PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Lakovic
vs
Cambiasso

189 cm
26
181 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

178 cm
27
175 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Lakovic misses its intended target.
Cambiasso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lakovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lakovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Lakovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cambiasso.
Lakovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Lakovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Lakovic slams his shin into Cambiasso's torso.
Lakovic swinging wildly here.
Donk. Lakovic catches Cambiasso right on the button with a cross.
Lakovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cambiasso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lakovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic misses with a hook
and Cambiasso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cambiasso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Lakovic misses
and Cambiasso counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Cambiasso moves out of range easily.

Cambiasso rushes Lakovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cambiasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic presses Cambiasso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
Lakovic pushes Cambiasso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambiasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lakovic smiles and moves away.
Cambiasso misses with a takedown
and Lakovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
Lakovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cambiasso on the side of the head.
Lakovic throws a right hand that misses
and Cambiasso counters with a slapping leg kick.

Cambiasso closes the distance and pushes Lakovic back into the cage.
Lakovic pushes Cambiasso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lakovic.
Lakovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cambiasso looks gassed!
Cambiasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic presses Cambiasso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lakovic fails to land.
Cambiasso blocks an elbow strike from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lakovic lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lakovic.
Lakovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
Lakovic lands a nice uppercut.
Lakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Lakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakovic cracks Cambiasso with a nice body shot.
Lakovic lands a shot to the body.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Lakovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakovic lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
Cambiasso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lakovic working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lakovic.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cambiasso blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cambiasso backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lakovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cambiasso's calf.
Cambiasso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lakovic misses with an uppercut. Cambiasso saw that one coming.
Lakovic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cambiasso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lakovic's guard.

Lakovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lakovic has Cambiasso pulled in close to control his posture.

Cambiasso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cambiasso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakovic is aware though and is defending well.

Lakovic drops back looking for a leg! Cambiasso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cambiasso manages to kick Lakovic off! Lakovic jumps back into Cambiasso's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lakovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lakovic pushes down on Cambiasso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lakovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lakovic throwing shots but Cambiasso is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic controlling the action here.
Lakovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lakovic in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Lakovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cambiasso regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lakovic.

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.
Lakovic passes into half guard.
Lakovic drops an elbow to the side of Cambiasso's head.
Lakovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lakovic looking for a submission but Cambiasso manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lakovic trying to control but Cambiasso is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lakovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Cambiasso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cambiasso takes the fight into the clinch.
Lakovic misses with a knee strike.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cambiasso controls the action.
Cambiasso is trying to maintain a safe position but Lakovic gets an underhook and turns Cambiasso into the cage.
Lakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Cambiasso prevents a body shot from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lakovic lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cambiasso has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lakovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cambiasso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lakovic digs a right hand into Cambiasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambiasso's gas tank.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Lakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cambiasso.
Lakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cambiasso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lakovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Cambiasso avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lakovic fails to land.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic won't allow it.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cambiasso.
Lakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cambiasso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lakovic walks away with a smile on his face. Cambiasso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lakovic moves into the clinch.
Cambiasso blocking some punches.
Lakovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cambiasso's elbow.
Lakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lakovic misses with the head strike.
Lakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lakovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lakovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cambiasso.
Sasha Lakovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cambiasso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambiasso tries to break free but Lakovic pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lakovic.
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cambiasso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lakovic misses with a punch to the body.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lakovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lakovic tries a body shot but Cambiasso blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic won't allow it.
Cambiasso tries to pull guard but Lakovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Cambiasso drops back down to his feet.
Lakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esteban Cambiasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cambiasso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lakovic digs a right hand into Cambiasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cambiasso's gas tank.
Lakovic throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lakovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lakovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!