PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 2100 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Justice Washington (ranked 211 p4p, 207 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

From Statefarm
vs
Washington

183 cm
26
158
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
156
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
From Statefarm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
From Statefarm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
From Statefarm moves away from the strike by Washington.
From Statefarm misses with a body shot.
Washington wants to counter with a clinch but From Statefarm pushes him away.
From Statefarm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
Come on Washington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm is stalling here.
From Statefarm is stalling here.
From Statefarm is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns From Statefarm into the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but From Statefarm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. From Statefarm smiles and moves away.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but From Statefarm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

From Statefarm moves into the clinch.

That's two 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 manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
From Statefarm slips nicely into half guard.
From Statefarm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington wants to control but From Statefarm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
From Statefarm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
From Statefarm trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
From Statefarm content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm passes to full mount!
Washington looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
From Statefarm moves to back control.
Washington can't escape the position.

From Statefarm looking to break Washington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Washington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise From Statefarm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Washington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Washington tries to escape but From Statefarm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Washington right now.

From Statefarm tightening his grip on Washington, looking for the choke.

From Statefarm has managed to slip his arm under Washington's chin. This could be all over... yep, Washington is tapping out! Submission win for From Statefarm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake From Statefarm!