PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lobtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feisal Aabi Hassan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lobtov
vs
Aabi Hassan

150 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Lobtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aabi Hassan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lobtov's half guard.

Aabi Hassan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Aabi Hassan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lobtov really is a fat lump.
Aabi Hassan lands strikes from half guard.
Lobtov wants to improve his position but Aabi Hassan is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov trying to hold on to Aabi Hassan's head to control him but Aabi Hassan postures up.
Aabi Hassan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aabi Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Lobtov defends the submission attempt.
Aabi Hassan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lobtov tries to get to full guard but Aabi Hassan has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Lobtov is defending well.

Lobtov actively working from the bottom here.
Lobtov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aabi Hassan trying to advance position but Lobtov counters by regaining guard.

Lobtov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lobtov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aabi Hassan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aabi Hassan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aabi Hassan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lobtov tries to improve position but can't.
Aabi Hassan working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan wants to stand but Lobtov has his arm trapped.
Lobtov is looking to regain half guard here but Aabi Hassan keeps moving and retains side control.

Aabi Hassan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lobtov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aabi Hassan but great work by Lobtov.

Lobtov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aabi Hassan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aabi Hassan is trying to control Lobtov's posture but Lobtov avoids it.

Lobtov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aabi Hassan, who protects the arm well.

Lobtov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aabi Hassan is trying to escape and Lobtov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aabi Hassan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lobtov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Lobtov!