PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mustapha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Augustus Washington enters the cage!

Mustapha
vs
Washington

181 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

185 cm
21
173 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kiko Mustapha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington has managed to clinch.
Mustapha avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Mustapha throws an elbow but it misses.
Mustapha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustapha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mustapha up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mustapha is defending well for now.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustapha avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washington obliges.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mustapha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mustapha blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington slowing the pace effectively.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustapha avoids it.
Mustapha tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mustapha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington looks gassed!
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustapha avoids it.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Mustapha is trying to break free.
Mustapha is trying to stall.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mustapha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustapha avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington has Mustapha pressed against the cage, preventing Mustapha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington looking to stall.
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustapha.
Washington prevents Mustapha from breaking the clinch.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mustapha.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Come on Mustapha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mustapha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustapha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mustapha is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustapha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Mustapha is blocking nicely.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mustapha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustapha is stalling here.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Mustapha is blocking nicely.
Mustapha leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kiko Mustapha.
Mustapha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustapha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mustapha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.
Mustapha lands with a nice body punch.
Mustapha throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
Augustus Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mustapha.
Nice uppercut lands for Mustapha. That snapped Washington's head back.
Mustapha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Mustapha misses.
Mustapha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mustapha lands with a shot to the body.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustapha.
Mustapha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Mustapha throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
Mustapha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mustapha stalks Washington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Washington's face. Washington staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustapha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustapha swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Mustapha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Mustapha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A lazy left from Mustapha finds it's target.
Washington throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mustapha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kiko Mustapha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a hook but Mustapha avoids it easily.
Mustapha throws and low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mustapha, right into the meat.
Washington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mustapha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Mustapha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Mustapha moves out of range easily.
Mustapha blocks a head kick by Washington.
Mustapha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mustapha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustapha misses with a few strikes there.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Mustapha has a takedown stuffed.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Mustapha throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustapha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiko Mustapha is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mustapha, as that shot connected.
Washington misses with a jab to the body
and Mustapha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
Mustapha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mustapha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustapha connects with a body shot.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Mustapha pushes him off.
Mustapha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustapha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustapha lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Kiko Mustapha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustapha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustapha scoring well with a low kick there.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Mustapha. Mustapha gets slowly back to his feet.
Mustapha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mustapha coming out on top.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustapha lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Mustapha looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mustapha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington connects with a jab.
Mustapha lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustapha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mustapha avoids the head kick by Washington.
Mustapha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Mustapha - just one landing.
Washington wants to clinch up but Mustapha keeps it at a distance.
Washington wants to clinch.
Mustapha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mustapha. That's going to slow Washington down.
Mustapha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that Mustapha semi-blocks.
Mustapha lands with a nice body punch.
Mustapha with a jab.
Mustapha keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustapha blocks a head kick by Washington.
Mustapha swinging wilding here.
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Mustapha digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Mustapha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mustapha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Mustapha throws a good cross that connects.
Washington is looking to clinch but Mustapha is avoiding it.
Mustapha lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Mustapha moves out of range easily.
Mustapha cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mustapha finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustapha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mustapha is working the combinations to good effect here.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mustapha.
Mustapha connects with the punch.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustapha circles away.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mustapha.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to de liver by Mustapha. Beautiful body shot.
Mustapha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Mustapha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mustapha lands with an overhand left.
Mustapha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Mustapha.
Mustapha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mustapha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington wants to clinch up but Mustapha keeps it at a distance.
Washington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mustapha will feel that in the morning.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Mustapha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mustapha keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington wants to clinch up but Mustapha keeps it at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Washington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mustapha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington walks into a straight right hand from Mustapha.
Mustapha scores with a nice strike.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mustapha lands a jab to the nose.
Mustapha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Mustapha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mustapha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mustapha lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mustapha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Mustapha has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mustapha stalling.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustapha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mustapha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustapha is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Washington has Mustapha pressed against the cage, preventing Mustapha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Mustapha has Washington pushed against the cage.
Mustapha is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Mustapha looking to slow down the pace here.
Mustapha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mustapha tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mustapha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Mustapha looking to stall.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mustapha wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Mustapha is blocking nicely.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Augustus Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustapha managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mustapha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mustapha.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mustapha stalling in the clinch.

Mustapha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustapha blocks a head kick by Washington.
Mustapha lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington tries to clinch there but Mustapha circles away.
Mustapha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mustapha cracks Washington with a good jab.
Mustapha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Mustapha.
Mustapha lands a with a good body shot.
Mustapha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mustapha scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Mustapha lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mustapha.
A cross from Mustapha lands.
Mustapha lands a body shot.
Mustapha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mustapha throws a head kick that misses.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Mustapha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mustapha paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mustapha does it's job there.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Mustapha counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustapha circles away.
Mustapha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustapha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington tries to clinch but Mustapha moves out of range.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Mustapha circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mustapha.
Mustapha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mustapha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mustapha scores with a punch to the head.
Mustapha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mustapha avoids the head kick by Washington.
Mustapha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mustapha misses with a low kick.
Mustapha lands a body shot.
Mustapha lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Kiko Mustapha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mustapha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
letting Mustapha counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiko Mustapha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mustapha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiko Mustapha!