PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Gero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Lobov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gero
vs
Lobov

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Gero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gero rushes Lobov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gero after a bit of a struggle.

Gero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gero tries to clinch but Lobov moves away
and Lobov counters with a series of strikes. Gero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobov sprawls well. He's pushed Gero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gero defends it nicely.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt - Gero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero misses with a takedown attempt - Lobov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lobov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gero.
Lobov has his takedown stuffed
and Gero counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gero.
Lobov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Gero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lobov, pushing him back against the cage.
Gero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobov is trying to drag Gero to the mat but Gero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Gero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lobov.
Gero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gero is trying to break the clinch but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.

Lobov breaks the clinch.
Gero tries for a takedown but Lobov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gero misses
and Lobov counters with a left and a right that stings Gero.
Gero tries for a takedown but Lobov circles away easily

and Lobov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body.

Lobov manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lobov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobov, not yet.
Lobov has control of Gero's left arm, preventing Gero from doing any damage.

Lobov is looking for a triangle but Gero pushes his legs off easily.
Lobov has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gero stopping the sweep attempt from Lobov.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Lobov forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Gero letting Lobov take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lobov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobov manages to break the clinch.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gero as he jumps to the side.
Lobov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lobov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gero misses with a punch to the body.

Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov leaves Gero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lobov rushes Gero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lobov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lobov throws a right hand that Gero ducks under and follows up with a left that Gero also avoids with ease.
Gero is looking for a counter combo.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gero tries to clinch up but Lobov circles away and keeps his distance.

Lobov has closed the distance and engaged Gero in a clinch.
Lobov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Lobov jumps guard but Gero stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lobov jumps guard but Gero stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero lands with a short shot to the head.
Lobov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gero misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobov jumps guard.
Lobov controlling the position.
Lobov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lobov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lobov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gero tries to roll over but Lobov keeps him under control.
Lobov is taking a breather. Gero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobov is looking for a kimura but Gero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobov to get the leverage.
Lobov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gero won't allow Lobov to pass to mount.
Lobov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lobov wants to pass the guard but Gero is defending well.
Lobov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gero missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lobov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lobov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gero back to the cage. Lobov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Nathan Gero has been cut.
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lobov feints a jab promting Gero to slip. Lobov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Gero is rocked!
Lobov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Gero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lobov swivels and escapes.

Lobov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gero dodges the ground and pound from Lobov.
Gero is pushing Lobov's head away, looking to escape. Lobov manages to hold on to the position though.
Lobov working the ground and pound but Gero is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Lobov crashes against the mat.
Gero is looking for a sweep.

Lobov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gero, who protects the arm well.
Gero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lobov.
Lenny Lobov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lobov lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Lobov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Gero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lobov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gero but Gero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gero seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gero.
Gero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lobov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lenny Lobov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobov shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gero.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lobov moves into range and clinches up with Gero.
Lobov managing to block the knees to the body from Gero.
Gero jumps guard but Lobov stands there with Gero around his waist. Gero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Lobov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gero pinned against the cage. Gero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gero circles away.

Lobov closes the distance and clinches.
Lobov has Gero pressed against the cage.
Lobov tries for a takedown but Gero manages to get underhooks.

Lobov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gero forces his way into half guard.
Gero trying to control the pace.

Lobov has one foot on Gero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lobov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gero, which made it look bad.

Lobov moves into the clinch successfully.

Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lenny Lobov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gero sprawls well. Gero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lobov gets slowly back to his feet.

Lobov forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Lobov goes for a takedown attempt but Gero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lobov rushes Gero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Lobov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lobov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Lobov!