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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Washington looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Connely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Washington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington clinches.
Washington tries to break free but Connely pushes him back against the cage.
Connely lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jason Washington has been cut.
Washington blocks an elbow strike.
Washington is trying to push Connely away but Connely has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Connely connects with a nasty looking knee right to Washington's face.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connely backwards.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Connely to the mat.
Washington is trying to keep Connely in close.
Washington 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.
Connely drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Connely jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Connely gets to his feet - Washington follows without any prompting.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely is working to get back to half guard.
Connely throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Connely manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Connely defending well.
Connely looking for submissions off his back.
Connely is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Connely manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely has his feet on Washington's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Washington clinches up with Connely and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connely is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connely looking for submissions off his back.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Connely is keeping him busy.
Connely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Connely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Connely is breathing heavily.
Washington wants to control but Connely is keeping him busy.
Connely wants to get back to his feet.
Washington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Connely is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Connely really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to control but Connely wriggling away.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connely. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You get the feeling that Connely really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Connely throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington tries to control but Connely wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Washington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Connely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connely tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington clinches.
Connely missing with knees to the body.
Connely with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington tries to stall but Connely uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connely misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connely misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Connely to the mat.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connely stands up and waves to Washington to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely has a takedown stuffed.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connely, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington has picked Connely up - he's going for a ride! Washington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Connely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington wants to stand but Connely has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Connely actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Connely is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connely misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Connely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington wants to take a breather but Connely is having none of it.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Connely knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connely does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connely connecting with a few gentle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely actively working from the bottom here.
Washington is taking a breather. Connely says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Connely wants to get back to his feet.
Jason Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Connely defends it.
Connely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Connely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
Connely is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington trying to control but Connely is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Washington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Connely working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Connely throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Connely keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connely is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely 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.
Connely 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 wants to pass the guard but Connely is keeping the position.
Washington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
Washington passes Connely's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington trying to control the action but Connely is working from the bottom.
Connely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Connely is defending well.
Washington wants to control but Connely is keeping him busy.
Washington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connely kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jason Washington has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Connely walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Connely, pushing him back against the cage.
Connely throws an elbow that misses.
Washington wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Connely with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington is stalling here. Connely is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Washington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Connely has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jason Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connely is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Connely.
Washington gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Washington!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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