PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washington
vs
Warner

178 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Conviction
Global Nutritional - ACME - (Q145 for $16)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Warner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
Washington stuns Warner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Warner on that attempt.
Warner looks gassed!
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warner as he jumps to the side.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Warner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Washington moves into range and clinches up with Warner.

Washington manages to break the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.

Warner wriggles free and stands up.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warner swivels and escapes.
Washington motions for Warner to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warner with a poor takedown
letting Washington counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington tests Warner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colton Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Warner lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Warner wants to break free but Washington has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warner tries to clinch

and Washington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warner's guard.

Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington postures up in Warner's guard and throws a big left but Warner blocks it.
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.

Warner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Warner counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington misses with a body punch

and Warner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warner uses from the top position.
Warner wants to get up but he can't break Washington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Warner looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington misses with a body shot
enabling Warner to counter with a crisp jab.
Warner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
and Warner counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Warner to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Warner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warner did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Warner tries to kick Washington off but Washington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Warner's temple.
Warner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Washington decides to stand and escape the position.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington jabs Warner right on the nose. Warner blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch there but Warner circles away.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Washington tries to clinch up but Warner circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Warner circles away.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Warner is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington cracks the inside of Warner's front leg.
Washington throws a series of punches but Warner moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a swing at Warner's ribcage but misses.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warner's waist but Warner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.

Warner shoots in and bounces Washington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Warner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warner won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Warner stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warner stands up and waves to Washington to follow him.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Warner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warner shoots and misses

and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warner!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Warner wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colton Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Warner circles away.
Washington clobbers Warner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Warner throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Colton Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Warner takes one on the button.
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington connects with a body shot.

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington preventing the sweep.

Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Washington gets to his feet. Warner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Washington throws a hook to the side of Warner's head but Warner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington wants to clinch.

Warner has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Warner fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington tries to clinch up

and Warner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warner.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington works Warner's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a cross.
Washington throws a hook but Warner avoids it easily.
Washington throws a head kick but Warner moves out of range.
Washington throws the left hand but Warner avoids the punch easily.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warner can do to turn this around?
Washington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Warner blocks the low kick.
Washington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Warner pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is keen to just control but Warner is a slippery customer.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Warner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenny Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington is just content to waste time from the top position. Warner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Colton Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Warner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Washington doesn't defend quickly enough and Warner has managed to lock this one up! Can Washington escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Warner on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Warner!