PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Countryman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Countryman

195 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Washington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Countryman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Washington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Countryman keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Washington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Countryman has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.

Countryman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Countryman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Washington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Countryman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Countryman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Countryman!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Countryman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Washington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Countryman is keeping him busy.

Countryman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Countryman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Countryman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
Washington could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Countryman wants to get back to full guard.
Countryman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Countryman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
Countryman has the hooks in. Washington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Washington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Countryman's guard. Nice work there by Washington.
Washington pushes down on Countryman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Countryman defends it.
Washington passes to full mount!
Countryman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Countryman tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away.

Washington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Countryman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Countryman shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Countryman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Countryman shrugs it off.
Countryman tries to reverse the position but Washington maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Countryman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Washington punishing his opponent with strikes.
Countryman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

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

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

Countryman drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Countryman off! Countryman jumps back into Washington's guard.
Countryman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Washington has his foot on Countryman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Countryman works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Countryman 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 Countryman has Washington in his guard.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Countryman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Countryman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Countryman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Countryman defends it well.
Countryman wants to get back to his feet.

Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Washington is trying to control. Countryman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Countryman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Washington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Countryman is surviving well by controlling Washington's body position as best he can.
George Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Countryman working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Washington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Countryman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Washington working away.
Countryman manages to get back to half guard.

Countryman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Countryman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Countryman actively working from the bottom here.
Washington moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washington tries for a kimura but Countryman is defending well.
Washington lands an elbow.
Countryman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.

Countryman actively working from the bottom here.

Countryman is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.

Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Countryman has managed to free his arm - good work.

Washington is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Countryman is trying to control but can't.

Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Countryman is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.

Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Countryman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Countryman.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Washington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Countryman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Washington is looking to defend but Countryman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Washington! Countryman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Washington taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mini Countryman!
Mini Countryman is the new heavyweight champion!