PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Erwin Ontario has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ontario
vs
Washburn

192 cm
34
179 lbs
29 - 13 - 1

180 cm
31
177 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ontario throws an off balance right hand
and Washburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ontario throws a looping overhand right but Washburn ducks down to avoid it.
Ontario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erwin Ontario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ontario.
Washburn walks into a straight right hand from Ontario.
Ontario stuffs the takedown.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Ontario throws a hook to the side of Washburn's head but Washburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ontario takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Washburn misses with a double jab.
Ontario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Ontario cracks Washburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ontario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washburn on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ontario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washburn.
Ontario throws the left hand but Washburn avoids the punch easily.
Ontario swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Ontario throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ontario misses with an uppercut.
Washburn avoids the head kick by Ontario.
Ontario throws a jab but it's blocked by Washburn.
Ontario connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washburn. Washburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Washburn slips the punch.
Ontario looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Washburn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ontario was covering up waiting for the punch and Washburn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washburn forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is thwarting Ontario's attempts to control the position.
Ontario is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ontario is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ontario trying to control but Washburn postures up.
Ontario is not content to let Washburn control the position.
Washburn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Washburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ontario desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Washburn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ontario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ontario is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ontario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ontario just misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ontario misses with a looping right.
Ontario feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ontario thumps Washburn with a low kick.
Ontario is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Washburn wants to clinch up but Ontario keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ontario is trying to defend but Washburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but Ontario defending well.
Ontario wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
Washburn slips a nice elbow through Ontario's hands, connecting with Ontario's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn passes into side control, despite Ontario's attempt to control the position.
Washburn scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washburn grinds an elbow into Ontario's temple.
Ontario is not content to let Washburn control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod.
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.

Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ontario as he jumps to the side.
Washburn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ontario swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ontario.
Washburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ontario tries to kick Washburn off but Washburn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ontario tries to get to full guard but Washburn has control of the leg.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Ontario is working away.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Ontario is defending well.
Washburn wants to control but Ontario is keeping him busy.
Ontario is trying to stand.
Ontario trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ontario makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ontario.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washburn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washburn regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ontario lands strikes from half guard.
Washburn wants to control but Ontario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ontario thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washburn's head.
Washburn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ontario's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ontario's back!

Washburn looking for the choke from the back.
Washburn controlling well, preventing Ontario from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ontario defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Washburn's arms.
Ontario is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ontario is trapped and Washburn is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ontario manages to reverse the position and now he's in Washburn's guard. Nice work there by Ontario.
Ontario scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn controlling Ontario's posture.
Ontario is looking to work some ground and pound but Washburn has wrist control.
Ontario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ontario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn tries to strike from the bottom.
Ontario slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washburn working a defensive guard but Ontario passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ontario performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ontario throwing shots but Washburn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Washburn moves out of range as Ontario strikes.
Ontario lands a nice looking body shot.

Washburn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ontario sprawls well initially but Washburn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ontario pushes Washburn off looking to stand but Washburn dives back in and keeps control.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ontario keeps working.
Washburn working Ontario over with strikes.
Ontario is holding on to half guard well.
Washburn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ontario is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ontario avoid being mounted?
Washburn controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ontario but Ontario pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ontario misses with a kick to the body
and Washburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ontario fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erwin Ontario is winning the standup battle so far.
Washburn wants to clinch.
Ontario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washburn.
Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Washburn slips the punch.
Washburn needs to keep his hands up - Ontario had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn walks into a left hand.

Washburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Ontario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn trying to control but Ontario is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn working some strikes from top position.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ontario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ontario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
Ontario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ontario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erwin Ontario just wasn't active enough.
Ontario swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Ontario leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ontario avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Ontario.
Ontario misses with a low kick as Washburn jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ontario sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Ontario walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ontario throws a leg kick

and Washburn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Washburn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ontario clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ontario looking very determined here, making life difficult for Washburn.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, with Washburn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ontario is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Washburn keeps control of the position as Ontario tries to break free.
Erwin Ontario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Washburn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ontario is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Washburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washburn 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Washburn!
A victorious Zoe Washburn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.