PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Lobchov (ranked 2446 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 302 p4p, 297 weight class). Vasili Lobchov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lobchov
vs
Albans

180 cm
24
166
9 - 10 - 0

167 cm
24
155
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albans shoots in for a takedown but Lobchov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobchov misses the shot to the body.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albans manages to avoid it.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Albans throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Lobchov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vasili Lobchov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov connects with a body shot that sends Albans 's belly button to the back.
Lobchov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lobchov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albans struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
Lobchov pushes Albans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albans is working for takedown but Lobchov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Albans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobchov lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Lobchov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albans misses with some punches.
Lobchov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lobchov.

Albans tightens his grip and picks Lobchov up, before dumping him to the ground. Lobchov manages to land in guard.
Albans is fighting to break Lobchov's control of his arms but Lobchov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albans passes Lobchov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lobchov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lobchov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Lobchov is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobchov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobchov is stalling in the full guard.
Albans is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lobchov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Albans looking to control.

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

That's four 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.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lobchov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
Albans walks into a left hand.
Albans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobchov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vasili Lobchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Albans .
Albans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lobchov. Lobchov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lobchov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Albans slips a jab and a cross from Lobchov.
Nice jab there from Lobchov.
Lobchov moves in looking to clinch but Albans pushes him off.
Lobchov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov cracks Albans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Lobchov both land. Nice combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Albans !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Albans .
Albans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lobchov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobchov tries to sprawl but Albans drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lobchov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lobchov keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
Albans passes into half guard.
Lobchov is positioning himself well to prevent Albans advancing to mount.

Albans seems to be working for a kimura but Lobchov defends the submission attempt.

Albans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobchov with the active half guard here but Albans passes nicely into side control.
Lobchov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lobchov, who protects the arm well.
Lobchov is not content to let Albans control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Albans is trying to get an arm triangle but Lobchov is defending well.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lobchov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lobchov can't escape the position.
Albans tries to control but Lobchov wriggling away.
Lobchov working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Albans wants to finish this one by submission but Lobchov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Albans .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Albans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobchov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albans feints the counter takedown.
Lobchov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Albans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lobchov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Lobchov looks to land a left hand but Albans moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albans was well out of range. Poor timing from Lobchov.
Albans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lobchov misses with a jab to the body

and Albans counters with a single leg into guard. Lobchov didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Albans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lobchov is trying to get back to half guard.

Albans swings around for an armbar but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Albans 's guard.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.

Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.

Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lobchov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Lobchov tries to free his leg and advance position but Albans is retaining full guard.

Albans working for a triangle but Lobchov defends it easily.
Lobchov wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.

Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.

Albans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lobchov is aware though and is defending well.
Lobchov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lobchov preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Lobchov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albans swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobchov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Albans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albans tries to work over Lobchov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov stops a takedown attempt from Albans .
A short left from Lobchov.
Albans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobchov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobchov tries to work over Albans 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobchov tries a body shot but Albans blocks it.
Albans looking to stall.
Albans lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Lobchov.
I think Lobchov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Vasili Lobchov!

Vasili Lobchov wins by unanimous decision!
Vasili Lobchov thanked the fans post fight for their support.