PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Juusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Washington
vs
Juusto

185 cm
18
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Einari Juusto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juusto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juusto stuffs the takedown.
Einari Juusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juusto stuffs the takedown.
Washington tries for a takedown but Juusto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juusto shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juusto!
Juusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Juusto.
Good exchange - Juusto coming out on top.
Juusto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington with a poor takedown
letting Juusto counter with a right hand.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juusto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juusto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Washington tries to move into range but Juusto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Juusto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juusto!
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juusto scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in but Juusto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington takes one on the button.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juusto tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juusto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juusto!

Washington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juusto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves to back control.

Washington has got one arm under Juusto's chin. This could be trouble... Juusto trying to control the other hand but Washington gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Juusto has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustus Washington!