PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) as his entrance music. Rory McDonnell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lobtov
vs
McDonnell

150 cm
30
170 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobtov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
Lobtov slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Lobtov.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Lobtov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lobtov.
Lobtov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell tests Lobtov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell slips a jab from Lobtov.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Lobtov throws a right hand that McDonnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonnell also avoids with ease.
Lobtov fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobtov manages to avoid it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lobtov connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
McDonnell catches Lobtov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lobtov just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Lobtov misses the target.
McDonnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Lobtov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lobtov is looking for a counter combo.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.

It looks like Andrey Lobtov has been cut.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lobtov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobtov lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Lobtov checks it.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Lobtov is wise to it.
Lobtov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Lobtov backs off McDonnell throws a huge counter combo but Lobtov manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lobtov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobtov misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Lobtov seems unphased.
Lobtov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Lobtov ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobtov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell jabs at Lobtov's body.
Lobtov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
It looked like Lobtov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Lobtov ducked under it nicely.
Lobtov misses with a double jab.
McDonnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lobtov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonnell - the referee stops the clock and Lobtov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonnell. Lobtov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Lobtov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonnell sizes up Lobtov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobtov lands a body shot.

McDonnell instigates a clinch.

McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey Lobtov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobtov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lobtov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lobtov throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
Lobtov defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on McDonnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobtov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobtov.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lobtov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Lobtov scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
Lobtov lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonnell off the cage and back into range.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Lobtov should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
That's time! Lobtov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Lobtov's head.
Lobtov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Lobtov.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lobtov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lobtov. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobtov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Lobtov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lobtov misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Lobtov's ribs.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobtov.
A little feinted left hand from Lobtov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Lobtov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lobtov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobtov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobtov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobtov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Lobtov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lobtov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Lobtov's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a nice body shot.
Lobtov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobtov's head backwards.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Lobtov moves out of range easily.
Lobtov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobtov. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobtov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonnell misses with a jab to the body
and Lobtov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobtov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lobtov misses the shot to the body.
Lobtov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Lobtov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Rory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobtov throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
Lobtov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lobtov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.
Lobtov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobtov.
A shot to the body from Lobtov misses
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Lobtov.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
Lobtov misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Lobtov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobtov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lobtov misses with a straight right.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

McDonnell forces Lobtov back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lobtov or not.
Lobtov fails to pull guard.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lobtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobtov blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lobtov up against the cage.
Lobtov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobtov is trying to pull guard but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lobtov blocking some punches.
Lobtov jumps guard but McDonnell stands there with Lobtov around his waist. Lobtov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Lobtov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lobtov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobtov.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobtov.
Danga de danga de dang - Lobtov scores with a four punch combination!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lobtov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a hook but Lobtov blocks it.
Lobtov moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
Lobtov throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lobtov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDonnell takes a swing at Lobtov's ribcage but misses.
Lobtov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Andrey Lobtov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobtov misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Lobtov down.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Lobtov moves out of range.
Lobtov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Lobtov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Lobtov avoids it.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell cracks Lobtov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

McDonnell moves into the clinch.
Lobtov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lobtov tries to pull guard but McDonnell won't allow it.
Lobtov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonnell walks away with a smile on his face. Lobtov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lobtov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Lobtov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McDonnell.
Lobtov scores with a nice strike.
Lobtov throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
Lobtov throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lobtov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobtov on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory McDonnell!
Rory McDonnell is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rory McDonnell made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Andrey Lobtov spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says, Fights are like a box of chocolates,...u never know what u gonna get...'.