PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Washington
vs
Brady

185 cm
18
173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady tries to clinch up.

Brady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brady wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brady's back!
Brady is trying to get back to his feet but Washington has full control of the position and if anything, Brady has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Washington trying to control momentarily.

Washington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brady rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brady trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Brady gets back to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Brady sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Brady shows good takedown defense.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Brady closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brady scores a takedown into full mount!
Washington is trying to stand up.
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.

Brady working for a submission but Washington is keeping him at bay.
Washington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to hold on but Brady pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brady trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Brady looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Washington tries to lock up and control but Brady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Brady has a good base and remains in mount.

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

Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington trying to control the position.
Brady wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.

Brady drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Brady off! Brady jumps back into Washington's guard.

Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Washington has his foot on Brady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brady works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
Brady keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington pushing down on Brady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Washington get's back to his feet.

Brady tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brady working aggressively here.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brady blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington prevents a body shot from Brady.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brady pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Brady - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Washington successfully pulls guard.
Washington controls Brady momentarily but Brady frees himself.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seamus Brady will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Washington connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Brady to the floor! Washington dives in looking for the finish!

Brady is rocked!

It looks like Seamus Brady has been cut.
Washington works his way into full mount!

Washington working for a submission but Brady is keeping him at bay.
Brady keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washington looking to control but Brady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brady is controlling an arm, preventing Washington from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brady tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away.

Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brady turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brady trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is working an open guard so Brady takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Washington throws a front kick that sends Brady stumbling back into the cage.
Brady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington tries to clinch but Brady moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Brady.
Brady closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Brady pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Augustus Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brady fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Augustus Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seamus Brady.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.

Brady has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Washington.
Brady is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.

Washington jumps into guard, dragging Brady to the mat.

Washington looking for a guillotine here but Brady defends easily.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brady!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Washington with a couple of short strikes.
Washington prevents Brady from getting the reversal.

Washington goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brady is on top in guard.
Brady throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.

Brady decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brady keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Brady.

Washington gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Washington is looking for a kimura but Brady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage.
Brady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brady.
Washington trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
Washington passes Brady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington moves into full mount! Brady won't be happy about that!
Washington trying to control but Brady is having none of it.

Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brady turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.

Brady stands up and waves to Washington to follow him.
Washington fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Brady shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington fails with the takedown

and Brady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Brady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washington gets full guard.

Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Augustus Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Brady's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Brady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brady with a jab.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Brady shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Brady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington wants to stand up but Brady is controlling him.
Washington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brady has passed into side control.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
Brady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Washington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brady's best efforts.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is looking for a triangle but Brady pushes his legs off easily.
Brady trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Seamus Brady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brady won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Brady is proving a slippery customer.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Brady tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brady unloads a knee to the mid-section. Washington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brady wants to break free but Washington has control.
Brady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Brady wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
Brady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brady avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Washington gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brady pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brady just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brady has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Brady is trying to break free.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.

Brady turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brady manages to end up in side control.
Washington sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Washington is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Brady is tapping! Great win for Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Augustus Washington!