PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Acevedo (ranked 4843 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladamir Lobov (ranked 4987 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobov has chosen Eminem - sing for the moment as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Acevedo
vs
Lobov

156 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert Acevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladamir Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acevedo as he jumps to the side.

Lobov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Acevedo's guard.
Acevedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobov is one step ahead there.
Lobov trying to control but Acevedo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lobov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobov controlling from the top position.
Lobov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov keeps trying to improve his position.
Lobov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acevedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lobov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lobov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acevedo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lobov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acevedo wants to stand up but Lobov is controlling him.
Lobov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Acevedo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lobov wants to control from the top but Acevedo keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acevedo.
Lobov looks to land a combination but Acevedo avoids it well.
Lobov throws a right hand that Acevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Acevedo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Acevedo misses the target.
Lobov throws a head kick but Acevedo moves out of range.

Acevedo clinches with his opponent.
Lobov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acevedo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lobov misses the shot to the body.

Lobov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Acevedo quickly recovers to half guard.
Acevedo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lobov manages to move to mount!
Acevedo regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobov wants to work for an arm triangle but Acevedo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acevedo connecting with a few gentle strikes.

Acevedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobov.

Lobov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lobov looks winded!
Lobov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acevedo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lobov is looking for a kimura but Acevedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobov to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acevedo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lobov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acevedo pushes Lobov off looking to stand but Lobov dives back in and keeps control.
Acevedo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lobov working Acevedo over with strikes.
Acevedo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lobov postures up and lands a big shot to Acevedo's brow.
Lobov stopping the sweep attempt from Acevedo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lobov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Acevedo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Acevedo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lobov's guard.
Lobov pulls Acevedo in to control the position.
Acevedo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lobov's head.
Lobov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acevedo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lobov wants to stand but Acevedo is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lobov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lobov pulls Acevedo in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobov throws a series of punches but Acevedo avoids them all with ease.
Lobov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lobov shoots in for a double leg but Acevedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lobov is breathing heavily.
Jab from Acevedo.
Lobov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herbert Acevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladamir Lobov.
Acevedo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lobov swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov fails with the takedown.
Lobov shoots in looking for a takedown but Acevedo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lobov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Acevedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lobov. Lobov gets slowly back to his feet.
Acevedo 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 Acevedo off to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Lobov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Acevedo shoots for a takedown but Lobov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Acevedo thuds his right hand into Lobov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Acevedo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobov looks to land a combination. Acevedo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wladamir Lobov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Acevedo landing some decent shots from guard.
Lobov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acevedo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobov has wrist control.
Lobov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acevedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Acevedo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acevedo is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobov has his takedown stuffed
and Acevedo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lobov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acevedo counters with a left to the body.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses
and Acevedo counters with a three punch combo that has Lobov backing up. Lobov nods at Acevedo to acknowledge the strikes.
Acevedo avoids the head kick by Lobov.
Acevedo lands a jab to Lobov's midsection.

Acevedo forces Lobov back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Lobov tries to pull guard but Acevedo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Acevedo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Acevedo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lobov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobov shoots in but Acevedo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Acevedo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lobov.
Acevedo moves out of range of the body kick.
Acevedo stuffs the takedown.
Lobov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Acevedo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lobov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Acevedo counters with a stiff right hand.
Herbert Acevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladamir Lobov.
Lobov misses with a double jab
and Acevedo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lobov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Acevedo shows good takedown defense.
Acevedo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Acevedo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Acevedo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lobov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Acevedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acevedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Acevedo avoids the head kick by Lobov.
Acevedo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lobov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo scores with a jab to the body.
Lobov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acevedo avoids it really well and circles away.
Acevedo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobov has his takedown stuffed

and Acevedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Acevedo tries to pull guard but Lobov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobov is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov misses with a punch to the body.

Lobov gets control of Acevedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lobov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lobov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acevedo.
Acevedo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Acevedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Acevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Acevedo is one step ahead there.
Acevedo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Acevedo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acevedo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Acevedo is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lobov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Acevedo defends well and Lobov ends up having to push Acevedo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Acevedo misses the target.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt
and Acevedo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov avoids the body shot from Acevedo.
Acevedo lands a really nice looking cross but Lobov seems unphased.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Acevedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acevedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Acevedo!