PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Lockdown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lockdown
vs
Tortuga

175 cm
23
150 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

159 cm
21
133 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lockdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tortuga swivels and escapes.
Lockdown scores with a punch to the head.

Lockdown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tortuga to the ground. Lockdown is now in Tortuga's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tortuga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lockdown is looking to work some ground and pound but Tortuga has wrist control.
Tortuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tortuga holds on and takes a little breather.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Tortuga.
Lockdown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tortuga ducks right into an uppercut from Lockdown.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockdown throws a hook but Tortuga blocks it.

Lockdown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tortuga's guard.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.
Tortuga is controlling Lockdown's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tortuga can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lockdown scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tortuga tries to reverse the position but Lockdown maintains control.
Tortuga wants to control but Lockdown is having none of it.
Lockdown trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tortuga is now in Lockdown's guard. A big mistake from Lockdown there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tortuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lockdown has his foot on Tortuga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tortuga works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown has his feet on Tortuga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tortuga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tortuga but Tortuga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockdown connects with a looping right hand.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Tortuga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown misses with a double jab.
Lockdown throws a shot from downtown. Tortuga moves away and avoids it.
Lockdown connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Lockdown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lockdown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tortuga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lockdown misses with a wild body shot.
Tortuga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Lockdown cracks Tortuga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chico Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tortuga shoots in but Lockdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tortuga has a takedown stuffed.
Tortuga blocks a jab.
Lockdown misses with a body shot.
Lockdown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tortuga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lockdown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lockdown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lockdown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lockdown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tortuga in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tortuga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chico Lockdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tortuga.
Tortuga closes the distance and clinches up with Lockdown, looking for a takedown. Tortuga pushes Lockdown against the cage but Lockdown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lockdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tortuga is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.

Lockdown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tortuga was covering up waiting for the punch and Lockdown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lockdown trying to control but Tortuga is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lockdown.
Lockdown wants to control from the top but Tortuga keeps moving.
Lockdown throws a big right hand that misses.
Tortuga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lockdown!
Tortuga controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga prevents Lockdown from getting the reversal.
Lockdown is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lockdown wants to control but Tortuga is having none of it.
Tortuga throwing strikes here but Lockdown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lockdown to take his back!

Tortuga has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tortuga doesn't have the hooks in and Lockdown manages to turn into his guard.
Tortuga trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Lockdown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lockdown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockdown fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Lockdown.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Tortuga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown throws a good cross that connects.
Lockdown misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockdown throws out a loose jab but Tortuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tortuga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Lockdown takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tortuga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lockdown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tortuga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tortuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortuga prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lockdown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lockdown misses with an elbow over the top.
Tortuga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lockdown after a bit of a struggle.
Lockdown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lockdown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lockdown has had enough of the clinch but Tortuga keeps him there for the moment.

Lockdown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tortuga keeping moving, preventing Lockdown from controlling successfully.

Lockdown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tortuga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lockdown, into his guard.
Tortuga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tortuga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lockdown looking for a guillotine here but Tortuga defends easily.

Lockdown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tortuga defends well.
Chico Lockdown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockdown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga stays in close to Lockdown's body and controls the position.

Tortuga stands and steps away. Lockdown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lockdown wants to clinch up but Tortuga keeps it at a distance.
Tortuga shoots for a takedown but Lockdown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tortuga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockdown lands with a shot to the body.
Tortuga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockdown.
Tommy Tortuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tortuga takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Lockdown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lockdown 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lockdown!
Chico Lockdown made sure to mention his sponsor, CWXMCS Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.