PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran's entrance music is F**k What Happens Tonight. A fine choice. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samuel Washington enters the cage!

Cloltran
vs
Washington

168 cm
34
142 lbs
31 - 8 - 3

169 cm
29
145 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Hellbent

Conquer

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 31 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Washington catches Cloltran right on the button with a cross.
Cloltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington.
Cloltran scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cloltran looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Cloltran throws a chopping leg kick but Washington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cloltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Washington misses.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Cloltran lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cloltran slips a straight right by Washington.
Cloltran tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Cloltran catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
Cloltran blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloltran lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cloltran throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Cloltran looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Washington!
Cloltran throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Jab by Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a right hand that misses

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloltran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cloltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cloltran seems keen to control Washington's posture.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cloltran misses with a body shot.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Cloltran.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Cloltran gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Cloltran manages to retain guard.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington lunges at Cloltran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloltran's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cloltran cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cloltran defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Cloltran.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Cloltran.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.

Cloltran clinches up against the cage.
Cloltran scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Cloltran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cloltran is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cloltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Washington.
Cloltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cloltran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cloltran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cloltran working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington is looking to control Cloltran's arms but Cloltran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Cloltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Cloltran tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cloltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cloltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Washington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Cloltran trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloltran is on top in guard.

Washington trying to control the position.
Washington is pulling down on Cloltran's head to control his posture.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cloltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington pulls Cloltran in close to prevent any damage.
Samuel Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cloltran preventing the sweep.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cloltran trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cloltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cloltran misses with a body shot

and Washington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Washington stays in close to Cloltran's body and controls the position.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Cloltran working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Cloltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cloltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloltran moves away.
Cloltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloltran works the jab nicely.
Cloltran slips a straight right by Washington.
Cloltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Cloltran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buzz Cloltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.

It looks like Buzz Cloltran has been cut.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloltran is out of range and Washington settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoids the head kick by Cloltran.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Cloltran ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Cloltran lands a slapping body shot.
Cloltran lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Washington lands an overhand right.
Cloltran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington.

Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cloltran was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Cloltran looking for a sweep. Not yet Cloltran, not yet.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington won't allow Cloltran to sweep him here.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington misses with a right hand

and Cloltran counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cloltran scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Cloltran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cloltran misses with the head strike.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Cloltran.
Cloltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cloltran is keeping busy.

Washington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 control. Cloltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloltran defending well though.
Cloltran keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Buzz Cloltran did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cloltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Cloltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
Cloltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cloltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cloltran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cloltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington gets full guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Cloltran from controlling successfully.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
Washington seems keen to control Cloltran's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cloltran throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cloltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the head.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloltran manages to avoid it.
Cloltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Washington.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington blocks a head kick by Cloltran.
Washington scores with a jab. Cloltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloltran manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran lands with a cross.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Cloltran moved out of range.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Cloltran misses with a jab to the body

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
Cloltran is controlling Washington's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington passes Cloltran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cloltran wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Cloltran had his way with Samuel Washington in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Washington throws a head kick but Cloltran moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a punch to the head.
Cloltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Cloltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cloltran scrambles back to his feet.
Cloltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Cloltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Cloltran misses with a low kick.
Washington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a predictable looking body shot

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cloltran!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cloltran dodges the ground and pound from Washington.
Cloltran is looking for a sweep.
Washington throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cloltran works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cloltran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cloltran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington wants to take a breather but Cloltran is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cloltran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloltran misses with a hook

and Washington counters with a takedown into side control.
Cloltran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Washington off and has taken his back!
Washington just trying to survive but Cloltran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Washington wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Washington regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washington wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy.
Cloltran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cloltran trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Cloltran from advancing position.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington has hold of Cloltran's hands but Cloltran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Cloltran in his half guard.
Cloltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cloltran winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Washington is rocked!
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Cloltran finish him?
Cloltran connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cloltran is one step ahead there.
Cloltran controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cloltran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Buzz Cloltran retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!