PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Washington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Worrell
vs
Washington

180 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

169 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Worrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell darts in trying to clinch
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington connects with a right hand. Worrell shakes it off.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Eric Worrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worrell somewhat.
Worrell tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worrell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Worrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Washington rushes Worrell and presses him up against the cage.
Washington just leaning against Worrell, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets through Worrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Washington.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Worrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Worrell on that attempt.
Worrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Worrell.
Washington catches Worrell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Washington forces Worrell back against the cage and clinches.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Worrell's ribcage. Worrell let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Washington clinches up with Worrell and pushes him back against the cage.
Worrell wants a takedown.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington cracks Worrell with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worrell wants to stall.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington works on Worrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Worrell goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Worrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Worrell misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.

Worrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Worrell is breathing heavily.
Worrell trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Worrell from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Washington.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.

Worrell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Washington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Worrell trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Worrell prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Worrell wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

Worrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worrell has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington keeping full guard, as Worrell tries to pass.
Worrell is working hard here to advance position.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Worrell from controlling successfully.
Worrell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eric Worrell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Worrell misses with a few strikes there.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Worrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!
Worrell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice cross by Washington.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Washington drives through and clinches with Worrell against the cage.
Worrell has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Worrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worrell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Worrell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worrell looks to clinch
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washington.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington is pushing Worrell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Washington continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Worrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Worrell off to one side.

Worrell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Washington is pressing down on Worrell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Worrell wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington pulls Worrell in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looking to control.
Worrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worrell wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Worrell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Worrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Worrell's ribs.
Worrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Worrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington thuds a left hand into Worrell's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Worrell back to the cage. Washington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Eric Worrell has been cut.
Worrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.

Worrell is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Worrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington works Worrell's body with a nice hook.
Washington throws a quick head kick that knocks Worrell silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Washington is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Washington!