PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above It. Watson has chosen Roll Right as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Washington
vs
Watson

190 cm
32
180 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

180 cm
34
180 lbs
31 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watson slips a straight right by Washington.

Watson instigates a clinch.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Washington.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.

Watson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Washington can't fight it off and eventually Watson manages to take the fight to the floor. Washington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Watson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Watson manages to pass to side control.
Watson is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Watson there.
Watson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Watson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Watson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson 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 get back to his feet.
Washington is not content to let Watson control the position.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Watson stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson working Washington over with strikes.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
Watson is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Watson 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.
Watson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Watson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Washington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Watson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gary Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Watson has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Watson is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Watson moves away from the strike by Washington.
Watson tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Watson wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson wants to clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson takes one on the button.
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watson's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Watson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Watson dominated that round.
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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson scores with a three punch combo!
Watson slips under a jab.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watson's head.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Gary Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Washington connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.

Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Watson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Washington is looking to stand back up but Watson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Washington.
Watson prevents Washington from standing back up.
Washington has hold of Watson's hands but Watson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
Watson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brian Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Watson stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Watson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Watson 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watson connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washington is not content to let Watson control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to escape back to his feet but Watson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watson is putting a hurting on Washington here, landing some big shots from side control.
Washington is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson working the ground and pound.
Watson lands an elbow.
Watson is working Washington over with some ground and pound from side control.

Washington is rocked!
Watson prevents Washington from escaping the position.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Watson with a nice cross.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gary Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Washington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washington.

Watson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Watson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Watson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Watson.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Watson is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Washington tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Watson.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
Watson wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
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 is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Watson working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Watson trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Watson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watson wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.

Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Washington won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Washington pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson working over Washington with some ground and pound. Washington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Watson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Washington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brian Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.

Washington kicks off Watson and gets to his feet.
Watson shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Gary Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Washington misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Watson slips under a jab from Washington.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gary Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson 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 Watson off to one side.
Washington misses with a left hand

and Watson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watson won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watson advances to half guard.
Watson wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Watson!
Brian Watson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.