PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Lobe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

LeChimpanze
vs
Lobe

175 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
33
164 lbs
13 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeChimpanze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobe.
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 LeChimpanze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeChimpanze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

LeChimpanze looking to score a takedown here. Lobe is defending well but LeChimpanze drives through and ends up in Lobe's guard.
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.
LeChimpanze postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe pulls LeChimpanze in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Lobe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lobe controls LeChimpanze momentarily but LeChimpanze frees himself.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lobe throws a chopping leg kick but LeChimpanze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

LeChimpanze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
LeChimpanze is keen to just control but Lobe is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeChimpanze.
Lobe trying to hold on to LeChimpanze's head to control him but LeChimpanze postures up.
Lobe won't allow LeChimpanze to pass to mount.
LeChimpanze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lobe tries to get to full guard but LeChimpanze has control of the leg.
Lobe gets full guard.
LeChimpanze throws a big elbow that misses.
LeChimpanze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeChimpanze stands up over Lobe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
LeChimpanze trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lobe has his foot on LeChimpanze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeChimpanze works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing LeChimpanze from controlling successfully.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeChimpanze's guard.
Lobe looking to sit in guard and control but LeChimpanze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobe is on top in guard.
LeChimpanze keeping full guard, as Lobe tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe postures up.
Lobe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeChimpanze's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe throwing shots but LeChimpanze is blocking nicely.
LeChimpanze is not content to let Lobe control the position.
Lobe prevents LeChimpanze from improving his position.
Lobe moves into full mount! LeChimpanze won't be happy about that!
LeChimpanze tries to lock up and control but Lobe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lobe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, LeChimpanze has worked his arm free - good work by LeChimpanze!

Lobe is trying to get an arm triangle but LeChimpanze is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe working the head and body with strikes.
LeChimpanze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Lobe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LeChimpanze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LeChimpanze!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeChimpanze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lobe is pulling down on LeChimpanze's head to control his posture.
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Lobe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

LeChimpanze checks a leg kick.

LeChimpanze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lobe wants to control but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lobe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lobe isn't going anywhere.
Lobe is trying to improve his position.
LeChimpanze trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
LeChimpanze working the head and body with strikes.
LeChimpanze grinds an elbow into Lobe's temple.
Lobe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from LeChimpanze are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeChimpanze working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze tries to score with some ground and pound. Lobe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LeChimpanze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LeChimpanze tries to score with some ground and pound. Lobe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LeChimpanze working the ground and pound from side control.
LeChimpanze working the head with strikes.
LeChimpanze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lobe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LeChimpanze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobe's head.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Lobe is trying to control the position but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobe's head.
Xavier LeChimpanze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobe looking to control.
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!
LeChimpanze is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.
LeChimpanze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeChimpanze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeChimpanze's guard.
LeChimpanze keeping moving, preventing Lobe from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is looking to advance position but LeChimpanze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
LeChimpanze looking to ground and pound but Lobe is blocking nicely.
Lobe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeChimpanze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LeChimpanze lands a big shot there that rocks Lobe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeChimpanze landing strikes from the mount.
LeChimpanze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobe tries to hold on but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LeChimpanze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lobe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lobe wants to control but LeChimpanze is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze with a couple of short strikes.
LeChimpanze looking to ground and pound but Lobe is blocking nicely.
LeChimpanze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lobe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by LeChimpanze.
Lobe tries to reverse the position but LeChimpanze maintains control.
Lobe gets back to half guard.
Lobe gets full guard.
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.
Lobe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lobe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe wants to take a breather but LeChimpanze is having none of it.

Lobe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LeChimpanze sees it coming and defends easily.

Lobe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeChimpanze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lobe moves into full mount! LeChimpanze won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lobe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Lobe working for a submission but LeChimpanze is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier LeChimpanze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lobe tries to sprawl but LeChimpanze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobe's head.
Lobe moves into full guard.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeChimpanze is one step ahead there.
LeChimpanze postures up.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeChimpanze is one step ahead there.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeChimpanze is fighting to break Lobe's control of his arms but Lobe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeChimpanze.

Lobe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeChimpanze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeChimpanze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lobe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeChimpanze wants to pass the guard but Lobe is keeping the position.
Lobe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeChimpanze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lobe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe prevents LeChimpanze from escaping the position.

Lobe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeChimpanze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lobe tries to advance to mount but LeChimpanze denies him.
Lobe has knee on belly momentarily but LeChimpanze bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobe stalling away here and it's allowed LeChimpanze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeChimpanze's guard.
Lobe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lobe throws some wild stikes that LeChimpanze manages to avoid easily.
LeChimpanze is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe working LeChimpanze over with strikes here.
Lobe controlling from the full mount.
Lobe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeChimpanze is looking to escape.
Lobe cracks LeChimpanze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lobe goes for an armbar but LeChimpanze turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LeChimpanze.
Lobe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Lobe really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

LeChimpanze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from LeChimpanze misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobe. That's going to slow LeChimpanze down.

LeChimpanze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lobe's guard.
Lobe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

Lobe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now LeChimpanze is on top in guard.
LeChimpanze is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
LeChimpanze looking to pass the guard.
LeChimpanze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lobe pushes a forearm under LeChimpanze's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeChimpanze is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Lobe! Brian Lobe retains his lightweight title!