PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sax
vs
Lockyer

181 cm
37
190 lbs
18 - 26 - 1

189 cm
28
192 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Sax shoots in.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Lockyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lockyer scores with a punch to the head.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Sax's head but Sax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lockyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Sax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sax scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sax is defended easily by Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sax scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Lockyer does no damage.
Sax slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Sax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lockyer.
Sax moves out of range of the strikes.
Sax shoots for a takedown but Lockyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer lands a body shot.

Sax shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lockyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is pushing down on Lockyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Sax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sax trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away.

Sax seems to be working for a kimura but Lockyer defends the submission attempt.
Lockyer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockyer is not content to let Sax control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sax is working for a kimura but Lockyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Lockyer is looking to control Sax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lockyer avoid being mounted?
Lockyer wants to get back to full guard.

Sax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lockyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lockyer is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sax misses with a head shot. Lockyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
Sax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darren Lockyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lockyer lands with a right hand.
Lockyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lockyer tests Sax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lockyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lockyer lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sax looks for a takedown but Lockyer sprawls well.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sax tries for a takedown but Lockyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Sax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Sax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
Sax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sax. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Sax shoots in but Lockyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lockyer throws a shot to the body.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Lockyer tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lockyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Lockyer blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lockyer scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand

so Sax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Lockyer is trying to control the position but Sax postures up.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Sax looking to pass the guard.

Sax drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockyer dives on top into guard.
Lockyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sax working a defensive guard here.

Sax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lockyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lockyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockyer trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
Lockyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amin Sax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lockyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lockyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lockyer forces his way into half guard.
Lockyer thows a huge punch but Sax dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lockyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lockyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lockyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lockyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sax wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lockyer keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Amin Sax wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Sax with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Lockyer drops Sax with a beautiful combination! Sax stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lockyer is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lockyer's waist but Lockyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
Sax drops his hands momentarily and Lockyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Lockyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sax sprawling to the canvas! Sax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lockyer finish him?!

Sax is rocked!
Lockyer fakes the body blow, causing Sax to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sax goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.