PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Tobias (ranked 3935 p4p, 4431 weight class) and Gordon Ryan (ranked 493 p4p, 544 weight class). Manoel Tobias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tobias
vs
Ryan

194 cm
25
213
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
220
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Big Island Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manoel Tobias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Tobias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tobias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tobias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Tobias's head but Tobias avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Tobias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Tobias is trying to improve his position.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tobias, who protects the arm well.
Tobias tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan working away.
My spies in Big Island Fitness inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tobias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tobias tries to get out of the position.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.

Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Tobias is defending well.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Tobias is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Tobias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tobias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan wants to control but Tobias is keeping him busy.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.
Tobias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Tobias controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tobias taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tobias is not content to let Ryan control the position.

Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Tobias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Tobias defending against the ground and pound.
Ryan throws an elbow but Tobias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Tobias is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tobias wants to control but Ryan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias regains half guard.
Ryan working over Tobias with some ground and pound. Tobias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tobias keeping control of the position.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.

Ryan is looking for a kimura here.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobias defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Tobias is working away.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tobias defending well though.
Ryan winds up and cracks Tobias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobias has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.

Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Tobias dodges it nicely.
Tobias controlling the position well.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Tobias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tobias preventing the sweep.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.
Tobias won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tobias.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.

Tobias is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage.

Ryan makes his way to full guard, as Tobias worked for a kimura.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tobias is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Tobias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Tobias is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tobias's guard.

Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Tobias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tobias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan won't allow Tobias to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias working a defensive guard here.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Tobias blocks nicely.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Tobias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Tobias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tobias defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tobias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tobias misses the target.

Tobias shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gordon Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tobias looking to pass the guard.

Tobias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tobias, into his guard.

Ryan throws a strike but Tobias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Ryan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Manoel Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tobias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias postures up.
Tobias throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manoel Tobias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ryan!