PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between HIROTA MAEDA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Lobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MAEDA
vs
Lobo

154 cm
19
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, HIROTA MAEDA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MAEDA.

Lobo instigates a clinch.

Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lobo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MAEDA wants to stand and escape but instead Lobo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Lobo drops back looking for a leg! MAEDA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MAEDA manages to kick Lobo off! Lobo jumps back into MAEDA's guard.
Lobo advances to half guard.
Lobo is taking a breather. MAEDA 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MAEDA is looking to escape.
Lobo is looking to take a break and control but MAEDA is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MAEDA wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MAEDA trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lobo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MAEDA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobo on the ground.
Lobo prevents MAEDA from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MAEDA looks to land a combination but Lobo avoids it well.
MAEDA is breathing heavily.
Lobo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MAEDA tries to bum rush Lobo with a series of wild strikes but Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MAEDA fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MAEDA throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo.
MAEDA with a lazy takedown attempt

so Lobo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lobo content to stall in guard here.
Lobo trying to control but MAEDA is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MAEDA wants to get back to his feet but Lobo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MAEDA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lobo controls the pace.
MAEDA on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MAEDA tries to get out of the position.
MAEDA keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.

Lobo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MAEDA, up you get!

Lobo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MAEDA sprawls well initially but Lobo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that MAEDA really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lobo wants to control the pace but MAEDA is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MAEDA wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lobo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that MAEDA really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lobo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MAEDA squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lobo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MAEDA really wants to buck Lobo off and get back to his feet.
Lobo trying to control but MAEDA is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lord Lobo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobo walks into a jab.
MAEDA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lobo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobo.
Lobo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MAEDA works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MAEDA wants to get back to his feet but Lobo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lobo wants to control from the top but MAEDA keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Lobo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lobo shoots in but no luck this time.
Lobo wants to clinch.
MAEDA fails with the takedown.
HIROTA MAEDA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MAEDA moves away.
MAEDA looks for a takedown but Lobo sprawls well.

Lobo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lobo pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lobo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MAEDA's guard.
Lobo pushing down on MAEDA's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MAEDA!

Lobo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
MAEDA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lobo counters with an inside leg kick.
MAEDA misses with a double jab

and Lobo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lobo stops MAEDA from standing up.
Lobo trying to control the position from guard on top but MAEDA is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobo looking to pass the guard.
MAEDA wants to stand up but Lobo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lobo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lobo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MAEDA tries to avoid it but Lobo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MAEDA to the ground. MAEDA escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MAEDA misses with a combination

and Lobo counters by clinching up.
MAEDA wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HIROTA MAEDA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobo can't get the takedown.
Lobo goes for a takedown attempt but MAEDA pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo shoots for a double leg takedown but MAEDA sprawls well. He's pushed Lobo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MAEDA misses with a double jab.

Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MAEDA tries to throw a body punch but Lobo avoids it by throwing MAEDA back against the cage.
Lobo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MAEDA wants to break free but Lobo has control.
MAEDA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MAEDA smiles and moves away.
MAEDA misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MAEDA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lobo moves into the clinch.
Lobo tries to pull guard but MAEDA holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobo drops back down to his feet.
Lobo connects with a nasty looking knee right to MAEDA's face.
Lobo tries to pull guard but MAEDA won't allow it.

Lobo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MAEDA falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lobo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MAEDA tries to work over Lobo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Lobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MAEDA misses with a double jab
and Lobo counters with a nice body kick.
MAEDA avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Lobo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Lobo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MAEDA throws a series of punches but Lobo avoids them all with ease.
Lobo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MAEDA darts in trying to clinch

and Lobo counters with a nice double leg into side control. MAEDA won't be happy with that.

Lobo stands up and beckons MAEDA to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lobo tries to clinch but MAEDA moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MAEDA throws a hook to the side of Lobo's head but Lobo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MAEDA fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lobo scores with a takedown into MAEDA's guard.
Lobo trying to control but MAEDA is working from the bottom.
MAEDA is looking to stand up but Lobo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lobo content to stall in guard here.
MAEDA is looking to stand up but Lobo isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo wants to control from the top but MAEDA keeps moving.
Lobo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MAEDA tries to bum rush Lobo with a series of wild strikes but Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lobo tries for a takedown but MAEDA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MAEDA throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo closes the distance and clinches up with MAEDA, looking for a takedown. Lobo pushes MAEDA against the cage but MAEDA circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
HIROTA MAEDA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Lobo.
Lobo fails with the takedown.

MAEDA feints and as Lobo raises his hands in defense, MAEDA changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MAEDA wants to stand and escape but instead Lobo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MAEDA misses with a double jab

and Lobo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lobo as MAEDA tries to tie him up.
HIROTA MAEDA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MAEDA just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lobo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MAEDA pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MAEDA wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Lobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobo fails to pull guard.
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MAEDA just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lobo is looking to control MAEDA's arms but MAEDA gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lobo has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MAEDA wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobo has him pressed against the cage.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobo jumps guard but MAEDA stands there with Lobo around his waist. Lobo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MAEDA wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lobo looking to slow down the pace here.
Lobo drops down looking for an ankle pick but MAEDA pulls his leg out and moves away.
MAEDA keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lord Lobo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MAEDA misses with a combination

and Lobo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Lobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lobo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Lobo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

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