PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCallum (ranked 5533 p4p, 5426 weight class) and Heath Williamson (ranked 487 p4p, 481 weight class). McCallum comes to the cage accompanied by My Old Man's a Provo. Heath Williamson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCallum
vs
Williamson

184 cm
19
161
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
155
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Heath Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCallum lands with a right hand.
Williamson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick from McCallum lands but Williamson takes it in his stride.
Jack McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McCallum rushes Williamson and presses him up against the cage.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but McCallum is controlling him.
McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
McCallum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williamson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCallum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Williamson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCallum is trying to keep an underhook but Williamson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCallum wants to get back to his feet.
McCallum gets full guard.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.

McCallum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson trying to land knees to the body.
McCallum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williamson is defending well.
Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Williamson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCallum.
Williamson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is looking for a takedown.
McCallum wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williamson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
Williamson stalling in the clinch.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but McCallum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williamson stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCallum tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCallum lands with a slapping head kick.
Williamson takes a kick to the side of the head.

McCallum has managed to clinch.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallum avoiding damage as Williamson throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williamson as McCallum tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack McCallum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williamson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

McCallum has managed to clinch.
McCallum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCallum is looking to break free of the clinch but Williamson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throws a head punch that misses.
Williamson prevents the takedown attempt.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCallum prevents it.

McCallum is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williamson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCallum to the mat. McCallum regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McCallum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Williamson keeping full guard, as McCallum tries to pass.
McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand.
McCallum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCallum cracks Williamson with a solid left hand.
McCallum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCallum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williamson is proving hard to escape from.
McCallum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCallum trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

McCallum has Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.

McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williamson's head.
McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCallum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCallum gets a double leg takedown into Williamson's guard.
Williamson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McCallum tries to stand but Williamson is controlling from the bottom.
McCallum stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack McCallum dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

McCallum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williamson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
Williamson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCallum avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
McCallum tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from McCallum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williamson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCallum stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
McCallum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

McCallum has clasped his hands together around Williamson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.
McCallum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson parries the strikes from McCallum easily there. McCallum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williamson to escape.
McCallum trying to control the position but Williamson is working away.
McCallum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCallum just content to control the position.
McCallum is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum working away.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.
McCallum misses with the ground and pound.
Williamson struggling a bit here.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.

McCallum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williamson, who protects the arm well.
Williamson is not content to let McCallum control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCallum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCallum thumps Williamson with a low kick.
Williamson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCallum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Williamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heath Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack McCallum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Williamson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCallum, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McCallum!
Post fight, an emotional Jack McCallum said 'Let’s fucking go.'.