PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aldous Wensleydale enters the cage!

Lobtov
vs
Wensleydale

150 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wensleydale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobtov's waist but Lobtov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wensleydale off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale moves in looking to clinch but Lobtov pushes him off.
Lobtov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Wensleydale has closed the distance and engaged Lobtov in a clinch.

Lobtov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lobtov manages to end up in side control.
Lobtov trying to control the action but Wensleydale is working from the bottom.
Lobtov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wensleydale!

Wensleydale defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lobtov.
Wensleydale is looking to improve his position but Lobtov isn't that keen on the idea.

Lobtov wants to finish this one by submission but Wensleydale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lobtov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wensleydale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wensleydale regains half guard.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wensleydale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wensleydale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lobtov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lobtov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wensleydale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobtov.

Lobtov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wensleydale defends it well.
Wensleydale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lobtov is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.

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.
Lobtov is trying to control. Wensleydale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lobtov seems to be working for a kimura but Wensleydale defends the submission attempt.
Wensleydale wants to control but Lobtov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wensleydale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lobtov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobtov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wensleydale wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobtov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wensleydale defends it well.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Lobtov stalling.
Lobtov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wensleydale for as long as he can get away with.

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

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.
Wensleydale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobtov is working away from the top position though.

Lobtov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wensleydale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wensleydale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wensleydale is trying to maintain the position but Lobtov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wensleydale keeping control of the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wensleydale has managed to clinch.
Lobtov looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Lobtov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobtov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wensleydale.
Wensleydale darts in looking for a takedown but Lobtov gets double underhooks and turns Wensleydale into the cage.
Wensleydale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lobtov as he jumps to the side.
Andrey Lobtov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldous Wensleydale.
Wensleydale tries to clinch up but Lobtov circles away and keeps his distance.

Lobtov gets caught flat footed, as Wensleydale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lobtov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wensleydale can do to turn this around?

Lobtov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wensleydale is aware though and is defending well.
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobtov pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobtov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wensleydale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale passes Lobtov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lobtov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wensleydale controlling from the top position.
Lobtov wants to sweep here but Wensleydale controlling him for the moment.

Lobtov working for submissions but it's allowed Wensleydale to get to half guard.
Lobtov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wensleydale controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wensleydale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobtov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lobtov keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.
Wensleydale with a flurry of punches that miss.

Wensleydale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobtov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wensleydale has managed to get both his arms back between Lobtov's legs - danger averted.

Wensleydale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobtov, not yet.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving.
Lobtov is adopting a defensive guard.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Lobtov keeps moving.

Lobtov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wensleydale drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lobtov dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.

Wensleydale working for a triangle but Lobtov defends it easily.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wensleydale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobtov is looking to pass into half guard but Wensleydale pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wensleydale is in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wensleydale looking to sit in guard and control but Lobtov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Lobtov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wensleydale shoots for a takedown but Lobtov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wensleydale fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. Wensleydale does a little dance to reset his feet.

Wensleydale clinches.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lobtov goes for a takedown attempt but Wensleydale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wensleydale darts in trying to clinch

and Lobtov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov working away.

Lobtov is trying to get an arm triangle but Wensleydale is defending well.

Lobtov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov wants to control but Wensleydale is keeping him busy.
Lobtov works to advance to full mount. Wensleydale defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wensleydale is wriggling around trying to escape.

Lobtov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wensleydale prevents Lobtov from taking his back.

Lobtov working for a submission but Wensleydale is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobtov working for a guillotine from mount but Wensleydale is in no mood to give up.

Lobtov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wensleydale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lobtov tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
Lobtov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Lobtov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wensleydale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wensleydale shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale is working to get back to half guard.

Lobtov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wensleydale manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Lobtov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A control attempt from Wensleydale but he's now mounted!
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Lobtov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wensleydale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobtov working for a submission but Wensleydale is keeping him at bay.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Lobtov postures up.
Wensleydale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lobtov is staying active.
Lobtov content just to control the position here.

Lobtov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wensleydale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Lobtov pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Lobtov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lobtov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Andrey Lobtov!

Andrey Lobtov wins by unanimous decision!