PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TNT. Cloltran has chosen F**k What Happens Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buzz Cloltran told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Washington
vs
Cloltran

169 cm
28
145 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

168 cm
33
142 lbs
29 - 8 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran controlling Washington's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Washington just wasn't active enough.
Washington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
Cloltran is looking to land body kicks.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Cloltran.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloltran.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Cloltran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Cloltran misses with a looping right.
Cloltran moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloltran throws out the jab.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Washington feints and as Cloltran raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cloltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloltran, not yet.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Cloltran is retaining full guard.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloltran has wrist control.
Cloltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloltran, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cloltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cloltran staying out of range there.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington lands a head kick. Cloltran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington avoids the body shot from Cloltran.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cloltran has time to react.
Cloltran blocks the body kick.

Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cloltran on his heels. He'll look to pass Cloltran's guard now, I'm sure.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
Cloltran wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Washington staying out of range there.
Cloltran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Cloltran.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cloltran.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Cloltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cloltran throws a left and a right that both miss

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cloltran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
Cloltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Cloltran pulls Washington in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

We're going to have a standup here because Samuel Washington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cloltran swinging wildly here.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington throws a body punch but Cloltran moves out of range.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cloltran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cloltran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Cloltran's guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington postures up in Cloltran's guard and throws a big left but Cloltran blocks it.
Cloltran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samuel Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cloltran is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is staying active underneath Cloltran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Cloltran there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cloltran wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran trying to control the pace.
Washington wants to improve his position but Cloltran is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Cloltran counters with a takedown into side control.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Cloltran sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Washington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Washington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Cloltran.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran postures up.
Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cloltran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Cloltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Cloltran throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cloltran is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Washington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cloltran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cloltran throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.
Cloltran laying and praying for a moment but Washington takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cloltran wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cloltran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cloltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cloltran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloltran's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buzz Cloltran.
Cloltran moves away from the strike by Washington.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloltran. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cloltran looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Cloltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Washington connects with a right hand. Cloltran shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Washington thows a body kick. Cloltran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Cloltran lands a right hook to the body.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Washington misses.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
Cloltran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses

and Cloltran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cloltran.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Cloltran content to stall in guard here.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran landing some decent shots from guard.
Cloltran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cloltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.
Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Washington's guard.
Cloltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cloltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cloltran's back!
Washington scores with punches and elbows.
Washington gets his hands free as Cloltran looks to control.
Cloltran manages to reverse the position and now he's in Washington's guard. Nice work there by Cloltran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloltran lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cloltran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cloltran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cloltran.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cloltran stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cloltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cloltran is now in half guard.
Cloltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cloltran not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Cloltran dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cloltran swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Cloltran throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloltran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cloltran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A cross from Washington lands.
Cloltran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cloltran somewhat.
Cloltran misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cloltran checks the leg kick.

Cloltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent Cloltran getting side control.
Cloltran trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Cloltran has control of the leg.
Cloltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cloltran trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Cloltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Cloltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington is looking to control Cloltran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington is in trouble now - Cloltran has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to hold on but Cloltran pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cloltran scoring with strikes but Washington is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cloltran cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cloltran lands with some strikes.

Washington is rocked!
Cloltran connects with a bit shot that sees Washington covering up! More strikes from Cloltran and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cloltran is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran is the new bantamweight champion!
Buzz Cloltran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.