PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath's entrance music is Asche zu Asche. A fine choice. OShaughnessy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heath
vs
OShaughnessy

179 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus OShaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OShaughnessy rushes Heath and presses him up against the cage.
OShaughnessy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heath.

Heath jumps into guard, dragging OShaughnessy to the mat.
OShaughnessy wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
OShaughnessy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OShaughnessy wants to pass the guard but Heath is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShaughnessy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath keeping full guard, as OShaughnessy tries to pass.

Heath had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. OShaughnessy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heath Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take OShaughnessy's back instead.
OShaughnessy trying to control the hands but Heath won't let him.

Heath is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OShaughnessy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShaughnessy tries to escape the position.
OShaughnessy is trying to get back to his feet but Heath has full control of the position and if anything, OShaughnessy has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heath's guard. Nice work there by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy looking to pass the guard.
OShaughnessy won't allow Heath to sweep him here.
OShaughnessy wants to get up but he can't break Heath's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heath controls OShaughnessy momentarily but OShaughnessy frees himself.
OShaughnessy wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

OShaughnessy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Heath wants to control but OShaughnessy postures up.
Heath taking punishment in the form of punches.
OShaughnessy working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath prevents OShaughnessy from moving into mount.

OShaughnessy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heath wants to control but OShaughnessy postures up.
OShaughnessy is looking to take a break and control but Heath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heath sneaks back into half guard.
OShaughnessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OShaughnessy trying to control from half guard but Heath is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Heath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

OShaughnessy scores a takedown into full mount!
OShaughnessy fails to advance to Heath's back.

OShaughnessy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heath is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heath and OShaughnessy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
OShaughnessy looks gassed!
OShaughnessy is looking to take a break and control but Heath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heath gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seamus OShaughnessy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OShaughnessy takes the fight into the clinch.

Heath has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed OShaughnessy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Heath tightening his grip on OShaughnessy, looking for the choke.
OShaughnessy breaks Heath's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
OShaughnessy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

OShaughnessy drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick OShaughnessy off! OShaughnessy jumps back into Heath's guard.
Heath wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OShaughnessy wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
Heath wants to sweep here but OShaughnessy controlling him for the moment.
OShaughnessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShaughnessy looking to sit in guard and control but Heath gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two 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.
OShaughnessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OShaughnessy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Heath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OShaughnessy's guard.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OShaughnessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OShaughnessy is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heath trying to control but OShaughnessy is working from the bottom.

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

and Heath counters with a shoot takedown. OShaughnessy fights it but they end up in guard.
Heath works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heath tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
OShaughnessy wants to control but Heath is keeping busy.

OShaughnessy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

OShaughnessy kicks Heath off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy has his takedown stuffed

and Heath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uriah Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OShaughnessy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Heath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OShaughnessy works his way to full guard. Good work.
OShaughnessy controls Heath momentarily but Heath frees himself.
OShaughnessy is looking to sweep but instead, Heath has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heath passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OShaughnessy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OShaughnessy pushes Heath up against the cage in a clinch.

OShaughnessy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OShaughnessy tries for a takedown but Heath circles away easily

and Heath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OShaughnessy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OShaughnessy trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
OShaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Heath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OShaughnessy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from OShaughnessy.
Heath tries to roll over but OShaughnessy keeps him under control.
OShaughnessy wants to control but Heath is keeping him busy.

Heath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OShaughnessy wants to stand but Heath has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Heath wants to improve his position but OShaughnessy is controlling well.
OShaughnessy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OShaughnessy wants to pass to mount but Heath is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

OShaughnessy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heath looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OShaughnessy trying to control the position but Heath is working away.
Heath tries to improve position but can't.

OShaughnessy decides to stand back up. OShaughnessy steps back and let's Heath get back to his feet.

OShaughnessy clinches up against the cage.
OShaughnessy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OShaughnessy jumps guard but Heath stands there with OShaughnessy around his waist. OShaughnessy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uriah Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy tries for a takedown but Heath manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

OShaughnessy pulls guard effortlessly.
OShaughnessy looking for a sweep. Not yet OShaughnessy, not yet.
OShaughnessy keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OShaughnessy is on top in guard.
OShaughnessy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heath tries to regain full guard. Instead though, OShaughnessy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
OShaughnessy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heath tries to reverse the position but OShaughnessy maintains control.
OShaughnessy with shots to the head and body - Heath looks very uncomfortable down there.
OShaughnessy trying to control but Heath is having none of it.
Heath is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus OShaughnessy really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

OShaughnessy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Heath to the mat! Heath manages to get full guard.
Heath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OShaughnessy forces his way into half guard.

OShaughnessy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heath is looking for a sweep. OShaughnessy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heath is refusing to be controlled, as OShaughnessy sits in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OShaughnessy connects with a nice short shot to Heath's temple.
OShaughnessy drops an elbow to the side of Heath's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath tries to roll over but OShaughnessy keeps him under control.

OShaughnessy seems to be working for a kimura but Heath defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heath fails with an attempt to clinch.

OShaughnessy closes the distance and clinches.
Heath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OShaughnessy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heath gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OShaughnessy goes for a takedown attempt but Heath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

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.
Heath has a takedown stuffed.
OShaughnessy misses with a takedown

and Heath counters with a shoot takedown. OShaughnessy fights it but they end up in guard.
Uriah Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus OShaughnessy.
Heath tries to free his leg and advance position but OShaughnessy is retaining full guard.

OShaughnessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OShaughnessy looking for a sweep. Not yet OShaughnessy, not yet.
OShaughnessy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heath manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uriah Heath!
Uriah Heath retains his bantamweight title!