PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noob Tube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tube
vs
Locke

169 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noob Tube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tube.
Noob Tube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Locke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Locke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tube sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tube lands with a nice combination. Locke backs away looking to recover.

Locke moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Locke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Locke is trying to stall.
Tube struggles to land a body shot inside as Locke controls his hands.

Locke manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tube works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Locke is refusing to be controlled, as Tube sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke trying to control here.
Tube looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Tube is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Tube looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tube wants to pass the guard but Locke is defending well.

Locke makes his way to full guard, as Tube worked for a kimura.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tube accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tube tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Tube trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke working a defensive guard here.
Tube stops Locke from standing up.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tube is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Locke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Locke has escaped and now he's on top!
Tube seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke prevents Tube from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tube is keeping the position for now.
Tube working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tube looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Locke is refusing to be controlled, as Tube sits in half guard.
Tube looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tube wants to take a breather but Locke is having none of it.
Tube thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Tube is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Locke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Tube 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.

Locke avoids the head kick by Tube.
Tube misses with a straight right.
Tube tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Locke defends well and Tube ends up having to push Locke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tube tries a knee to the head but Locke blocks it.
Tube drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Locke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tube has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Locke after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Tube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tube tries to score a body lock takedown but Locke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tube misses with a hook to the ribs.

Locke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tube trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tube throws an elbow that misses. Locke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tube's guard. Nice move by Locke!
Tube working a defensive guard here.

Locke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tube, up you get!
Locke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tube shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Locke but Locke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Locke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tube shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Locke as he avoids it easily.

Locke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tube on his heels. He'll look to pass Tube's guard now, I'm sure.
Locke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tube keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Tube can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Locke controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

John Locke has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tube leaves Locke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Tube looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Locke pulls Tube in close to his closed guard and prevents Tube from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tube wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving.
Locke is trying to control the position but Tube postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Locke is defended easily by Tube.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tube.
Tube wants to control but Locke is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tube trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tube working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Noob Tube will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tube shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tube.
Some wild striking there from Tube.
Locke throws a head kick that Tube semi-blocks.
Locke leaves Tube with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Tube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tube throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locke's waist but Locke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tube off to one side.
Locke tries to clinch but Tube moves out of range.
Tube fails with the takedown
and Locke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Locke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Locke controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke slips a nice elbow through Tube's hands, connecting with Tube's forehead.
Locke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tube blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke.
Tube is looking to escape.
Locke trying to control from half guard but Tube is working away.
Locke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Locke works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tube throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tube tries to lock up and control but Locke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tube is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tube taking shots to the head.
Locke prevents Tube from getting the reversal.
Locke moves to take his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Locke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tube prevents Locke from getting a body triangle.
Tube is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Locke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Locke seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tube's chin but Tube turns very nicely into Locke's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tube.
Tube trying to stand up but can't free himself from Locke's guard.
John Locke has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tube drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tube jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tube advances to half guard.
Tube seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tube is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Locke trying to control but Tube postures up.
Noob Tube is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tube is keen to just control but Locke is a slippery customer.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tube moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Locke.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tube 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!