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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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164 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lobe avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh looks to land a combination. Lobe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lobe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobe.
Lobe lands with a good body shot.
Lobe just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lobe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lobe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
Lobe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobe lands a right hook to the body.
Lobe misses with a body shot
and Singh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lobe's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobe is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh slips nicely into half guard.
Lobe tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe trying to control from the bottom.
Singh 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.
Lobe wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Lobe is pressing down on Singh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singh is holding on for now.
Lobe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobe wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobe won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lobe, into his guard.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Lobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singh defends it easily.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Lobe is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
Lobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Singh finds it's way through Lobe's defenses.
Lobe slips under a jab.
Lobe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Singh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What's Lobe going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Singh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lobe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Singh 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.
Lobe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh scores with a jab to the body.
Singh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lobe misses with a wild body shot.
Lobe misses the body punch
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Lobe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobe is controlling him.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Lobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobe wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lobe wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to sweep here but Lobe controlling him for the moment.
Lobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobe is on top in guard.
Lobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lobe forces his way into half guard.
Lobe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh is looking for a sweep. Lobe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Lobe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singh!
Singh is trying desperately to improve position.
Lobe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Singh is surviving well by controlling Lobe's body position as best he can.
Singh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
Singh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobe is working away from the top position though.
Singh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobe postures up.
Lobe trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobe stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Singh punching from the bottom - just letting Lobe know he's still in a fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Lobe from controlling successfully.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lobe!
Singh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Singh lands a big elbow.
Lobe wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Singh landing punches.
Lobe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lobe blocking the ground and pound.
Lobe working to try and regain half guard.
Lobe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Lobe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lobe misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Singh misses.
Lobe cracks Singh with a good jab.
Singh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobe is looking for a sweep.
Singh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lobe to see if he's OK.
Lobe defending against the ground and pound.
Singh wants to stand but Lobe has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lobe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lobe pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
Singh trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Singh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lobe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
Lobe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobe is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Lobe trying to control the position.
Lobe keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Singh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lobe has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Lobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Singh tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws an elbow but Lobe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lobe struggling a bit here.
Singh in side control, throwing shots but Lobe defends.
Singh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Singh wants to control but Lobe is keeping him busy.
Lobe tries to bench press Singh off him but Singh keeps the position.
Lobe parries the strikes from Singh easily there. Singh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lobe to escape.
Singh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Singh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lobe wants to control but Singh postures up.
Lobe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Singh trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Khan Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lobe trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh works his way into side control.
Lobe is trying to get back to half guard.
Lobe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Singh is working for a kimura but Lobe is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobe keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe trying to control from the bottom.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Singh throwing strikes from guard but Lobe blocks nicely.
Singh won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Singh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh stands up over Lobe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe pulls Singh in to control the position.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Singh passes into half guard.
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lobe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khan Singh!
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energy
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hype
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