PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Legg's choice of entrance music: Angel of Death. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Legg

167 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams feints and as Legg raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legg is keeping the position for now.
Legg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Legg looking for a sweep. Not yet Legg, not yet.
Legg trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legg pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Legg is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Legg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Legg shoots and misses

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Legg is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Legg keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Legg wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Legg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legg trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Legg defends easily.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legg wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Legg passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legg wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Legg throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Legg's half guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Legg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Legg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Legg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Legg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Legg trying to control the position.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Legg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams postures up.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams prevents Legg from getting back to his feet.
Legg is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Legg to the mat! Legg manages to get full guard.
Legg keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams tries to stand but Legg is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legg is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams trying to control but Legg is working from the bottom.
Williams throws a strike but Legg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Legg sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams has his foot on Legg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legg works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Legg from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Legg counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Legg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.

Legg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Williams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legg pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Legg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Legg was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Legg trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Legg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Legg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Legg fights it but they end up in guard.
Legg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams won't allow Legg to sweep him here.
Legg working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Williams is looking to advance position but Legg won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legg 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.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Legg.
Legg trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams stops Legg from standing up.
Legg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Legg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legg throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.

Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legg is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Legg is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Legg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legg.
Heath Legg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legg keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Williams!