PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Kayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by No Way by Dream Evil. Kayo has chosen Judith as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Washington
vs
Kayo

178 cm
25
223 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

184 cm
32
210 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colton Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Kayo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayo misses with a head kick.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kayo tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kayo to the ground. Kayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kayo. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Kayo lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Washington gets a double leg takedown into Kayo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kayo 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.

Washington drops back looking for a leg! Kayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kayo manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Kayo's guard.
Kayo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washington!
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Kayo is taking a breather. Washington 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.
Kayo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kayo trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington is doing well to control the position and prevent Kayo from advancing to side control.
Kayo is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.

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

Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Washington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Kayo 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.
Kayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayo thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Kayo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kayo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Washington tries to roll over but Kayo keeps him under control.
Kayo drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayo is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washington wants to improve his position but Kayo is controlling well.
Kayo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington wants to improve his position but Kayo is controlling well.
Kayo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Kayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to improve his position but Kayo is controlling well.
Kayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Kayo has control of the leg.
Kayo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kayo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Kayo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kayo lands a nice short elbow.
Kayo wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Kayo has control of the leg.
Kayo moves into full mount! Washington won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Washington tries to reverse the position but Kayo maintains control.
Kayo scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Colton Washington has been cut.
Kayo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Washington! More shots from Kayo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Kayo!