PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by No Tears. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Washington
vs
Jackson

184 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Washington saw it coming and moves away.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Michael Washington has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Washington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Washington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Washington moves into full mount!
Washington landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington controlling his opponent.
Washington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Washington loaded up on that one.
Washington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Washington controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington won't let Jackson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
Washington controlling from the full mount.
Washington punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Washington looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Washington throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Washington with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Washington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Washington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Michael Washington wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson motions for Washington to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Washington defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Washington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Washington is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Washington throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Washington controlling the pace.
Washington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Washington winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Washington's body position as best he can.
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Washington's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Washington thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.

Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington slips nicely into half guard.
Michael Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Washington controlling the pace for now.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Washington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington content just to control the position here.
Washington 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.
Michael Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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 looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Washington working Jackson over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Jackson is rocked!
Washington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Washington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Washington controlling from mount.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a nice shot to the head.
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 scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Washington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Washington cracks Jackson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Washington!
Michael Washington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.