PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delmer Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babandiishe Chimutengwende (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babandiishe Chimutengwende has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Washington
vs
Chimutengwende

191 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Delmer Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Babandiishe Chimutengwende!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chimutengwende clinches.
Chimutengwende misses with a hook from the clinch.

Washington manages to break the clinch.
Chimutengwende misses with an uppercut
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Washington clinches up with Chimutengwende and pushes him back against the cage.
Chimutengwende slowing the pace effectively.
Chimutengwende tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chimutengwende.
Chimutengwende leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chimutengwende missing with knees to the body.
Chimutengwende misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chimutengwende gets control of Washington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chimutengwende will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washington cracks Chimutengwende with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chimutengwende trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Chimutengwende should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Washington works over Chimutengwende with some ground and pound from guard.
Chimutengwende working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chimutengwende avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chimutengwende bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard.
Chimutengwende throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington keeping full guard, as Chimutengwende tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to stand up but Chimutengwende is controlling him.
Chimutengwende controlling from the top position.
Chimutengwende trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.

Washington working for a triangle but Chimutengwende defends it easily.

Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimutengwende is aware though and is defending well.
Chimutengwende is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimutengwende trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimutengwende slips nicely into half guard.
Chimutengwende throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chimutengwende works his way into full mount!
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chimutengwende looking to finish with strikes here!

Chimutengwende working for a submission but Washington is keeping him at bay.
We've been informed that Chimutengwende has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimutengwende trying to control but Washington is having none of it.

Washington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chimutengwende.
Washington tries to lock up and control but Chimutengwende gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chimutengwende wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Washington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chimutengwende.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babandiishe Chimutengwende 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 clinches.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Chimutengwende has him pressed against the cage.

Washington successfully pulls guard.
Chimutengwende trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is trying to hold Chimutengwende in close to prevent damage but Chimutengwende has managed to pass into half guard.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington is staying active underneath Chimutengwende, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Washington trying to control but Chimutengwende postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to escape back to his feet but Chimutengwende uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chimutengwende misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chimutengwende throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.

Chimutengwende tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chimutengwende working away.
An elbow from Chimutengwende crashes against the mat.
Chimutengwende is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babandiishe Chimutengwende has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Chimutengwende crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimutengwende misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chimutengwende throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chimutengwende's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimutengwende is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chimutengwende missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chimutengwende has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Chimutengwende is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Chimutengwende works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Chimutengwende misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Washington is trying to control Chimutengwende's posture but Chimutengwende avoids it.
Chimutengwende throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.
Washington is trying to escape the position but Chimutengwende is controlling the position.
Chimutengwende working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Chimutengwende trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington stops Chimutengwende from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.

Chimutengwende wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Washington, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimutengwende controlling from side mount.
Chimutengwende looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Washington is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimutengwende controls the position.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Chimutengwende drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babandiishe Chimutengwende showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chimutengwende takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Chimutengwende wants to clinch

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Chimutengwende is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Washington wants to control from the top but Chimutengwende keeps moving.

Chimutengwende is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington cracks Chimutengwende with a solid left hand.
Chimutengwende has his hands on Washington's head, controlling the position.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington postures up.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chimutengwende works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chimutengwende looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimutengwende, not yet.

Chimutengwende escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington wants to control from the top but Chimutengwende keeps moving.
Chimutengwende lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
Washington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chimutengwende.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimutengwende avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
Chimutengwende controlling his opponent.
Washington tries to hold on but Chimutengwende postures up.
Chimutengwende thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chimutengwende manages to capitalize on a mistake by Washington to take his back!
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 trying to control the position but Chimutengwende manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington covering up well under a series of strikes from Chimutengwende.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chimutengwende is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Washington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chimutengwende throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Chimutengwende throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Washington manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Chimutengwende is now in side control.

Chimutengwende is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Washington looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chimutengwende gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Washington is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chimutengwende lets go of the hold and Washington can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Babandiishe Chimutengwende!