PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Lokar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachery Musick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lokar
vs
Musick

196 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russel Lokar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachery Musick!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Musick as he jumps to the side.
Lokar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Musick tries to clinch but Lokar moves out of range.

Lokar closes the distance and clinches.
Musick can't get the takedown.
Lokar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lokar pulls guard.
Lokar controlling Musick's posture.
Musick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lokar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lokar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lokar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Musick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Musick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokar working a defensive guard here.
Musick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Musick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musick is pushing down on Lokar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lokar is fighting to maintain full guard but Musick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lokar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lokar moves into full guard.
Lokar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Musick.
Musick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lokar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Musick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Musick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lokar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musick defends well.
Musick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lokar wants to stand up but Musick is controlling him.
Lokar keeping moving, preventing Musick from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lokar's guard.
Musick throws a big right hand that misses.
Musick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Musick looking to sit in guard and control but Lokar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lokar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Musick, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokar shoots in for a double leg but Musick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Lokar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musick shoots in for a double leg but Lokar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Musick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokar as he avoids it easily.
Musick shoots in for a takedown but Lokar shows good takedown defense.
Musick looks winded!

Lokar moves into range and clinches up with Musick.
Musick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lokar is trying to force a seperation but Musick has the dominant position.
Musick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lokar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musick wants a takedown but no success here.
Lokar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lokar jumps guard and drags Musick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lokar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Musick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lokar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lokar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lokar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Musick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokar just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lokar has clasped his hands together around Musick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musick throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Musick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lokar wants to control the pace but Musick is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Lokar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Musick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lokar is fending him off so far but Musick persists. Nope, Lokar circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Lokar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musick shoots in looking for a takedown. Lokar tries to sprawl out of it but Musick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lokar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musick shoots in looking for a takedown but Lokar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Musick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russel Lokar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachery Musick.

Musick clinches up with Lokar and pushes him back against the cage.
Musick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lokar fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lokar has managed to clinch.
Musick is breathing heavily.
Musick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lokar walks away with a smile on his face. Musick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lokar circles away.

Lokar clinches with his opponent.
Lokar is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lokar decides to pull guard.
Lokar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lokar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Musick manages to get himself to full guard.
Lokar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lokar pushing down on Musick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokar wants to pass the guard but Musick is defending well.

Lokar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lokar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokar slows the pace down in half guard.

Lokar stands up and beckons Musick to join him on the feet.
Musick tries to clinch but Lokar moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokar as he avoids it easily.
Musick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lokar throws a combination. Musick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lokar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Musick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lokar somewhat.
Musick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lokar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lokar has closed the distance and engaged Musick in a clinch.

Lokar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Musick uses from the top position.
Musick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Musick throws a big right hand that misses.
Musick with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Lokar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Musick shoots for a double leg takedown but Lokar sprawls well. He's pushed Musick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Lokar has managed to clinch.
Lokar gets underhooks to prevent Musick's takedown attempt.
Musick prevents the takedown attempt.

Musick has hold of one of Lokar's legs. Lokar is fighting the takedown attempt but Musick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Musick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lokar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokar is trying to control. Musick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lokar stands up out of the half guard.
Musick looks for a takedown but Lokar sprawls well.
Russel Lokar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachery Musick.
Lokar throws a combination. Musick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Musick.
Lokar shoots for a double leg takedown but Musick sprawls well. He's pushed Lokar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lokar shoots in looking for a takedown. Musick tries to sprawl out of it but Lokar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Musick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musick closes the distance but Lokar moves to the side

and Lokar counters by clinching up.
Lokar is looking to break free of the clinch but Musick has double underhooks.
Lokar is struggling to control the position.
Musick is working for takedown but Lokar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lokar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Musick pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lokar drives through and clinches with Musick against the cage.
Musick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokar is working for takedown but Musick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Musick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lokar missing with knees to the body.

Lokar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lokar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lokar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lokar is trying to keep Musick in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musick won't allow Lokar to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musick with a nice head shot there.
Lokar trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lokar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musick postures up in Lokar's guard and throws a big left but Lokar blocks it.
Lokar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Musick stands up over Lokar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lokar has his foot on Musick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musick works his way back into a safe position though.
Musick works over Lokar with some ground and pound from guard.

Lokar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Musick throwing strikes from guard but Lokar blocks nicely.
Musick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musick postures up.
Lokar is really struggling to control Musick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Musick trying to control but Lokar is working from the bottom.
Musick landing with the ground and pound.
Musick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel Lokar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lokar working a defensive guard here.
Musick tries to free his leg and advance position but Lokar is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musick scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musick throwing strikes from guard but Lokar blocks nicely.
Musick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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 Russel Lokar.
Well Lokar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Russel Lokar!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Russel Lokar!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Russel Lokar!

Russel Lokar wins by unanimous decision!