PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lowell Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowell Williamson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williamson
vs
Hero

166 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lowell Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Hero!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.

Hero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williamson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williamson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williamson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hero is controlling him.
Williamson trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Williamson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hero!
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
Hero is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williamson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hero is squirming around, avoiding Williamson's attempts to control the action.
Williamson content just to control the position here.
Williamson dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williamson throwing strikes here but Hero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williamson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williamson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson landing strikes from the mount and Hero is in trouble!
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Hero is holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to take his opponent's back but Hero doesn't allow it.
Hero is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson content just to control the position here.
Williamson really is a fat lump.
Hero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Hero is keeping busy.
Williamson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Williamson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williamson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hero won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Williamson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lowell Williamson!