PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Wang
vs
Washington

173 cm
27
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

192 cm
24
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyron Washington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang blocks a head kick by Washington.
A nice inside leg kick there by Washington. That's going to slow Wang down.

Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang lands a couple of digs.
Washington has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang lands a couple of digs.
Wang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.

Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Wang throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang passes into half guard.
Washington trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wang thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington pushes Wang off looking to stand but Wang dives back in and keeps control.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Wang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang really is a fat lump.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Wang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wang thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Wang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.
Wang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Wang is controlling him
Washington wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Washington moves into full guard.
Washington wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Wang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.

Washington trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington prevents Wang from improving his position.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.

Washington lands a big head kick that sends Wang tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Wang back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Arnold Wang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Tyron Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington misses with a head kick.
Washington digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.

Washington lands a big head kick that sends Wang tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Wang back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Wang is rocked!
OH! Wang has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Washington smells blood and charges in for the finish! Washington unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Wang sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyron Washington!
Arnold Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'i just gave him this win ,.,. you know he needs it.,'.