PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enej Razem (ranked 6626 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphy Lock (ranked 9864 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Razem
vs
Lock

178 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enej Razem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralphy Lock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lock wants it to stay on the feet.
Lock throws a counter combo.
Lock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Razem circles away.
Lock fails to land with a series of punches.
Lock throws a sloppy head kick and Razem moves out of range easily.
Razem has a takedown stuffed.
Razem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Razem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Razem jumps guard.
Lock wants to control from the top but Razem keeps moving.
Razem wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Razem looking for a sweep. Not yet Razem, not yet.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Razem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Razem managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lock shoots for a takedown but Razem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Razem throws a good cross that connects.

Razem has managed to clinch.
Lock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enej Razem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razem has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lock after a bit of a struggle.
Lock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Razem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Razem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lock slips under a jab from Razem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razem swats away the attempt to clinch by Lock.
Razem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lock.
Razem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lock.
Lock tries to bum rush Razem with a series of wild strikes but Razem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Razem.
Razem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lock's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Razem has Lock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lock is trying to break the clinch but Razem is controlling him.
Lock prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razem lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lock throws a series of punches but Razem moves out of range.
A combination from Lock does no damage.

Razem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Razem looking for a takedown.

Razem manages to break the clinch.
Razem fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razem throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is looking to chop away at Razem's legs.

Lock moves into the clinch.
Lock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lock tries to circle away but Razem has him pinned against the cage.
Razem jumps guard but Lock stands there with Razem around his waist. Razem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enej Razem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razem wants a takedown but no success here.
Lock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Razem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enej Razem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Razem shoots in for a takedown but Lock shows good takedown defense.
Razem goes for a double leg but Lock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lock continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lock counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lock drops Razem with a nice combination! Lock dives into Razem's guard, looking to finish!

Razem is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Razem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Razem is on top in guard.

Razem content to stall in guard here.
Our spies down at at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform us that Lock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Lock pushes Razem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Razem seems to have got his legs back now.
Lock connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razem misses with a low kick.
Razem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Razem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enej Razem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Razem's head.
Lock goes for a double leg but Razem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Razem continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Razem.
Lock misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razem tries for a takedown but Lock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Razem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razem fails with the takedown.
Razem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Razem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Razem somewhat.
Lock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Razem pinned against the cage. Razem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphy Lock 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!

Lock lands a body shot.

Razem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Razem prevents Lock from breaking the clinch.

Razem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock fails with the takedown
and Razem counters with a good low kick that Lock was not able to check.
Razem thows a body kick. Lock tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razem misses with a kick to the body.
Lock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Lock drives through and clinches with Razem against the cage.
Razem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lock up against the cage.

Razem jumps guard.
Razem working a defensive guard but Lock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Razem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lock.
Razem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lock is controlling him well.
Razem is trying to get back to half guard.
Lock trying to control the position but Razem is working away.
You can see the frustration on Razem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razem looking for a sweep but Lock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Razem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock not doing much here.
Razem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lock is working away from the top position though.
Razem is not content to let Lock control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Razem is looking to control Lock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Razem avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Razem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Lock gets tackled into the cage by Razem. Razem maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Razem manages to break the clinch.
Razem goes for a double leg but Lock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lock continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Lock as Razem shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enej Razem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Razem 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enej Razem!