PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lobe
vs
Six

169 cm
32
164 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

150 cm
31
162 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Lobe misses.
A big right from Six misses.
Lobe tries to work over Six's front leg with a kick but Six checks it.
Lobe wants to land a leg kick but Six is out of range.
Six takes a swing at Lobe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six. Lobe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobe throws a front kick aimed at Six's knee but Six avoids it well.
Six walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lobe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Six checks a low kick from Lobe.
Lobe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Lobe misses.
Six rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lobe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Six tries a low kick but Lobe avoids it.
Six checks a leg kick nicely.

Six drives through with a takedown into Lobe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Lobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six defends it easily.
Lobe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Six!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobe working for a guillotine from mount but Six is in no mood to give up.

Lobe has hold of Six's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Six manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Six is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Six is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Six and Lobe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Lobe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Six has escaped the position, nice work there.
Six sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Six keeping hold of Lobe's head, controlling as best he can.
Six won't allow Lobe to pass to mount.
Six wants to control but Lobe is keeping busy.
Lobe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Six is trying to get back to full guard.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lobe trying to control the action but Six is working from the bottom.
Six wants to improve his position but Lobe is controlling well.

Lobe seems to be looking for submissions.
Six is doing well to control the position and prevent Lobe from advancing to side control.

Lobe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobe wants to control but Six is keeping him busy.

Six is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Six has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lobe passes to full mount!

Lobe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Six is surviving well by controlling Lobe's body position as best he can.
Lobe is looking to work his way around to Six's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six is squirming around, avoiding Lobe's attempts to control the action.
Six tries to reverse the position but Lobe maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Lobe dominated that round.
That's time! Lobe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lobe throws a low kick but Six avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Six checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Six fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lobe sprawls well initially but Six persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lobe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Six is working away from the top position though.
Six missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Six takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lobe trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Six lands a nice short elbow.
Lobe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brian Lobe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobe being controlled here, momentarily.
Six must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lobe 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.
Six working some strikes from top position.
Lobe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe trying to keep a closed guard but Six is proving a slippery customer.
Six trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Six landing with the ground and pound.
Six slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Six preventing the sweep.
Six keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lobe's head.
Lobe managing to control the position.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Lobe wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Six fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobe is looking to chop away at Six's legs.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Six blocks the leg kick.
Lobe throws a low kick but Six moves out of range easily.
Six checks the leg kick.
Lobe throws a solid leg kick but Six takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobe.
Lobe tries to score with a low kick but Six moves his leg out of the way.
Lobe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six is out of range.
Six scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Six.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Six gets the takedown into side control.
Lobe tries to bench press Six off him but Six keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six wants to control but Lobe is keeping him busy.
Six throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lobe is trying to improve his position.
Six working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lobe wants to control but Six postures up.
Lobe dodges the ground and pound from Six.
Lobe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Six wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobe keeps working.
Lobe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Six not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Six not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six with the ground and pound but Lobe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Six throwing strikes but missing.
Lobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six is pressing down on Lobe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobe wants to pass the guard but Six is keeping the position.
Lobe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six is trying to control Lobe's posture but Lobe avoids it.
Lobe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Six keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Six will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lobe slips a straight right by Six.
Six keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Six tried to score with a low kick but Lobe checks it.
Lobe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lobe throws a chopping leg kick but Six manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Six checks a leg kick.
Lobe is looking to score with low kicks.
Brian Lobe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobe tries to land a leg kick but Six saw it coming and moves away.
Lobe throws a front kick aimed at Six's knee but Six avoids it well.
Six checks a low kick from Lobe.
A leg kick checked by Six.
Lobe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Six is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Six checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lobe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Six has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Six and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Six scores with a takedown into Lobe's guard.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Six won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Six throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Six postures up.
Six is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Six with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six is one step ahead there.
Six stands up over Lobe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobe wants to sweep but no luck.
Six trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Six landing some decent shots from guard.
Lobe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobe, not yet.
Lobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Lobe trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lobe throws a solid leg kick but Six takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobe.
Lobe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Six is out of range.
Six attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Six misses.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Six sees it coming and moves out of range.
Six throws a hook but Lobe avoids it easily.
Lobe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Six sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lobe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six checks it well.
Lobe misses with a low kick.
Lobe misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe tries to score with a low kick but Six moves his leg out of the way.
Lobe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Six checks a leg kick.
Six blocks a leg kick.
Six wants to slow Lobe down by chopping away at his legs.
Six moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobe.
Six throws a hook but Lobe blocks it.
Six throws the left hand but Lobe avoids the punch easily.
Lobe is looking to score with low kicks.
Brian Lobe is winning the standup battle so far.
Six lands a jab to Lobe's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six checks a leg kick.
Six throws a jab when Lobe was well out of range.
Lobe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henry Six just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Six will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobe motions for Six to come forward. Lobe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobe throws a leg kick but Six checks it.
Lobe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Six checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Six.
Six misses with a low kick as Lobe jumps back.
Six throws a hook but Lobe avoids it easily.
Lobe motions for Six to come forward. Lobe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six checks it well.
Lobe moves out of range of the leg kick from Six.
Lobe misses with a leg kick.
Lobe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe slips a straight right by Six.
A combination from Six does no damage.
Six just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobe throws a solid leg kick but Six takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobe.
Six is looking to land body kicks.
Lobe misses with a low kick as Six jumps back.

Six scores a takedown into full mount!
Six can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lobe is looking to escape.
Lobe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Six trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobe is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six content just to control the position here.
Six tries to control but Lobe wriggling away.
Lobe is working to get back to half guard.
Lobe wants to hold on but Six pushes him away.
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!
Lobe can't escape the position.
Lobe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Six looking to finish Lobe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lobe!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lobe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.
Six working some strikes from top position.
Lobe pulls Six in close to prevent any damage.
Six trying to control but Lobe is working from the bottom.
Six landing with the ground and pound.

Lobe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Six gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lobe working a defensive guard here.

Lobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe looking to control.
Six lands a couple of digs.
Lobe controls Six momentarily but Six frees himself.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Six throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six pushing down on Lobe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lobe is looking for a sweep. Six is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Henry Six will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Six lands with a good body shot.
Lobe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Six checks it well.
Lobe checks a leg kick.
Lobe throws a low kick but Six moves out of range easily.
Six checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six throws out the jab.
Lobe tried to score with a low kick but Six checks it.
Six tries to land a front kick but Lobe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six checks the leg kick.
Lobe moves away from the strike by Six.

Six looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lobe wants to control but Six is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six throwing shots but Lobe is blocking nicely.
Lobe controlling the position well.
Lobe is refusing to be controlled, as Six sits in half guard.
Lobe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lobe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Six slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lobe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe trying to control the position.
Six throws a big elbow that misses.
Six working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Six slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lobe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lobe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobe avoids a kick to the body.
Brian Lobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Six is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Six is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Six looking to score a takedown here. Lobe is defending well but Six drives through and ends up in Lobe's guard.
Lobe controls Six momentarily but Six frees himself.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Six won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Lobe looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Lobe wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lobe ducks right into an uppercut from Six.
Six tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Six will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobe throws out a leg kick but Six moves out of range and Lobe only half commits.
Lobe tries to land a leg kick but Six saw it coming and moves away.

Six decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

Lobe actively working from the bottom here.
Lobe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Six trying to control from half guard but Lobe is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lobe wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Six has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Henry Six!
Henry Six is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Henry Six was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.