PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mallador Locke (ranked 3670 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrik Ulv (ranked 22574 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ulrik Ulv was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Locke
vs
Ulv

180 cm
25
183 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

179 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mallador Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulrik Ulv!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ulv feints the counter takedown.

Locke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Locke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Locke 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.
Ulv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Locke scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke is looking to take a break and control but Ulv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Locke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke prevents Ulv from standing back up.
Locke is thwarting Ulv's attempts to control the position.
Locke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Locke controlling the action here.
Ulv is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Locke scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Locke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Locke not doing much here.
Ulv tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulv trying to control here.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Locke seems to be looking for submissions.
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulv keeps working.
Locke throwing shots but Ulv is blocking nicely.
Locke 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.
Locke content to control rather than advance.
Locke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ulv for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Locke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ulv is looking to improve his position.
Ulv is not content to let Locke control the position.
Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Ulv is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ulv trying to control here.
Locke throwing shots but Ulv is blocking nicely.
Locke trying to mount his opponent but Ulv defends it.
Ulv makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ulv.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Locke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ulv circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ulv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ulrik Ulv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ulv will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Locke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ulv, pushing him back against the cage.

Locke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Locke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ulv defending well though.
Locke thows a huge punch but Ulv dodges it nicely.
Locke is keen to just control but Ulv is a slippery customer.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulv can do to turn this around?
Ulv keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ulv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Locke trying to control the action but Ulv is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Locke trying to control from half guard but Ulv is working away.
Ulv is looking to escape.
Locke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulv's head.
Ulv trying to control but Locke postures up.
Mallador Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Locke is trying to control. Ulv wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Locke content to control rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Locke closes the distance and clinches.

Ulv lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control here.
Locke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Locke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ulv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Locke pulls his head out easily.
Locke lands with a punch from half guard.
Ulv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke.
Locke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ulv is not content to let Locke control the position.
Ulv trying to control but Locke postures up.
Ulv is not content to let Locke control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ulv defending well though.
Locke is nestled in close to Ulv, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ulv is trying to stand up here but Locke is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Locke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulv sees it coming and defends easily.

Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Ulv defends the submission attempt.
Ulv is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Locke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulv sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Locke in particular looking to stall.
Locke trying to control from half guard but Ulv is working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Locke fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Ulv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ulv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ulv wants it to stay on the feet.
Ulv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Locke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ulv has picked Locke up - he's going for a ride! Ulv dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Locke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Ulv from controlling successfully.
Ulv tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Locke is trying to control the position but Ulv postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulv pushing down on Locke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Locke is looking to control Ulv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Locke avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking to improve his position.
Locke manages to get to full guard.
Locke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Ulv from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locke is on top in guard.

Ulv keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ulv working a defensive guard here.
Locke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ulv is trying to get back to full guard.
Locke not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Locke working over Ulv with some ground and pound. Ulv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mallador Locke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ulv won't allow Locke to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Locke.
Locke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Locke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ulrik Ulv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Locke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ulv can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Locke trying to control but Ulv is having none of it.
Locke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ulv because Locke loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Locke trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mallador Locke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Locke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mallador Locke!
Mallador Locke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.