PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nester Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nester Locke will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Clarkson
vs
Locke

179 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
192 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nester Locke!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke misses with a kick to the body.
Locke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick

and Clarkson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Locke!
Clarkson controlling from mount.
Locke can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Clarkson.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Locke.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Locke throws a body kick that misses.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.

Clarkson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Locke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clarkson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke 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.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clarkson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarkson controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarkson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Clarkson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Locke misses with a leg kick.
Locke scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Locke misses.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke misses with a low kick as Clarkson jumps back.
Clarkson checks a leg kick nicely.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Locke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Locke wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Locke.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarkson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Locke which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Locke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke is looking to chop away at Clarkson's legs.
Locke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clarkson checks it well.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Locke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Locke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clarkson is out of range and Locke settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson shoots in for a double leg but Locke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Locke tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Locke to the ground. Locke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Locke which made him look bad.
Locke throws a wild body kick that Clarkson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
A head kick misses from Locke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nester Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke throws a low kick but Clarkson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locke circles away.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Locke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke throws a sloppy head kick and Clarkson moves out of range easily.
Good work by Clarkson as he checks the leg kick.
Locke looks to land a body kick but Clarkson moved away.

Clarkson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clarkson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan Clarkson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Clarkson just wasn't active enough.
Locke tries to land a leg kick but Clarkson saw it coming and moves away.
Clarkson shoots in for a double leg but Locke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nester Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Locke misses with a body kick.
Locke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Locke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Locke.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Locke 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 Clarkson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clarkson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson blocks a leg kick.
Clarkson blocks the body kick.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Locke.
Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarkson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.

Clarkson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clarkson is in Locke's guard.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
Clarkson is working hard here to advance position.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Locke.
Clarkson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarkson stopping the sweep attempt from Locke.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nester Locke.
I think Locke 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nester Locke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nester Locke made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.