PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by No Way by Dream Evil. Trumps comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washington
vs
Trumps

178 cm
29
223 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

186 cm
28
224 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Trumps!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks to land a combination but Trumps avoids it well.
Washington blocks a head kick by Trumps.
Trumps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trumps connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Trumps misses its intended target.
Trumps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumps avoids a kick to the body.
Trumps scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Trumps works Washington's body with a nice hook.
Trumps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumps.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Trumps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trumps throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Trumps goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trumps scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Trumps scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Trumps passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Washington!
Washington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Washington is staying active underneath Trumps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Trumps has control of the leg.

Trumps is looking for a kimura here.

Washington looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Trumps has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trumps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington gets back to full guard.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Trumps defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trumps pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trumps is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trumps is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trumps is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nice strikes from Trumps there.

Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Trumps is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Washington trying to control but Trumps postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Trumps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trumps manages to pass to mount!
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumps looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trumps lands a heavy elbow.
Trumps looking to finish Washington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Washington!
Washington tries to buck Trumps off but he can't manage it.
Trumps has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Washington's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Trumps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington checks a low kick from Trumps.
Trumps throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trumps counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.

Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trumps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumps trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Washington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trumps has picked Washington up and slammed him! Washington can't keep hold of the triangle and Trumps manages to pass to side control!
Washington struggling a bit here.
Trumps is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Trumps thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trumps is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ian Trumps has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.

Trumps seems to be looking for submissions.
Washington is not content to let Trumps control the position.

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington trying to control but Trumps postures up.
Trumps content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trumps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington wants to control but Trumps is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.

Trumps seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
Trumps tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.

Trumps is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Washington is staying active underneath Trumps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trumps is working away from the top position though.

Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Washington working for a triangle but Trumps defends it easily.
Trumps must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington is pulling down on Trumps's head. It's preventing any offense from Trumps, at least for the moment.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trumps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trumps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington keeping full guard, as Trumps tries to pass.
Trumps throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Trumps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Trumps there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Trumps throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Trumps lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Trumps. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington throws a series of punches but Trumps moves out of range.
Trumps throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trumps misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trumps shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Trumps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trumps throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Trumps throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumps shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Trumps throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Trumps looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Trumps. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Ian Trumps is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trumps gets a clinch.
Washington has Trumps pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trumps manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trumps stalling the fight.

Trumps is fighting off a takedown attempt but Washington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trumps to the mat. Trumps regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumps manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Trumps forces his way into half guard.
Trumps is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington wants to improve his position but Trumps is controlling well.
Washington pushes Trumps off looking to stand but Trumps dives back in and keeps control.
Trumps uses his free foot to push down on Washington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to improve his position but Trumps isn't that keen on the idea.
Trumps looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Colton Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington tries to control the position but Trumps now has his back.
Washington trying to control the hands but Trumps won't let him.
Will Trumps go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Washington right now.
Washington covers up after that shot from Trumps.
Trumps tries to get the hooks in deep but Washington pushed the leg off.
Washington trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trumps wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Washington won't allow Trumps to pass to mount.

Washington actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumps is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Washington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Trumps.
Well Trumps has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Trumps!
After the big win, Ian Trumps made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE™ (WOT) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.