PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tobolowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paakku
vs
Tobolowsky

175 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
28
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Tobolowsky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobolowsky moves away from the strike by Paakku.
Paakku thows a leg kick but Tobolowsky checks it

and Tobolowsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paakku's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paakku keeping full guard, as Tobolowsky tries to pass.
Tobolowsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Tobolowsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paakku dives on top into guard.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tobolowsky kicks Paakku off and gets to his feet.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobolowsky.
Paakku swings for the body but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobolowsky.
Paakku misses with a double jab

so Tobolowsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tobolowsky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paakku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tobolowsky has Paakku in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tobolowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tobolowsky is looking for a triangle but Paakku pushes his legs off easily.

Tobolowsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paakku cracks Tobolowsky with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paakku postures up in Tobolowsky's guard and throws a big left but Tobolowsky blocks it.
Paakku chips away with some ground and pound.

Tobolowsky is looking for a triangle but Paakku pushes his legs off easily.
Paakku connects with a couple of short punches.
Paakku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tobolowsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paakku defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paakku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Paakku won't allow Tobolowsky to get back to his feet.

Paakku gets to his feet - Tobolowsky follows without any prompting.
Paakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Paakku misses

and Tobolowsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tobolowsky has gone for a leg lock! Paakku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tobolowsky's guard.
Tobolowsky looks gassed!
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tobolowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paakku is aware though and is defending well.
Paakku landing with the ground and pound.

Tobolowsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paakku landing some decent shots from guard.

Tobolowsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paakku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paakku gets to his feet - Tobolowsky follows without any prompting.
Paakku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tobolowsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Paakku throws a series of punches but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tobolowsky slips a jab and a cross from Paakku.
Paakku throws a body punch but Tobolowsky moves out of range.
Paakku thows a leg kick but Tobolowsky checks it

and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tobolowsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Paakku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paakku looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Tobolowsky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tobolowsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tobolowsky seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Tobolowsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a one two! Tobolowsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paakku throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Tobolowsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Tobolowsky is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tobolowsky is looking for submissions but instead, Paakku has regained full guard.

Tobolowsky has gone for a leg lock! Paakku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tobolowsky's guard.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tobolowsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve Tobolowsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tobolowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paakku defends well.
Tobolowsky is breathing heavily.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tobolowsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paakku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paakku postures up in Tobolowsky's guard and throws a big left but Tobolowsky blocks it.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tobolowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paakku is controlling him.

Tobolowsky has his foot on Paakku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paakku works his way back into a safe position though.
Paakku postures up and lands a big shot to Tobolowsky's brow.
Paakku distracts Tobolowsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Paakku stands up and waves to Tobolowsky to follow him.
Tobolowsky fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tobolowsky eats them both and turns towards Paakku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paakku lands with an overhand left.
Paakku scores with a punch to the head.
Paakku throws a combination that misses

and Tobolowsky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paakku's guard now.
Tobolowsky throwing strikes from guard but Paakku blocks nicely.

Tobolowsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paakku dives on top into guard.
Tobolowsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku throwing strikes from guard but Tobolowsky blocks nicely.
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!
Paakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tobolowsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paakku is aware though and is defending well.
Paakku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paakku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paakku stands up over Tobolowsky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paakku landing with the ground and pound.

Paakku decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Paakku misses with a double jab

and Tobolowsky counters with a takedown into side control.

Tobolowsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paakku has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tobolowsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalle Paakku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Paakku misses with a combination

and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Paakku to regain full guard.

Tobolowsky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paakku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paakku has escaped and now he's on top!

Tobolowsky has his foot on Paakku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paakku works his way back into a safe position though.
Paakku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paakku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tobolowsky's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobolowsky wants to stand but Paakku is controlling the position.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Paakku is having none of it.
Tobolowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paakku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paakku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tobolowsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paakku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paakku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paakku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tobolowsky has momentary wrist control but Paakku slips an elbow through the middle.
Paakku is looking to work some ground and pound but Tobolowsky has wrist control.
Paakku is looking to work some ground and pound but Tobolowsky has wrist control.
Tobolowsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tobolowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tobolowsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paakku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paakku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paakku lands a couple of digs.

Tobolowsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku tries to break the clinch but Tobolowsky is controlling the position.
Paakku tries to break free but Tobolowsky pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paakku working hard to break the clinch.
Paakku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tobolowsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paakku's efforts to push away.
Paakku is trying to break free.

Paakku breaks from the clinch.
Paakku feints a jab promting Tobolowsky to slip. Paakku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tobolowsky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalle Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Paakku misses

and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown. Paakku fights it but they end up in guard.

Tobolowsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paakku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paakku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paakku!

Paakku stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paakku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tobolowsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paakku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paakku connects with a single shot there.
Paakku tries to bum rush Tobolowsky with a series of wild strikes but Tobolowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paakku throws a right hand that Tobolowsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Tobolowsky also avoids with ease.
Paakku throws a nice looking combination but Tobolowsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paakku swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku swinging wildly here.
Paakku lands a jab to the nose.
Paakku fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobolowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paakku circles away.
Kalle Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tobolowsky.
Paakku just misses with a punch to the body.
Paakku misses with a hook

and Tobolowsky counters with a shoot takedown. Paakku fights it but they end up in guard.
Tobolowskyis looking to pass into half guard but Paakku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paakku is in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paakku connects with a couple of short punches.

Tobolowsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Paakku is posturing up here but Tobolowsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paakku tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paakku has to tap! Slick submission there by Tobolowsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Tobolowsky!