PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1886 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Justice Washington (ranked 196 p4p, 191 weight class). Justice Washington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

From Statefarm
vs
Washington

183 cm
26
158
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
156
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 3 - 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
From Statefarm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Washington.

Washington clinches.
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 trying to pull guard but From Statefarm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington jumps guard but From Statefarm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

From Statefarm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
From Statefarm is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.

From Statefarm pushes a forearm under Washington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Washington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake From Statefarm!