PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Jared Hudson - Metal Gear May Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Columbar
vs
Washington

175 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
193 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Columbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbar keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington cracks Columbar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Columbar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Columbar throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Columbar thuds his shin into the meat of Washington 's side.
Columbar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Columbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington .
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbar.
Washington avoids the head kick by Columbar.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Columbar moved out of range.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Columbar pushes him off.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Columbar. Columbar gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbar is looking to land body kicks.
Columbar fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbar.
Columbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Columbar slips the punch.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Columbar pushes him off.
Columbar swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Columbar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Columbar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Columbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Columbar misses its intended target.
Columbar fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Columbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Columbar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Columbar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbar.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Columbar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Columbar looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington checks a low kick from Columbar.
Columbar thumps Washington with a low kick.
Columbar throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Columbar takes one on the button.
Columbar throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbar.
Washington throws a combination. Columbar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Columbar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Columbar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Columbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington catches Columbar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington wants to clinch.

Washington pushes Columbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington misses with some punches.
Columbar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Columbar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington misses with some punches.
Columbar dodges an elbow strike from Washington .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Columbar avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbar blocks a body shot from Washington .
Washington working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Columbar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Washington throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington . Columbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Columbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Washington moves into range and clinches up with Columbar.
Columbar effectively controlling the action here.
Columbar blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Columbar breaks the clinch.
Columbar lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington 's hand.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Columbar slips under a jab.

Columbar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Washington on his heels. He'll look to pass Washington 's guard now, I'm sure.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Columbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Columbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to keep Columbar in close.

Washington has his foot on Columbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Columbar works his way back into a safe position though.
Columbar wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Columbar wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Columbar is controlling him.
Columbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Columbar trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Columbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Columbar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Columbar forces his way into half guard.
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Columbar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Columbar lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Washington regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington 's head.
Columbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington 's head.
Columbar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Columbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington is looking to control Columbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington is looking for a sweep. Columbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Columbar trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Columbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Columbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Columbar is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington trying to control but Columbar postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samuel Washington .
Columbar shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbar.
Columbar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington blocks a head kick by Columbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbar throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.

Washington pushes Columbar up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Columbar dominated that second round.
That's time! Columbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Columbar misses with a kick to the body.
Columbar connects with a high kick.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Columbar misses.

Washington gets caught napping as Columbar dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington wants to stand up but Columbar is controlling him.
Columbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Columbar's guard.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Columbar blocks nicely.
Washington looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington stands and steps away. Columbar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Columbar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington takes a swing at Columbar's ribcage but misses.
Columbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington .
Jan Columbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Washington .
Columbar throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Columbar lands a leg kick that knocks Washington off balance momentarily.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbar misses with a low kick.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Columbar tries to work over Washington 's front leg with a kick but Washington checks it.
Columbar keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Columbar slips the punch.
Columbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington avoids the body shot from Columbar.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from Columbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Columbar lands a high kick!
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Washington catches Columbar right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Washington .
Washington throws a series of punches but Columbar moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington , as that shot connected.
Washington tries to clinch there but Columbar circles away.
Columbar fails with a takedown attempt.
Columbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice combination there by Washington .
A leg kick checked by Washington .
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbar keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Washington tries to clinch but Columbar moves out of range.
Washington lands a head shot.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Columbar.
Columbar staying out of range there.
Columbar throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Columbar throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Washington .
Washington throws a hook but Columbar blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Columbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Columbar backs up against the cage.

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 Jan Columbar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Columbar, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Jan Columbar!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jan Columbar!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jan Columbar!

Jan Columbar wins by unanimous decision!