PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 2692 p4p, 2591 weight class) and Justice Washington (ranked 295 p4p, 284 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

From Statefarm
vs
Washington

183 cm
25
158
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
156
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from From Statefarm.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but From Statefarm slips the punch.
Washington throws the left hand but From Statefarm avoids the punch easily.
Washington avoids the body shot from From Statefarm.
From Statefarm looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.
Washington wants to counter with a clinch but From Statefarm pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
From Statefarm throws the kick towards the body but Washington avoids it.
From Statefarm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
From Statefarm wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. From Statefarm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
From Statefarm tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from From Statefarm.
A slow jab from From Statefarm misses its intended target.
A big right from Washington misses.
From Statefarm is looking to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch.
From Statefarm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington misses the jab.

From Statefarm moves into range and clinches up with Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
From Statefarm gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Washington tries to pull guard but From Statefarm won't allow it.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
From Statefarm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep here but From Statefarm controlling him for the moment.

From Statefarm has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Washington to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! From Statefarm is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Washington pulls down on the head and he's put From Statefarm to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justice Washington!