PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lock (ranked 787 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Steve Broadbent (ranked 110 p4p, 173 weight class). John Lock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lock
vs
Broadbent

199 cm
26
212
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
220
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR
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EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Broadbent!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Broadbent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Broadbent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lock striking off his back but it's not causing Broadbent any problems.
Lock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.

Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadbent defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.

Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadbent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadbent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadbent tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Broadbent cracks Lock with a solid left hand.
Broadbent working some strikes from top position.
Broadbent wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Broadbent working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Broadbent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broadbent sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadbent defends it easily.
Broadbent chips away with some ground and pound.

Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lock is on top in guard.

Broadbent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent stays in close to Lock's body and controls the position.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lock looking for a guillotine here but Broadbent defends easily.

Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.

Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Broadbent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lock is tightening it up a little... Broadbent has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Broadbent reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Broadbent taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lock!