PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Fleet (ranked 4806 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Anton Tobias (ranked 258 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.

Fleet
vs
Tobias

174 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
141
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Fleet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Tobias!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleet shoots for a takedown but Tobias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fleet throws a sloppy body shot
and Tobias counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Tobias finds it's target.

Fleet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tobias on his heels. He'll look to pass Tobias's guard now, I'm sure.
Fleet cracks Tobias with a solid left hand.
Fleet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tobias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tobias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tobias keeping moving, preventing Fleet from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet tries to free his leg and advance position but Tobias is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fleet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet forces his way into half guard.
Tobias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleet passes to full mount!
Fleet looking to finish Tobias with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tobias!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tobias is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Fleet looking for a guillotine from mount but Tobias is having none of it.
Fleet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tobias is bucking up trying to escape but Fleet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fleet is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobias tries to reverse the position but Fleet maintains control.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleet controlling his opponent.
Fleet wants to get back to his feet but Tobias is holding on tight.
Fleet controlling from mount.
Tobias looks winded!
Fleet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleet is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tobias can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Fleet.
Fleet dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Fleet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Fleet with that takedown attempt.
Tobias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleet fails to land the takedown.
Tobias throws a counter combo.

Fleet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fleet controlling the action here for a moment.

Fleet decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias throws a strike but Fleet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet stands and throws Tobias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fleet wants to stand but Tobias is controlling his arm.
Tobias wants to control but Fleet postures up.
Carlos Fleet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleet is staying tight to Tobias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fleet tries to stand but Tobias is controlling his head.
Fleet staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tobias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Fleet works to advance to full mount. Tobias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fleet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tobias is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleet blocks Tobias's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fleet content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fleet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleet content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Fleet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fleet has closed the distance and engaged Tobias in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fleet to work.

Fleet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleet shoots in looking for a takedown. Tobias tries to sprawl out of it but Fleet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tobias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fleets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Anton Tobias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carlos Fleet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleet fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tobias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobias looks to land a combination. Fleet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fleet walks into a jab.
Fleet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tobias sprawls well. Tobias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleet gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleet tries to clinch but Tobias moves away
and Tobias counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleet shoots in and drives through. Tobias sprawls well.
Fleet moves forwards but Tobias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fleet has Tobias up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tobias.
Fleet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tobias prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fleet breaks the clinch.
Anton Tobias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tobias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fleet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tobias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleet somewhat.
Tobias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobias jabs Fleet right on the nose. Fleet blinks but takes it well.
Tobias lands with a nice combination. Fleet backs away looking to recover.
Fleet misses with a head kick.
Tobias is looking for the big counter here.
Anton Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleet tries to land a front kick but Tobias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tobias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tobias stuns Fleet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tobias lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tobias throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fleet closes the distance and pushes Tobias back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Tobias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Anton Tobias!

Carlos Fleet wins by split decision!