PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebel Ank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Washington
vs
Ank

210 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nestor Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nebel Ank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ank throws a sloppy head kick

and Washington counters by clinching up.
Ank is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington has Ank pressed against the cage, preventing Ank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington just leaning against Ank, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington leaning against his opponent.
Ank wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington keeps control of Ank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington prevents Ank from breaking the clinch.
Ank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Ank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebel Ank.
Ank dives in for a single leg takedown but Washington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ank looks winded!
Ank throws a lazy head kick

so Washington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ank is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington shoots in and bounces Ank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ank has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ank trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.

Washington 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.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Washington 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.

Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Washington 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.

Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Washington working some strikes from top position.

Washington 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.

Washington stands up and waves to Ank to follow him.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington decides to stand and escape the position.

Washington drives through with a takedown into Ank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Washington stands and steps away. Ank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ank!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Washington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington looking to score a takedown here. Ank is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Ank's guard.

Washington drops back looking for a leg! Ank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ank manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Ank's guard.

Washington 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.

Washington gets to his feet. Ank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ank looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ank is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ank can do to turn this around?

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ank wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.

Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Washington clinches.
Ank tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ank tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Ank drops back down to his feet.
Nestor Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebel Ank.
Ank is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Ank can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Washington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Washington controlling the action here for a moment.
Washington keeps control of Ank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washington taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nestor Washington.
Ank falls off balance throwing a combination

and Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ank is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Washington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Washington blocks a head kick by Ank.

Washington drives through with a takedown into Ank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Washington 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.

Washington stands and steps away. Ank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington drives through with a takedown into Ank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Washington 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Washington drops back looking for a leg! Ank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ank manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Ank's guard.
Ank 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 is pushing down on Ank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ank is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nestor Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Washington decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Washington lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Ank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Washington decides to stand back up. Washington steps back and let's Ank get back to his feet.

Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Washington stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ank's guard.

Ank has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Washington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.

Ank kicks Washington off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ank gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ank trying to control the position.
Ank wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Nebel Ank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nestor Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Ank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nestor Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

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