PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Unski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smells Like Humppa. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Unski
vs
Washington

177 cm
24
177 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
173 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Veijo Unski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Unski connects with a high kick.
Washington stuffs the takedown.

Unski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unski 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.
Unski 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.
Unski won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Washington wants to stand up but Unski is controlling him.
Washington is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Unski 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Unski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Unski persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Unski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unski shoots in but no luck this time.

Unski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Unski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Washington has one foot on Unski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Unski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Unski is breathing heavily.

Unski gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington wants to get back to his feet.

Washington kicks Unski off and gets back to his feet.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Unski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington lands a knee to the head.
Washington has Unski pushed against the cage.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Unski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unski can't get the takedown.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington is struggling to control the position.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Unski up against the cage.
Unski avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Washington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Augustus Washington.

Unski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Washington kicks Unski off and gets to his feet.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Washington instigates a clinch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Unski.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unski tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Unski takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Unski avoids the head kick by Washington.
Unski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unski shoots in and drives through. Washington sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Unski shoots in.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unski shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unski.

It looks like Veijo Unski has been cut.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Unski swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Unski shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington tries to clinch up but Unski circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Unski on that attempt.
Unski avoids the head kick by Washington.
Unski circles away from the clinch attempt.

Washington pushes Unski up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Washington's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Washington.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unski up against the cage.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington stalling.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Unski avoids the damage to the body.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Unski.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington prevents Unski from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unski is trying to break free.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unski tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unski as Washington tries to tie him up.
Unski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four 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.
Washington taking a breather.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington crunches a lovely knee into Unski's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Unski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Unski is blocking nicely.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Unski has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Unski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veijo Unski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Unski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Washington to the mat! Washington manages to get full guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Unski is proving a slippery customer.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Unski distracts Washington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Unski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unski trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Unski has Washington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unski's face.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Unski managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Washington.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Unski blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Unski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Unski avoids the damage to the body.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unski.
Unski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veijo Unski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unski avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unski is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Unski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Augustus Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unski blocks the elbow strike.
Unski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Unski takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Washington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unski's face.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Veijo Unski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Washington!