PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Doom's choice of entrance music: Rise Of The Warriors. Zoe Washburn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Washburn
vs
Doom

180 cm
22
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Conviction

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Doom!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom misses with an uppercut. Washburn saw that one coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Washburn.
Washburn wants to take a breather but Doom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Washburn.
Washburn is fighting to break Doom's control of his arms but Doom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Doom has wrist control.
Washburn postures up in Doom's guard and throws a big left but Doom blocks it.
Washburn trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Washburn slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Washburn there.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well.

Doom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washburn pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Washburn is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Washburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Washburn thows a huge punch but Doom dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn prevents Doom from improving his position.
Washburn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doom taking some punishment here, with Washburn in his half guard.
Doom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washburn is looking to advance position but Doom won't allow it.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Doom is working away.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom is looking to control Washburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doom avoid being mounted?

Washburn seems to be working for a kimura but Doom defends the submission attempt.
Washburn wants to take a breather but Doom is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doom is trying to control but Washburn manages to pass to mount!
Doom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A clash of legs there as Washburn blocks the low kick.
Washburn checks a leg kick.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Washburn tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
Doom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doom wants it to stay on the feet.
Doom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Doom throws a head kick that Washburn semi-blocks.

It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Washburn tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom is looking to score with low kicks.
Doom misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom throws a low kick but Washburn moves out of range easily.
Washburn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doom lands with a kick to the temple. Washburn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Washburn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Washburn closes the distance and clinches.
Doom scores with a shot to the side of Washburn's head.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doom lands a shot to the body.
Washburn prevents a body shot from Doom.
Washburn tries to work over Doom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom wants to break free but Washburn has control.
Doom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doom misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Washburn has picked Doom up - he's going for a ride! Washburn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom tries to roll over but Washburn keeps him under control.
Doom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washburn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washburn's back!
Washburn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Doom manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Washburn is trying to remain composed but Doom is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Washburn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Doom just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zoe Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doom somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom trying to control momentarily.
Doom just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doom wants to control the position but Washburn frees himself and scrambles - Doom manages to regain control in side control.
Washburn is trying to control Doom's posture but Doom avoids it.
Washburn is looking for a sweep.
Doom working away.
Washburn is trying to improve his position.
Washburn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Washburn to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Washburn manages to get back to half guard.
Doom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Washburn reverses the position - he's now on top in Doom's guard.
Doom wants to sweep but no luck.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Washburn being controlled here momentarily.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Doom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doom lands a right hook to the body.
Washburn works Doom's body with a nice hook.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Washburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Washburn drives through with a takedown into Doom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Washburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.
Washburn pushes down on Doom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Washburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Washburn wants to pass the guard but Doom is defending well.
Doom is looking for a sweep. Washburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washburn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doom's head.
Doom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washburn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn lands with a punch from half guard.

Washburn wants to work for an arm triangle but Doom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washburn working the head and body with strikes.
Washburn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Doom's thigh. Doom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Doom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn slips nicely into half guard.
Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doom's head.
Washburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Washburn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Washburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Washburn!
Zoe Washburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.