PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lakovic
vs
Bobberson

189 cm
29
181 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

175 cm
28
184 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 20 - 10 - 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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobberson somewhat.
Bobberson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lakovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lakovic stalks Bobberson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bobberson's face. Bobberson staggers backwards, shaken.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lakovic but Lakovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid body kick from Lakovic.

Bobberson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lakovic did well to prevent Bobberson getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Bobberson is working for a kimura but Lakovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Lakovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bobberson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lakovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson prevents Lakovic from improving his position.

Bobberson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lakovic is just riding it out for now. Bobberson eventually gives up the hold.

Bobberson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lakovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lakovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakovic controls Bobberson momentarily but Bobberson frees himself.
Lakovic keeping full guard, as Bobberson tries to pass.

Bobberson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lakovic is trying to control the position but Bobberson postures up.
Lakovic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lakovic landing strikes from the mount and Bobberson is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bobberson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bobberson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bobberson is working to get back to half guard.
Lakovic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bobberson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lakovic's lack of action.
Lakovic with the ground and pound but Bobberson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobberson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lakovic wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Lakovic stays in close to Bobberson's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lakovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lakovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lakovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lakovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up with Lakovic, looking for a takedown. Bobberson pushes Lakovic against the cage but Lakovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Lakovic slams his shin into Bobberson's torso.
A cross from Bobberson lands.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Bobberson moves out of range easily.
Bobberson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lakovic should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic misses with a wild body shot.
Lakovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobberson.
Lakovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobberson misses the target.
Bobberson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lakovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson misses with a hook. Lakovic ducked under it nicely.
Bobberson moves out of range as Lakovic throws a body kick.
Lakovic catches Bobberson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobberson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lakovic is fending him off so far but Bobberson persists. Nope, Lakovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lakovic as he avoids it easily.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bobberson.
Bobberson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lakovic - that will leave a mark!
Lakovic lands the left hand.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut. Lakovic saw that one coming.
Lakovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sasha Lakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lakovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bobberson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lakovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobberson throws a looping overhand right but Lakovic ducks down to avoid it.
Bobberson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobberson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson misses with a straight right.
Lakovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lakovic lands with a cross.
Bobberson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lakovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sasha Lakovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobberson throws a lazy right hand but Lakovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobberson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lakovic lands with a nice body punch.
Bobberson moves out of range as Lakovic throws a body kick.
Bobberson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lakovic.
Bobberson scores with the left hand. Lakovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Lakovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lakovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lakovic counters with a left to the body.
Lakovic digs a good hook to Bobberson's body.
Lakovic looks for the body kick but Bobberson saw that one coming.
Lakovic is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bobberson. That's going to slow Lakovic down.
Bobberson takes a swing at Lakovic's ribcage but misses.
Bobberson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobberson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakovic swivels and escapes.
Lakovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lakovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lakovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobberson blocks a head kick by Lakovic.
Bobberson moves out of range as Lakovic throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobberson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lakovic - the referee stops the clock and Bobberson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lakovic. Bobberson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lakovic ducks under a wild hook from Bobberson.
Lakovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic looks to land a combination. Bobberson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but Lakovic shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic scores with a nice body kick.
Lakovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobberson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lakovic checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobberson is defended easily by Lakovic.
Bobberson swings widly with a right hand
and Lakovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lakovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Bobberson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lakovic slips under a jab from Bobberson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bobberson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut.
Lakovic lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lakovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lakovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bobberson scores with a jab. Lakovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lakovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobberson.
Lakovic is looking to wear down Bobberson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobberson is defended easily by Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lakovic throws a right hand that Bobberson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobberson also avoids with ease.
Bobberson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lakovic catches Bobberson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lakovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobberson.
A head kick misses from Lakovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lakovic!
Bobberson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobberson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lakovic.
Bobberson scores with a nice strike.
Bobberson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bobberson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobberson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lakovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobberson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lakovic.
Lakovic slips a straight right by Bobberson.
Bobberson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bobberson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lakovic.

Bobberson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lakovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bobberson is in Lakovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobberson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is trying to control the position but Bobberson postures up.
Bobberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lakovic 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.
Lakovic trying to control the position.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobberson manages to get himself to full guard.

Bobberson working for submissions but it's allowed Lakovic to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lakovic seems content to control.
Lakovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lakovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobberson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lakovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lakovic is looking to take a break and control but Bobberson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billy Bobberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sasha Lakovic.
Lakovic keeps Bobberson at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobberson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lakovic - the referee stops the clock and Bobberson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lakovic. Bobberson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lakovic throws a sloppy head kick and Bobberson moves out of range easily.
Bobberson throws a front kick aimed at Lakovic's knee but Lakovic avoids it well.
Lakovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bobberson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lakovic.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Bobberson does no damage.
Bobberson 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.
Bobberson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasha Lakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lakovic counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lakovic. Bobberson shrugs it off though.
Lakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lakovic misses with a kick to the body.
Bobberson takes a kick to the side of the head.

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!
Sasha Lakovic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.