PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyscer Scrwatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romeo Washington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scrwatz
vs
Washington

177 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 New York, Lyscer Scrwatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Washington!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Scrwatz 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Lyscer Scrwatz has been cut.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Scrwatz avoids it.
Scrwatz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scrwatz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Washington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scrwatz scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Scrwatz scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Romeo Washington has been cut.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romeo Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Scrwatz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Scrwatz checks it.
Scrwatz defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scrwatz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Scrwatz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrwatz throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scrwatz throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throws a jab when Scrwatz was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.

Washington successfully pulls guard.
Scrwatz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Scrwatz wants to stand and escape but instead Washington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrwatz has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Scrwatz is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scrwatz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Scrwatz is defending well.
Scrwatz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrwatz taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes.
Scrwatz taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington wants to control but Scrwatz is keeping him busy.
Washington works to advance to full mount. Scrwatz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Washington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Washington raining down hammerfists from mount.
Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scrwatz looks a forlorn figure.
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Washington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Washington waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Scrwatz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Scrwatz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Washington gets to his feet. Scrwatz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Washington rushes Scrwatz and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scrwatz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Washington lands a big shot that drops Scrwatz! Can he finish him?

Scrwatz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrwatz keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Scrwatz's brow.
Scrwatz has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington advances to half guard.
Scrwatz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scrwatz tries to get out of the position.
Washington throwing shots but Scrwatz is blocking nicely.
Scrwatz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington working over Scrwatz with some ground and pound. Scrwatz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scrwatz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrwatz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scrwatz has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scrwatz taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Scrwatz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scrwatz's head.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scrwatz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scrwatz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Scrwatz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington throwing shots but Scrwatz is blocking nicely.
Washington trying to control the action but Scrwatz is working from the bottom.
Romeo Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is nestled in close to Scrwatz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington drops an elbow to the side of Scrwatz's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington is nestled in close to Scrwatz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Scrwatz's guard.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Scrwatz's brow.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Scrwatz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington postures up in Scrwatz's guard and throws a big left but Scrwatz blocks it.
Scrwatz seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington pushing down on Scrwatz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Scrwatz's hands, connecting with Scrwatz's forehead.

Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington trying to control the action but Scrwatz is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Scrwatz's hands, connecting with Scrwatz's forehead.
Washington moves into full mount! Scrwatz won't be happy about that!
Washington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scrwatz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Washington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Scrwatz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to finish Scrwatz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scrwatz!
Washington landing strikes, looking to finish!
Washington working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scrwatz really wants to buck Washington off and get back to his feet.
Washington raining down shots from the mount!
Washington lands a big elbow - Scrwatz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Scrwatz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Romeo Washington!
After the big win, Romeo Washington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SAVE A FIGHTER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.