PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lock (ranked 223 p4p, 851 weight class) and Samuel Pereira Carvalho (ranked 39 p4p, 121 weight class). John Lock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lock
vs
Pereira Carvalho

199 cm
27
212
9 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
216
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira Carvalho as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira Carvalho! But no joy.
Pereira Carvalho throws the left hand but Lock avoids the punch easily.
Lock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pereira Carvalho dips to his left and cracks Lock with an uppercut!

Lock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lock lands in his opponent's guard.
Lock throwing strikes from guard but Pereira Carvalho blocks nicely.

Lock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pereira Carvalho managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lock.
Lock 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.
Lock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira Carvalho managing to control the position.
Lock looking to pass the guard.
Lock postures up in Pereira Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Pereira Carvalho blocks it.
Pereira Carvalho is trying to keep Lock in close.
Lock tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Pereira Carvalho is trying to control the position but Lock postures up.

Lock drops back looking for a leg! Pereira Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira Carvalho manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Pereira Carvalho's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lock tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Lock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pereira Carvalho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lock drops back looking for a leg! Pereira Carvalho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira Carvalho manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Pereira Carvalho's guard.
Lock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lock looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lock slips under a jab.
Pereira Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Lock is looking to counter the offense by Pereira Carvalho and move into the clinch.
Pereira Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Lock ducks down to avoid it.
Lock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira Carvalho as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock ducks under a wild hook from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Pereira Carvalho. No joy for Lock on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lock with a poor takedown
and Pereira Carvalho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pereira Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lock is breathing heavily.

Pereira Carvalho cracks Lock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pereira Carvalho finish him?

It looks like John Lock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lock leaves his chin hanging out and Pereira Carvalho seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lock crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
Samuel Pereira Carvalho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.