PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Soule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Soule
vs
Baxter

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Juggernaut Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Baxter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a series of strikes. Soule will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soule.
Baxter misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter swinging wilding here.
Soule misses with a combination
and Baxter counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Baxter catches Soule right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Baxter as Soule shoots in.
Soule falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Baxter counter with a right hand.
Baxter lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Sam Soule has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Baxter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter misses with a double jab

and Soule counters with a single leg into guard. Baxter didn't expect that.
Soule wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
Soule tries to free his leg and advance position but Baxter is retaining full guard.

Soule drops back looking for a leg! Baxter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baxter manages to kick Soule off! Soule jumps back into Baxter's guard.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule won't allow Baxter to get back to his feet.

Soule is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baxter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baxter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Soule avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Baxter misses with a combination
and Soule counters with a three punch combo that has Baxter backing up. Baxter nods at Soule to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Soule.
Soule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baxter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
Soule is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Baxter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Soule's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Soule throws a combination that misses
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Soule misses with a combination
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Toby Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Sam Soule is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter tries to bum rush Soule with a series of wild strikes but Soule uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule slips under a jab from Baxter.
Soule showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soule throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baxter looks to land a combination but Soule avoids it well.
Soule could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Soule counters with a takedown into side control.
Baxter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Soule is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baxter wants to get back to his feet but Soule drags him back down.

Soule tries for a kimura but Baxter is defending well.
Baxter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baxter pushes Soule off looking to stand but Soule dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soule is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Baxter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter wants to get back to his feet.
Soule controlling the pace.

Soule is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baxter is just riding it out for now. Soule eventually gives up the hold.
Soule passes to side control.
Baxter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Soule tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is trying to buck Soule off.
Soule trying to control the position but Baxter is working away.

Soule thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baxter is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baxter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soule is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Soule dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Soule's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter misses with a wild combination.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule misses with a series of wild punches.
Soule throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Soule misses with a double jab
and Baxter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baxter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soule.
Soule throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxter counters with a left and a right that stings Soule.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soule dodges the punch combination from Baxter.
Toby Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soule has time to react.
Baxter works over Soule's head and body with a nice combination.
Baxter misses with the combination.
Soule fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baxter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter misses with a series of wild punches.
Soule fails with a takedown attempt.
Soule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soule backs up against the ropes.
Soule shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baxter defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Soule. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baxter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Baxter!