PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Lazebnov (ranked 5251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Winkle (ranked 4492 p4p, 376 weight class). Anton Lazebnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lazebnov
vs
Winkle

177 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Lazebnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peeta Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Winkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazebnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.
Lazebnov works over Winkle's head and body with a nice combination.
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkle darts in looking for a takedown but Lazebnov gets double underhooks and turns Winkle into the cage.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
A punch combination from Lazebnov misses.
Lazebnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winkle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winkle with a knee to the head.

It looks like Anton Lazebnov has been cut.

Winkle pulls guard.
Lazebnov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazebnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lazebnov passes Winkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazebnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Winkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winkle is in trouble now - Lazebnov has advanced to mount!
Lazebnov wants to control the pace but Winkle is squirming around nicely.
Winkle wants to hold on but Lazebnov pushes him away.
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Lazebnov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lazebnov working for a submission but Winkle is keeping him at bay.
Winkle wants to control but Lazebnov is having none of it.
Winkle is desperately trying to improve his position but Lazebnov has a good base and remains in mount.
Winkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lazebnov.
Winkle tries to hold on but Lazebnov postures up.

Lazebnov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a head shot.
Lazebnov won't let Winkle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winkle tries to hold on but Lazebnov postures up.
Winkle is trying desperately to improve position.
Winkle is still trying to improve position.
Winkle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lazebnov. What's that going to do exactly?
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Lazebnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Winkle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazebnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to hold on but Lazebnov pushes him away.
Lazebnov misses with a head shot.
Winkle is squirming around, avoiding Lazebnov's attempts to control the action.
Winkle taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Lazebnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Lazebnov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Lazebnov. Lazebnov maintains the clinch.
Lazebnov looking to throw knees to the head but Winkle is blocking nicely.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
Lazebnov gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Winkle managing to block the knees to the body from Lazebnov.
Lazebnov jumps guard but Winkle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lazebnov gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
Lazebnov wants to break free but Winkle has control.
Lazebnov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle looking for a takedown.

Winkle manages to pull guard.

Winkle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lazebnov has passed into half guard!
Winkle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lazebnov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazebnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lazebnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkle defending well though.
Lazebnov is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle trying to control here.
Lazebnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winkle wants to improve his position but Lazebnov is controlling well.
Lazebnov slips a nice elbow through Winkle's hands, connecting with Winkle's forehead.
Lazebnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winkle tries to kick Lazebnov off but Lazebnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Lazebnov has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Winkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lazebnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazebnov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winkle after a bit of a struggle.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Lazebnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazebnov blocks an uppercut.
Lazebnov can't get the takedown.
Winkle prevents Lazebnov from breaking the clinch.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lazebnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winkle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lazebnov jumps guard and drags Winkle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazebnov is retaining full guard.
Lazebnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazebnov is on top in guard.

Winkle is striking but Lazebnov is not phased and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winkle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazebnov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazebnov prevents Winkle from standing back up.
Lazebnov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Winkle is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Lazebnov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Lazebnov's cut.
That's time! Lazebnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Winkle instigates a clinch.
Winkle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkle effectively controlling the action here.

Winkle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazebnov uses from the top position.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Lazebnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lazebnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazebnov wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazebnov prevents Winkle from getting back to his feet.
Lazebnov trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Anton Lazebnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazebnov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Winkle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Winkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazebnov throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winkle.
Anton Lazebnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Winkle drives through and clinches with Lazebnov against the cage.
Winkle fails to pull guard.

Winkle breaks the clinch.
Lazebnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winkle throws a head kick but Lazebnov moves out of range.
Lazebnov throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a two punch combination.

Winkle closes the distance and clinches.

Winkle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winkle controls Lazebnov momentarily but Lazebnov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazebnov is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to stand but Lazebnov is controlling the position.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazebnov tries to clinch but Winkle is having none of it.
Anton Lazebnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazebnov is looking to slow Winkle down with leg kicks.

Winkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peeta Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Lazebnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winkle throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peeta Winkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazebnov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Anton Lazebnov!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Anton Lazebnov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anton Lazebnov!

Anton Lazebnov wins by unanimous decision!