PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryson Ronld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Juicy Intro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lobov
vs
Ronld

175 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artem Lobov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryson Ronld!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ronld moves into range and clinches up with Lobov.

Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronld.
Lobov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ronld as Lobov shoots in.
Lobov throws a body kick that misses.
Ronld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ronld tests Lobov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronld misses with a body kick.
Lobov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronld stuffs the takedown.

Ronld has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov goes for a takedown attempt but Ronld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Lobov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lobov drives through and clinches with Ronld against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lobov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ronld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Ronld gets to his feet - Lobov follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Lobov.
Lobov tries to counter with a takedown but Ronld is quick to defend against it.

Lobov drives through and clinches with Ronld against the cage.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronld is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lobov has Ronld pushed against the cage.
Lobov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lobov is trying to drag Ronld to the mat but Ronld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ronld breaks from the clinch.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronld moves out of range of the body kick from Lobov.
Ronld is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Lobov.
Lobov throws a front kick aimed at Ronld's knee but Ronld avoids it well.

Ronld drops Lobov with a beautiful combination! Lobov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ronld is looking for the KO!

Lobov is rocked!
Ronld dives in and grabs Lobov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lobov pushes down on Ronld's head and hops out.
As Ronld backs away, Lobov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Lobov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronld goes for a double leg but Lobov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lobov continues to drive forward.
Lobov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ronld moves out of range of the body kick from Lobov.
Lobov misses with a low kick as Ronld jumps back.
Ronld stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lobov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronld clinches up with Lobov and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobov avoids the elbow strike from Ronld, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ronld as the two fighters clinch.
Ronld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobov is trying to drag Ronld to the mat but Ronld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ronld successfully pulls guard.
Ronld is striking but Lobov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ronld gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryson Ronld dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ronld throws a leg kick but Lobov moved away.
Lobov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronld.
Lobov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronld is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lobov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artem Lobov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryson Ronld.
Ronld tries to clinch but Lobov moves out of range.
Ronld just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLobov.
Lobov tries to clinch but Ronld is having none of it.
Ronld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ronld gets tackled into the cage by Lobov. Lobov maintains the clinch.
Ronld trying to land knees to the body.
Lobov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lobov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov jumps guard but Ronld stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lobov is keeping busy.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobov drops back down to his feet.
Ronld just leaning against Lobov, taking a breather.
Ronld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronld is working for takedown but Lobov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronld throws out a leg kick but Lobov moves out of range and Ronld only half commits.
Lobov fails with the takedown
and Ronld counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronld.
Ronld throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobov's waist but Lobov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronld off to one side.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Lobov with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lobov as Ronld shoots in.
Ronld is breathing heavily.

Lobov clinches up with Ronld and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronld is defending well for now.
Ronld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronld tries to land a knee to the head but Lobov blocks with his arms.
Ronld pushes off an throws an elbow but Lobov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronld looking for a takedown.

Lobov gets control of Ronld's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lobov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lobov pulls Ronld in close to his closed guard and prevents Ronld from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lobov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobov is keeping the position for now.
Ronld trying to control but Lobov is working from the bottom.

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.
Ronld controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ronld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronld sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ronld dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Lobov darts in and clinches Ronld up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobov gets underhooks to prevent Ronld's takedown attempt.

Ronld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronld goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lobov dominated that second round.
That's time! Lobov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ronld. Ronld gets slowly back to his feet.
Lobov goes for a double leg but Ronld avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronld continues to drive forward.
Ronld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobov tries to avoid it but Ronld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobov to the ground. Lobov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ronld tries to get set, Lobov tries to push him back and clinch up but Ronld manages to avoid the attempt.
Lobov is looking to clinch but Ronld is avoiding it.
Lobov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ronld avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobov but Lobov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lobov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Artem Lobov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryson Ronld.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronld lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lobov closes the distance and clinches.
Ronld is working for takedown but Lobov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Lobov.
Lobov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronld swivels and escapes.

Ronld gets a clinch.
Lobov is working for takedown but Ronld is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobov stalling against the cage.
Lobov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronld drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lobov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobov drops back down to his feet.

Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Ronld shoots for a takedown but Lobov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ronld counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov has a takedown stuffed.
Lobov tries to clinch but Ronld moves out of range.
Ronld unleashes a big counter combination but Lobov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Ronld has Lobov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronld is stalling here.

Ronld breaks from the clinch.
Ronld shoots in but Lobov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronld is looking to clinch but Lobov is avoiding it.
Ronld doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lobov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobov preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Lobov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Artem Lobov!

Ryson Ronld wins by split decision!