PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davis Lockley (ranked 4324 p4p, 2990 weight class) and David Friedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Friedman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lockley
vs
Friedman

150 cm
25
142
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
142
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davis Lockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lockley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friedman is staying active underneath Lockley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lockley uses his free foot to push down on Friedman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Friedman.
Friedman can't escape the position.

Lockley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Friedman is looking to improve his position but Lockley isn't that keen on the idea.
Lockley avoids the attempt from Friedman to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Lockley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Friedman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Friedman shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman can't escape the position.
Friedman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Friedman tries to hold on but Lockley postures up.

Lockley working for a submission but Friedman is keeping him at bay.

Lockley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Friedman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Friedman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Lockley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Friedman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Friedman shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friedman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lockley looking to secure an arm triangle but Friedman defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman tries to hold on but Lockley postures up.
Friedman tries to reverse the position but Lockley maintains control.

Lockley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Friedman is now in Lockley's guard. A big mistake from Lockley there, giving up the dominant position!
Friedman passes Lockley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman is pressing down on Lockley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lockley is holding on for now.
Friedman stalling away here and it's allowed Lockley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Lockley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lockley working for a triangle but Friedman defends it easily.
Friedman pushing down on Lockley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lockley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Friedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lockley is just riding it out for now. Friedman eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Friedman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lockley is just riding it out for now. Friedman eventually gives up the hold.
Friedman tries to pass to full mount but Lockley defends it.
Lockley trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lockley won't allow Friedman to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Friedman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lockley to the mat! Lockley manages to get full guard.

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

Lockley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Friedman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lockley is looking for a sweep.
Lockley really is a fat lump.
Friedman staying calm.
Friedman tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lockley!
Friedman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Friedman working for a guillotine from mount but Lockley is in no mood to give up.
Friedman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lockley is looking to escape.
Lockley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lockley tries to buck Friedman off but he can't manage it.
Lockley tries to lock up and control but Friedman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lockley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lockley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Friedman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lockley wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.

Lockley is defending against the submission attempts here by Friedman.
Lockley works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley trying to control the position.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Lockley is keeping the position.

Lockley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Friedman has his hands clasped together but Lockley extends and breaks Friedman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lockley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davis Lockley!