PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Saint Maximin (ranked 2909 p4p, 4309 weight class) and Roman Tobak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Saint Maximin
vs
Tobak

184 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olivier Saint Maximin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Tobak!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Maximin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobak.

Tobak has managed to clinch.
Saint Maximin is trying to break free.

Tobak gets control of Saint Maximin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tobak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tobak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saint Maximin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tobak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobak can do anything to dispel that myth.

Tobak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Maximin wants to control from the top but Tobak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tobak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saint Maximin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint Maximin is one step ahead there.

Saint Maximin stands and steps away. Tobak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Tobak as Saint Maximin shoots in.
Tobak keeps the fight on the outside.

Tobak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Saint Maximin is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tobak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint Maximin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tobak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saint Maximin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saint Maximin wants to improve his position but Tobak is controlling well.
Saint Maximin is trying to control but Tobak manages to pass to mount!
Tobak scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobak controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tobak controlling the position easily from mount.
Saint Maximin reaches up to try and control the position but Tobak seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Saint Maximin rolls and tries to escape and now Tobak has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tobak.
Tobak is punishing Saint Maximin with strikes - can he finish him?!

Saint Maximin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Maximin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tobak scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tobak lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Maximin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Tobak sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Saint Maximin taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Tobak!