PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Attila Storm (ranked 3126 p4p, 5529 weight class) and Michael Washington (ranked 346 p4p, 482 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rising. Attila Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Storm
vs
Washington

180 cm
22
165
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
165
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Attila Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Washington!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Storm gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Washington just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Storm is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at Gorilla Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Washington if he has to take too many more of those.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Washington only half commits.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Storm lands a big uppercut and Washington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Washington looks OK. Storm waves Washington back to his feet!

Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Washington leaves his chin hanging out and Storm seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Washington crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Storm!
Michael Washington spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to get back to work. Just got to get better. I will smash anyone who steps in my way. But he was better tonight so much respect to him. '.