PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 2283 p4p, 336 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 1523 p4p, 239 weight class). Kamenov's entrance music is Korn - Hey Daddy. A fine choice. Lobo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hayden James - Embrace. This should be fireworks!

Kamenov
vs
Lobo

193 cm
40
210 lbs
32 - 26 - 0

185 cm
36
200 lbs
31 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and Lobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Lobo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamenov's head.
A big left from Kamenov misses.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov lands a leg kick that knocks Lobo off balance momentarily.
Kamenov lands a body shot.
Kamenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lobo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Kamenov jumps back.
Kamenov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lobo misses.
Kamenov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lobo wants to slow Kamenov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Lobo cracks Kamenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamenov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Kamenov drives through and clinches with Lobo against the cage.

Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Kamenov throws a nice looking combination but Lobo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lobo.
Lobo cracks Kamenov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Lobo avoids them all with ease.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Kamenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenov tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well.
Kamenov swings widly with a right hand
and Lobo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lobo scores with a nice head shot.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
Lobo misses the jab.
Kamenov misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Lobo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Kamenov is trying to break free.

Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lobo defending well as Kamenov loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from Lobo.
Kamenov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range.
Kamenov throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Lobo.
Kamenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lobo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick

and Kamenov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Lobo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamenov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with a body punch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamenov to keep the fight standing.
Kamenov is trying to force a seperation but Lobo has the dominant position.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lobo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kamenov uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo wants to improve his position but instead Kamenov has moved into half guard.
Lobo trying to control here.
Lobo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenov jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Kamenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kamenov scores with the left hand. Lobo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kamenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Lobo.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Kamenov circles away.
Kamenov throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lobo.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with the body kick
and Lobo counters with a leg kick.

Lobo darts in and clinches Kamenov up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lobo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobo misses with some punches.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lobo jumps guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamenov.
Lobo misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov blocks an uppercut.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
Kamenov can't break the clinch.
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lobo.
A body shot lands from Lobo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobo pulls guard.
Lobo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenov tries to stand but Lobo is controlling from the bottom.

Lobo is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenov wants to pass the guard but Lobo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo is trying to control the position but Kamenov postures up.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.

Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov stopping the sweep attempt from Lobo.

Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lobo trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Lobo is having none of it.
A slow jab from Lobo misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lobo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
Lobo lands with a cross.
Lobo connects with a right hand. Kamenov shakes it off.

Aleksandar Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
Lobo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lobo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lobo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamenov scores with a leg kick.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lobo's head.
Kamenov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov works over Lobo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Kamenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamenov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamenov staying out of range there.
Lobo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamenov.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamenov scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamenov connects with a right hand. Lobo shakes it off.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobo throws a shot from downtown. Kamenov moves away and avoids it.
Kamenov throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo tries to work over Kamenov's front leg with a kick but Kamenov checks it.
Kamenov is looking to land body kicks.
Lobo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamenov controls his hands.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.

Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobo tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamenov is wise to it.
Kamenov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamenov tries to score with a low kick but Lobo moves his leg out of the way.
Lobo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lobo tries to clinch up.
Lobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
A low kick from Kamenov is predictable there
and Lobo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lobo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Lobo circles away.
Lobo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobo can pounce on him.
Lobo throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenov scores with a jab.
Lobo lands a nice shot that snaps Kamenov's head back.
Kamenov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Kamenov thuds a left hand into Lobo's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Lobo misses with a low kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kamenov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Lobo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antonio Lobo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Lobo pulls guard effortlessly.

Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenov is aware though and is defending well.

Kamenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenov has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.

Kamenov stands and steps away. Lobo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Kamenov.
Kamenov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo tries to move into range but Kamenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Kamenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov cracks Lobo with a good jab.
Kamenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamenov misses with a jab to the body
and Lobo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Kamenov tries to clinch up but Lobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamenov scores with a shot to the body.
Lobo feints and then cracks Kamenov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenov down.

Lobo clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandar Kamenov.
I think Lobo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Lobo!
A very excited looking Antonio Lobo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.