PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Blackhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lock
vs
Blackhead

182 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Blackhead!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lock defends it nicely.
Blackhead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lock with a lazy takedown attempt

and Blackhead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackhead scoring with some ground and pound.

Blackhead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackhead has managed to get both his arms back between Lock's legs - danger averted.
Blackhead postures up.

Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackhead defends well.
Blackhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lock has his foot on Blackhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackhead works his way back into a safe position though.
Blackhead lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackhead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lock is breathing heavily.
Blackhead chips away with some ground and pound.
Blackhead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blackhead scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackhead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackhead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackhead.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.
Blackhead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lock is trying to keep Blackhead in close.
Lock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackhead lands a couple of digs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Blackhead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lock's head.
Blackhead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackhead tries to roll over but Lock keeps him under control.
Blackhead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackhead is controlling Lock's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is keen to just control but Blackhead is a slippery customer.
Blackhead is looking to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

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

Lock working for a triangle but Blackhead defends it easily.
Lock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackhead manages to get himself to full guard.
Lock wants to pass the guard but Blackhead is keeping the position.

Lock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead keeping moving, preventing Lock from controlling successfully.
Lock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lock is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackhead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackhead!
Lock mounts Blackhead! Really nice guard pass there!
Blackhead tries to hold on but Lock postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lock works his way to his opponent's back.
Lock is hanging on to Blackhead's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Lock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blackhead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lock.
Lock throws a wild body kick that Blackhead sees coming a mile off.
Blackhead tries to clinch there but Lock circles away.
Mike Blackhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blackhead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackhead lands in his opponent's guard.
Blackhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lock looking for a guillotine here but Blackhead defends easily.
Lock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackhead's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock wants to control from the top but Blackhead keeps moving.
Lock is fighting to break Blackhead's control of his arms but Blackhead is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackhead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lock passes Blackhead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lock is trying to control. Blackhead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackhead has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock prevents Blackhead from improving his position.
Blackhead keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lock wants to take a breather but Blackhead is having none of it.
Blackhead trying to control but Lock postures up.

Lock seems to be working for a kimura but Blackhead defends the submission attempt.
Blackhead is trying to control but Lock manages to pass to mount!
Lock avoids the attempt from Blackhead to control.

Lock wants to finish this one by submission but Blackhead is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lock.
Lock could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lock prevents Blackhead from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackhead is looking to escape.

Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackhead can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lock moves to take his opponent's back.

Lock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blackhead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackhead is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lock gets his way!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackhead is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Blackhead tries to roll but Lock sticks to his back.

Lock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blackhead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Blackhead trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lock dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blackhead misses with a takedown

and Lock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackhead's guard now.
Blackhead looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackhead, not yet.
Lock wants to stand but Blackhead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock wants to control from the top but Blackhead keeps moving.

Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackhead wants to stand and escape but Lock is having none of it.
Lock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock won't allow Blackhead to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blackhead misses with a takedown attempt - Lock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Blackhead is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lock's half guard.
Lock wants to improve his position but Blackhead is controlling well.
Lucas Lock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackhead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackhead lands a nice short elbow.
Lock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blackhead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blackhead's back!

Blackhead preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lock.

Lock looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackhead has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Blackhead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackhead fending off the submission attempt from Lock.
Blackhead trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks.

Lock working for the choke.
Lock controls the position.
Blackhead wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Blackhead right now.

Blackhead won't enjoy being in this position. Lock looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blackhead is tapping - it's over boys! Lock picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Lock!