PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delquanavant Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ridin' Dirty. On his way into the cage it seems that Monkey Luffy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Monkey Luffy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Luffy
vs
Washington

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Resistance
[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monkey Luffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delquanavant Washington!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luffy.

Luffy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington is holding on to half guard well.

Luffy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
Luffy wants to pass to mount but Washington is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to control but Luffy is keeping busy.

Luffy is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington keeping control of the position.
Luffy prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luffy.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington tries for a takedown but Luffy circles away easily

and Luffy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.

Luffy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Washington dives on top into guard.
Luffy keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Luffy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Luffy controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control but Luffy is working from the bottom.

Luffy is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.

Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luffy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington keeping full guard, as Luffy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luffy misses with a low kick.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luffy.

Luffy scores a takedown into full mount!

Luffy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Washington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Washington!

Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luffy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luffy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luffy!
Washington is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is not content to let Luffy control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luffy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Washington's legs.
Washington is trying to control Luffy's posture but Luffy avoids it.
Luffy is staying tight to Washington's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Luffy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Luffy tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luffy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luffy looking to control but instead Washington has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Luffy is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luffy lands strikes from half guard.
Luffy is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luffy trying to control from Washington's half guard. Washington has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luffy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Luffy. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delquanavant Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Luffy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Luffy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luffy has Washington in his guard.

Luffy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Washington drops back looking for a leg! Luffy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luffy manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Luffy's guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Luffy keeps moving.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luffy trying to control the position.
Washington wants to control from the top but Luffy keeps moving.
Luffy wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Monkey Luffy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Luffy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.

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 with a flurry of punches that miss.

Washington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luffy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Washington, into his guard.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.

Luffy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Washington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Washington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Washington!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Luffy is defending well.
Luffy manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington is thwarting Luffy's attempts to control the position.
Luffy gets full guard.
Luffy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Washington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luffy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luffy has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four 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.
Luffy trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Luffy passes into half guard.
Luffy tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luffy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!