PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Howard
vs
McDermott

175 cm
25
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

169 cm
24
154 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colin McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermott. McDermott obviously looking to wear him down.

Howard scores a takedown into full mount!
McDermott is desperately trying to improve his position but Howard has a good base and remains in mount.

Howard looking to secure an arm triangle but McDermott defends it well.

Howard looking for a guillotine from mount but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard tries to push McDermott's head away but McDermott is holding on tight.

Howard wants to finish this one by submission but McDermott is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howard.
McDermott tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
McDermott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDermott wants to control but Howard is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is holding on to half guard well.
McDermott trying to control but Howard postures up.
McDermott is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Howard wants to work for an arm triangle but McDermott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermott is looking to escape.

Howard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDermott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is breathing heavily.

McDermott actively working from the bottom here.

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

Howard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is looking to control Howard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermott avoid being mounted?

McDermott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDermott wants to get back to full guard.

Howard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDermott sees it coming and defends easily.

Howard is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.

Howard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDermott is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.

Howard is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.
McDermott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howard's back!
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howard fending off the submission attempt from McDermott.
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as McDermott sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Howard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McDermott is tapping! Great win for Howard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Howard!