PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Babajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Lobtov
vs
Babajide

150 cm
27
170 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

169 cm
28
163 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

King of Fists

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kingsley Babajide!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babajide misses with a double jab

and Lobtov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Lobtov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babajide knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lobtov is keen to just control but Babajide is a slippery customer.
Babajide is pressing down on Lobtov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looking to pass the guard.
Lobtov wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babajide holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobtov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babajide is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babajide has escaped and now he's on top!

Lobtov really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Babajide stays in close to Lobtov's body and controls the position.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babajide is one step ahead there.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.

Babajide drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lobtov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babajide has Lobtov in his guard.

Lobtov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babajide wants to stand and escape but Lobtov is having none of it.
Lobtov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lobtov trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom.

Babajide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lobtov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lobtov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babajide trying to keep a closed guard but Lobtov is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov is pushing down on Babajide's leg trying to pass to half guard. Babajide is fighting to maintain full guard but Lobtov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Babajide tries to roll over but Lobtov keeps him under control.
Babajide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lobtov won't allow Babajide to sweep him here.
Lobtov wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving.

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.
Lobtov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babajide is keeping the position for now.
Lobtov stays in close to Babajide's body and controls the position.
Babajide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babajide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide 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!
Nice straight punches there by Babajide. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babajide.
Lobtov misses with a takedown attempt - Babajide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kingsley Babajide will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
Lobtov slips under a jab from Babajide.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobtov fails with the takedown.
Babajide bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobtov's head backwards.
Babajide shoots in and drives through. Lobtov sprawls well.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Babajide closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lobtov did well to prevent Babajide getting side control.
Lobtov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babajide's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babajide's back!
Babajide prevents Lobtov from getting a body triangle.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babajide trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babajide is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Babajide felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Lobtov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Babajide knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Babajide for a finish.
Lobtov looking to hold on to the position here but Babajide rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Babajide manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lobtov keeping moving, preventing Babajide from controlling successfully.
Babajide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Babajide is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lobtov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lobtov has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babajide keeping full guard, as Lobtov tries to pass.
Babajide tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lobtov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babajide is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babajide has escaped and now he's on top!

Lobtov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Babajide doesn't defend quickly enough and Lobtov has managed to lock this one up! Can Babajide escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lobtov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Lobtov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Lobtov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.