut.
Raban thows a body kick. Toby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raban misses with a takedown attempt - Toby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toby throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Raban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toby. Raban does a little dance to reset his feet.

Toby has managed to clinch.
Toby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Toby throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby throws a head punch that misses.
Raban trying to control the position but instead, Toby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raban into the cage.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Raban blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Toby fails to land.
Toby has a couple of punches blocked by Raban.
Raban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raban working aggressively here.
Toby working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raban tries to stall but Toby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raban misses with some punches.
Raban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toby misses with the head strike.
Toby lands a shoulder strike.
Toby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raban blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toby up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Raban.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
Toby throws a head punch that misses.
Raban pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.
Raban stalling in the clinch.
Toby misses with some punches.
James Toby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raban blocks an uppercut.
Toby throws a punch but it's blocked by Raban.
Raban throws a knee to the head but misses.
Toby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toby misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raban.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raban goes for a takedown attempt but Toby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby jabs Raban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James Raban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toby misses with a straight left.
Raban is looking to counter punch.
Toby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Raban
and Toby counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Raban's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Raban just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Toby swings for the body but Raban moves out of range.
Raban is looking to clinch but Toby is avoiding it.
Toby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raban.
Raban punishes Toby's body with a nice straight punch.
Raban connects with a single shot there.
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raban is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Raban. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raban attempts a counter takedown but Toby avoids it well and moves away.
A left and a right from Toby both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raban.
Toby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toby wants it to stay on the feet.
Raban throws a low kick but Toby moves out of range easily.
Toby misses with a looping right.
Raban dodges the punch combination from Toby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toby loads up on a big right hand but Raban slips the punch.
Raban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Toby does it's job there.
Toby darts in trying to clinch
and Raban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raban rather than just go for the knockout.
Raban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Toby does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raban tries to clinch but Toby is having none of it.
Toby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raban.
As Raban backs off Toby throws a huge counter combo but Raban manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Toby does no damage.
Toby tries to clinch

and Raban counters with a shoot takedown. Toby fights it but they end up in guard.
Raban content to stall in guard here.
James Toby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raban prevents Toby from getting back to his feet.
Raban slips nicely into half guard.
Toby wants to control but Raban is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby is trying to stand back up but Raban is controlling him
Raban stalling away here and it's allowed Toby to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Toby has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Raban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Raban.
Toby misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raban misses with a punch on the inside.
James Raban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raban has a couple of punches blocked by Toby.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Toby.
Well Toby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Toby!
Post fight, James Toby stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Bobby B. And The SkrapBox '.