PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Polygamist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Wiliam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman Wiliam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Polygamist
vs
Wiliam

193 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Struggling Polygamist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herman Wiliam!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiliam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polygamist.
Wiliam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wiliam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polygamist defends it nicely.
Polygamist tries a head kick but it misses.
Polygamist lands an overhand right.

Polygamist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Polygamist trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Polygamist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Polygamist feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wiliam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polygamist is one step ahead there.
Wiliam looks gassed!
Polygamist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Polygamist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polygamist postures up in Wiliam's guard and throws a big left but Wiliam blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polygamist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wiliam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polygamist is one step ahead there.
Polygamist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Polygamist wants to get up but he can't break Wiliam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Polygamist postures up in Wiliam's guard and throws a big left but Wiliam blocks it.
Polygamist is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polygamist trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polygamist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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.
Polygamist stopping the sweep attempt from Wiliam.

Polygamist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wiliam misses with a takedown attempt
and Polygamist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Struggling Polygamist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Wiliam.
Polygamist lands a lovely overhand right.

Polygamist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wiliam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Polygamist has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wiliam is bucking up trying to escape but Polygamist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wiliam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Polygamist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiliam is trying to escape the mount.
Polygamist punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Polygamist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Polygamist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wiliam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Polygamist stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Polygamist lands a lovely overhand right.

Polygamist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Polygamist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiliam wants to get back to full guard.
Polygamist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polygamist prevents Wiliam from improving his position.
Polygamist is taking a breather. Wiliam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wiliam has a hand on Polygamist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Polygamist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Polygamist looking to secure an arm triangle but Wiliam defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Struggling Polygamist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herman Wiliam's cut.
That's time! Polygamist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wiliam tries for a takedown but Polygamist circles away easily

and Polygamist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polygamist wants to control from the top but Wiliam keeps moving.
Polygamist advances position into side control!
Wiliam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Struggling Polygamist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polygamist scores with punches from side control.
Polygamist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wiliam keeps working.
Polygamist tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wiliam's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiliam is looking to regain half guard here but Polygamist keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polygamist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Polygamist wants to control but Wiliam is keeping him busy.
Wiliam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Polygamist's best efforts.
Polygamist wants to stand up but Wiliam has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Polygamist prevents Wiliam from improving his position.
Polygamist trying to control from half guard but Wiliam is working away.
Wiliam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polygamist with the ground and pound but Wiliam uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Polygamist content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiliam wants to sweep here but Polygamist controlling him for the moment.

Polygamist gets to his feet. Wiliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Polygamist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiliam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wiliam tries to buck Polygamist off but Polygamist is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiliam gets back to half guard.
Wiliam tries to roll over but Polygamist keeps him under control.
Polygamist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Polygamist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiliam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polygamist trying to pass the guard but Wiliam defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wiliam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiliam is looking to clinch.

That's four 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.
Wiliam doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Polygamist counters with a takedown into side control.
Polygamist is looking to take a break and control but Wiliam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiliam is looking to regain half guard here but Polygamist keeps moving and retains side control.
Wiliam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Polygamist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wiliam!
Wiliam is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Struggling Polygamist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herman Wiliam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Polygamist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Polygamist is looking to take a break and control but Wiliam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiliam gets back to half guard.
Wiliam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polygamist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polygamist's back!
Polygamist grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wiliam is trying to stick to Polygamist's back but Polygamist is turning into Wiliam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wiliam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polygamist.
Polygamist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polygamist wants to get up but he can't break Wiliam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polygamist thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polygamist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wiliam looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiliam, not yet.
Wiliam lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Polygamist!
Polygamist is bucking up trying to escape but Wiliam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wiliam lands a heavy elbow.
Polygamist tries to lock up and control but Wiliam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polygamist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiliam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polygamist tries to reverse the position but Wiliam maintains control.
Wiliam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polygamist is trying to escape the mount.
Polygamist tries to lock up and control but Wiliam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wiliam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wiliam avoids the attempt from Polygamist to control.
Polygamist tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polygamist wants to control but Wiliam is having none of it.
Polygamist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wiliam unloads with some shots from mount but Polygamist bucks and avoids them well.
Polygamist is working to get back to half guard.
Wiliam dominating with strikes here.

Wiliam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Polygamist is now in Wiliam's guard. A big mistake from Wiliam there, giving up the dominant position!
Polygamist trying to control but Wiliam is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Wiliam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polygamist.

Wiliam is looking for a triangle here but Polygamist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Polygamist trying to control the action but Wiliam is working from the bottom.
Wiliam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Polygamist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wiliam is not content to let Polygamist control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiliam is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Struggling Polygamist.
Well Polygamist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Struggling Polygamist!