PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazais Censonis (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.

Lambert
vs
Censonis

221 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scotty Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazais Censonis!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lambert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lambert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lambert stopping the sweep attempt from Censonis.

Censonis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lambert has passed into half guard!
Lambert winds up and cracks Censonis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Lambert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambert tries to stand and escape but Censonis is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Censonis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Censonis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Censonis keeps trying to improve his position.

Censonis looking for subs off his back but Lambert has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lambert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lambert tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Censonis tries to get to full guard but Lambert has control of the leg.

Lambert is working for a kimura but Censonis is defending it quite comfortably.
Lambert wants to stand up but Censonis is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Censonis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lambert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lambert would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Censonis wants to sweep here but Lambert controlling him for the moment.

Censonis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambert is aware though and is defending well.
Censonis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lambert!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Censonis takes Lambert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lambert is in trouble.
Censonis looks winded!
Lambert trying to control the hands but Censonis breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Censonis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lambert! Can he survive? No! He's out! Censonis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mazais Censonis!