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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Star Wars - Imperial March. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 cm
39
198 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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180 cm
32
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dummy! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Locke gets caught flat footed, as Dummy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Dummy from controlling successfully. Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dummy looking to pass the guard. Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Dummy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Locke has his foot on Dummy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dummy works his way back into a safe position though. Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dummy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dummy tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard. Dummy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Locke keeping full guard, as Dummy tries to pass. Locke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dummy trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dummy wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position. Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dummy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dummy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Locke looking for a guillotine here but Dummy defends easily.
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Locke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dummy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Locke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dummy uses it to pass to side control.
Locke is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Dummy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well. Locke is trying to get back to half guard. Dummy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Locke is looking to reverse the position. Locke is working hard here to advance position. Locke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dummy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Dummy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working. Dummy is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dummy to get the leverage. Locke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dummy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dummy's back! Locke is looking for the choke from the back position but Dummy is controlling his hands well. Locke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dummy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Locke's arms. Dummy fending off the submission attempt from Locke. Dummy turns into Locke and is now in his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Dummy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dummy has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted. Locke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dummy stacks Locke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dummy! Dummy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dummy trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dummy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Locke gets back to half guard. Locke manages to get to full guard.
Locke tries to land a sweep but no joy. Locke working for a triangle but Dummy defends it easily.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Locke keeping full guard, as Dummy tries to pass. Locke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dummy is aware though and is defending well. Dummy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dummy keeps trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dummy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Locke's guard. Dummy trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom. Locke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dummy has picked Locke up and slammed him! Locke can't keep hold of the triangle and Dummy manages to pass to side control! Locke is looking to reverse the position. Dummy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Locke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Locke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dummy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. John Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dummy trying to control the action but Locke is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Locke is looking for a sweep. Locke is not content to let Dummy control the position. Dummy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Locke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dummy 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. Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Locke is pressing down on Dummy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Locke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dummy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Dummy is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Locke is looking to regain half guard here but Dummy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Locke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Dummy defends the submission attempt. Dummy wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Dummy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Locke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Dummy is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dummy is looking to improve his position.
Dummy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Locke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Locke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dummy is breathing heavily. Dummy keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Locke has gone for a leg lock! Dummy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard. Dummy wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position. Locke is looking for a triangle but Dummy pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Locke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dummy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dummy passes into half guard. Dummy trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away. Locke moves into full guard.
Dummy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dummy passes into half guard.
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dummy pulls his head out easily. Locke actively working from the bottom here. Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Dummy is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dummy wants to advance to full mount but Locke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Locke working for a triangle but Dummy defends it easily.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dummy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Locke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dummy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dummy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dummy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dummy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dummy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Dummy looking to control but instead Locke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Locke is looking to improve his position.
Locke works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Locke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dummy has his hands clasped together but Locke extends and breaks Dummy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Locke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Locke!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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