PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacKenzie comes to the cage accompanied by Kettel - My Dogan . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

MacKenzie
vs
Lockyer

180 cm
29
197 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

189 cm
30
194 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Tommy MacKenzie has been cut.
Lockyer tries to bum rush MacKenzie with a series of wild strikes but MacKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacKenzie tries to clinch up.
Lockyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacKenzie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacKenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacKenzie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacKenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lockyer scores with a nice right hand.
Lockyer scores with a jab.
MacKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lockyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacKenzie moves away from the strike by Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Lockyer.
MacKenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacKenzie 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.
We've been informed that Lockyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacKenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Lockyer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie cracks Lockyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lockyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacKenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lockyer is able to avoid easily.
Lockyer moves forwards but MacKenzie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lockyer catches MacKenzie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lockyer throws a right hand that MacKenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that MacKenzie also avoids with ease.
MacKenzie throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Lockyer's ribcage but misses.
MacKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to bum rush MacKenzie with a series of wild strikes but MacKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lockyer lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer slips a jab from MacKenzie.
Lockyer moves out of range of the body kick from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Lockyer's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. MacKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacKenzie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lockyer lands a jab to MacKenzie's midsection.
MacKenzie scores with the left hand. Lockyer knows he should have avoided that one.
MacKenzie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacKenzie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacKenzie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lockyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lockyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacKenzie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Lockyer digs a good body shot into MacKenzie's ribs.
A combination from Lockyer does no damage.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but MacKenzie moved out of range.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacKenzie moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lockyer.

MacKenzie shoots in and bounces Lockyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie preventing the sweep.
MacKenzie trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
MacKenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockyer has wrist control.
MacKenzie advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockyer is staying active underneath MacKenzie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacKenzie is really struggling to control Lockyer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lockyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lockyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockyer, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacKenzie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacKenzie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie stands and throws Lockyer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy MacKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacKenzie misses with a looping left.
MacKenzie misses with a body shot.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacKenzie can pounce on him.
Darren Lockyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacKenzie looks to land a left hand but Lockyer moved out of range nicely.
Lockyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacKenzie checks a leg kick.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockyer connects with a body shot that sends MacKenzie's belly button to the back.
MacKenzie throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lockyer throws a hook but MacKenzie blocks it.
MacKenzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockyer cracks MacKenzie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
MacKenzie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
MacKenzie cracks a nice hook into Lockyer's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacKenzie.
MacKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but MacKenzie avoids them all with ease.
MacKenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lockyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Lockyer looks to land a combination but MacKenzie avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lockyer misses with a double jab
and MacKenzie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lockyer is breathing heavily.
MacKenzie slips a jab from Lockyer.
Sloppy strikes from Lockyer. Those never looked like landing.
MacKenzie throws an off balance right hand
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.

MacKenzie drives through with a takedown into Lockyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacKenzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacKenzie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lockyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie is working Lockyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lockyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockyer, not yet.
MacKenzie 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.
MacKenzie looking to pass the guard.
MacKenzie is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKenzie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacKenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
MacKenzie postures up in Lockyer's guard and throws a big left but Lockyer blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lockyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacKenzie pushing down on Lockyer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacKenzie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lockyer moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacKenzie passes Lockyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacKenzie wants to control but Lockyer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy MacKenzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy MacKenzie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lockyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lockyer misses with a hook. MacKenzie ducked under it nicely.
Lockyer misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
MacKenzie slips a jab and a cross from Lockyer.
Lockyer catches MacKenzie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacKenzie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacKenzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
MacKenzie scores with a kick to the midsection.

MacKenzie gets a double leg takedown into Lockyer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacKenzie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lockyer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacKenzie with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
MacKenzie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy MacKenzie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lockyer throws a right hand that MacKenzie ducks under and follows up with a left that MacKenzie also avoids with ease.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
MacKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces MacKenzie back to the cage. Lockyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacKenzie feints and then cracks Lockyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lockyer down.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick that misses.
MacKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lockyer was well out of range. Poor timing from MacKenzie.
Lockyer slips a jab from MacKenzie.
Sloppy strikes from Lockyer. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lockyer.
Darren Lockyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but MacKenzie moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MacKenzie feints and as Lockyer raises his hands in defense, MacKenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacKenzie trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
MacKenzie stays in close to Lockyer's body and controls the position.
MacKenzie landing with the ground and pound.
Lockyer wants to hit a switch here but MacKenzie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lockyer there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacKenzie is working for a guillotine from mount but Lockyer frees his head quite easily.
MacKenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lockyer?
Tommy MacKenzie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacKenzie wants to control the pace but Lockyer is squirming around nicely.
Lockyer regains half guard.

MacKenzie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lockyer is just riding it out for now. MacKenzie eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer won't allow MacKenzie to pass to mount.

MacKenzie seems to be working for a kimura but Lockyer defends the submission attempt.
Lockyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacKenzie wants to control but Lockyer is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy MacKenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacKenzie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy MacKenzie!
Tommy MacKenzie made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.