PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hall
vs
Lockheart

200 cm
19
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Micheal Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lockheart scores with a takedown into Hall's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lockheart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lockheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lockheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lockheart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lockheart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Hall connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lockheart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
Lockheart wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lockheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall lands a couple of good shots and Lockheart has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hall struggling to land strikes to the head as Lockheart covers up.
Lockheart is trying to break free.
Hall lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lockheart is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lockheart is taking damage to the body and head.
Hall lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall scores with punches and elbows.

Lockheart preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hall.
Hall scores with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall looking for the RNC.
Hall gets his hands free as Lockheart looks to control.

Hall looking to break Lockheart's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lockheart remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hall avoiding Lockheart 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall scores with punches to the body.
Hall connects with a big shot to the side of Lockheart's head.

Lockheart is rocked!
Lockheart trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Lockheart is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?

Hall looking for the choke but no joy.
Lockheart is really stuck here.
Lockheart looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall looking to break Lockheart's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lockheart remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lockheart seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lockheart can't escape the position.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lockheart keeps trying to improve his position.

Lockheart defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lockheart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lockheart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lockheart controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall controls Lockheart momentarily but Lockheart frees himself.
Hall wants to sweep here but Lockheart controlling him for the moment.
Hall is trying to keep Lockheart in close.
Hall is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Lockheart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall tries to roll over but Lockheart keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lockheart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Lockheart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lockheart wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall wants to improve his position but Lockheart is controlling well.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lockheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.

Lockheart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lockheart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lockheart postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockheart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hall is proving hard to escape from.
Lockheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lockheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Lockheart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lockheart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lockheart 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.
Lockheart is breathing heavily.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Lockheart sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Lockheart is very close to passing his half guard.

Lockheart seems to be looking for submissions.
Lockheart prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lockheart is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart prevents Hall from improving his position.
Lockheart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hall!

Lockheart throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hall has his hands clasped together but Lockheart breaks the hold and Hall is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lockheart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Lockheart!
Kurt Lockheart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.