PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ignatov (ranked 1643 p4p, 225 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 1165 p4p, 157 weight class). Ignatov comes to the cage accompanied by Fler-Ghetto Beat. Lobo has chosen Hayden James - Embrace as his entrance music. 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.

Ignatov
vs
Lobo

186 cm
41
186 lbs
34 - 16 - 3

185 cm
33
195 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobo's sensitive parts.
Ignatov punishes Lobo's body with a nice straight punch.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lobo avoided it.
Lobo slips under a jab.
Lobo tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatov shakes him off and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ignatov gets a clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lobos head.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.

Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov won't allow Lobo to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo managing to control the position.
Lobo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobo is retaining full guard.
Lobo is pulling down on Ignatov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatov, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatov is one step ahead there.
Ignatov wants to pass the guard but Lobo is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobo, not yet.
Lobo keeps trying to improve his position.
Lobo trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ignatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobo circles away.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lobo.
Ignatov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lobo. Lobo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Lobo checks it.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Ignatov moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatov thuds a left hand into Lobo's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range.

Ignatov gets a clinch.
Ignatov lands with a left to the head.
Ignatov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lobo cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ignatov walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lobo has Ignatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Lobo has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobo tries a body shot but Ignatov blocks it.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Lobo lands an uppercut.

Ignatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lobo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatov throws a looping overhand right but Lobo ducks down to avoid it.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Ignatov tries to score with a low kick but Lobo moves his leg out of the way.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
Lobo throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ignatov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov backing away here, and Lobo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov thuds a left hand into Lobo's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lobo blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatov.
Ignatov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lobo has time to react.
Ignatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lobo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vladimir Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov digs a good hook to Lobo's body.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lobo is out of range.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lobo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lobo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatov.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Ignatov checks it
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobo.
Lobo cracks the inside of Ignatov's front leg.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Ignatov's knee but Ignatov avoids it well.
Ignatov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobo can do to turn this around?
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignatov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobo is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Lobo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov jabs Lobo right on the nose. Lobo blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lobo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov throws the kick towards the body but Lobo avoids it.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Ignatov connects with a body shot.
Ignatov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lobo is able to avoid easily.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatov is looking to wear down Lobo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lobo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lobo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lobo on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Lobo.
Ignatov lands a right hook to the body.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo feints a counter leg kick.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lobo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Lobo moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov checks it.
Lobo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Lobo takes one to the side of the head.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatov checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov tries to clinch up
and Lobo counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignatov looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Ignatov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov looks to clinch
and Lobo counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo moves forwards but Ignatov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Ignatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatov tries to avoid it.
Lobo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lobo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lobo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
That kick from Lobo tenderised Ignatov's leg. Ignatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Lobo saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lobo.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Lobo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Ignatov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ignatov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Lobo moved away.
Lobo tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lobo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lobo motions for Ignatov to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Ignatov checks it
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Ignatov blocks the low kick.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Lobo saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lobo's calf.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov moved away.
A low kick from Lobo misses
and Ignatov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lobo's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov thuds a left hand into Lobo's body.
Ignatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatov checks it well.
Ignatov scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobo misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lobo walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lobo.

Lobo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ignatov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lobo fails to land.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Ignatov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobo.
Vladimir Ignatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Lobo.
Lobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ignatov just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lobo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ignatov uses from the top position.
Lobo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lobo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov postures up.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Ignatov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lobo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lobo looking to control.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ignatov jabs Lobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobo is just out of range.

That's four 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.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov sets himself, and Lobo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatov avoids it this time.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Lobo moved away.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Lobo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatov.
Ignatov tests Lobo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Ignatov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lobo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vladimir Ignatov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lobo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Lobo pulls Ignatov into guard.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobo wants to control the position but Ignatov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lobo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lobo 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.
Lobo manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lobo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lobo is trying to control. Ignatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lobo stalling.
Lobo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov is refusing to be controlled, as Lobo sits in half guard.
Ignatov trying to control from the bottom.
Lobo trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lobo blocks a jab.
Ignatov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lobo, right into the meat.
Ignatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lobo walks into a straight right hand from Ignatov.

Lobo forces Ignatov back against the cage and clinches.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatov to keep the fight standing.
Lobo scores with a hook to the body.
Lobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Lobo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobo scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lobo prevents Ignatov from breaking the clinch.
Lobo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ignatov manages to break the clinch.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ignatov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Ignatov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lobo tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Lobo feints a counter leg kick.
Lobo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Lobo tries a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov clobbers Lobo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lobo should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov pushes Lobo away with a front kick.
Good exchange - Ignatov coming out on top.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Lobo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Lobo saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Lobo.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatov lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Ignatov blocks the low kick.
Ignatov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lobo.

Ignatov moves into the clinch.
Ignatov lands a body shot.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ignatov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Lobo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Lobo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobo.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatov to keep the fight standing.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands a right hand.
Lobo can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignatov smiles and moves away.
Ignatov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Ignatov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lobo's calf.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Ignatov moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lobo's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lobo moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Ignatov is out of range.
Lobo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Ignatov's leg but Ignatov calmly moves out of range.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobo.
Lobo tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lobo.
Lobo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov cracks the inside of Lobo's front leg.
Lobo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobo.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a low kick, looking for Lobo's leg but Lobo calmly moves out of range.
Lobo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ignatov's calf.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Ignatov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Ignatov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov checks the leg kick.
Ignatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobo's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobo throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Ignatov throws a lazy right hand but Lobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatov dips to his left and cracks Lobo with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobo tries a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lobo avoids it.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lobo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobo doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Ignatov!
Vladimir Ignatov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.