PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doom comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Of The Warriors. This should be fireworks!

Doom
vs
Washburn

187 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washburn.
Washburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Washburn moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Doom misses

and Washburn counters by moving into the clinch.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom stalling in the clinch but Washburn improves position.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washburn backwards.
Washburn is trying to pull guard but Doom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doom lands a body shot.
Washburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doom walks away with a smile on his face. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacob Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Doom throws a body punch but Washburn moves out of range.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt.
Doom connects with a leg kick. Washburn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Washburn with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washburn avoids the head kick by Doom.
Doom throws a push kick but Washburn slaps the foot to one side.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Doom circles away.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Doom circles away.

Washburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doom wants to sweep here but Washburn controlling him for the moment.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Doom working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doom lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Washburn!
Doom wants to control the pace but Washburn is squirming around nicely.
Washburn is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn tries to hold on but Doom postures up.
A nice elbow there by Doom.
Doom lands a big shot there that rocks Washburn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom is stalling here but it's allowed Washburn to get half guard.
Washburn punching from the bottom.
Doom wants to control but Washburn is keeping him busy.

Doom stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Washburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Doom has wrist control.
Doom 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Doom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn distracts Doom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Doom keeps moving.
Washburn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doom working a defensive guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doom throws a head kick that misses

and Washburn counters with a shoot takedown. Doom fights it but they end up in guard.
Doom keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
Washburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doom is looking to sweep but instead, Washburn has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zoe Washburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Doom throws a head kick but Washburn moves out of range.
Doom scores with a leg kick.
Washburn lands a right hook to the body.
Doom misses with a head kick.
Washburn ducks under a wild hook from Doom.

Washburn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doom is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washburn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoe Washburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washburn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Washburn works his way into full mount!
Washburn landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom working to try and regain half guard.
Washburn working the ground and pound effectively.
Doom regains half guard.
Doom is trying to maintain the position but Washburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Washburn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doom tries to get to full guard but Washburn has control of the leg.
Washburn is thwarting Doom's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doom defending well though.
Washburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washburn trying to control from half guard but Doom is working away.
Doom is trying to stand up here but Washburn is controlling him well.
Doom wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Washburn there.
Doom is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Washburn.
Doom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doom's head.
Washburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is thwarting Doom's attempts to control the position.
Doom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doom has control of Washburn's left arm, preventing Washburn from doing any damage.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doom is trying to keep Washburn in close.
Doom working a defensive guard but Washburn passes into half guard.
Washburn is keen to just control but Doom is a slippery customer.
Doom won't allow Washburn to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Washburn is looking to advance position but Doom won't allow it.
Doom is trying to control but can't.
Washburn is looking to take a break and control but Doom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doom is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doom wants to control but Washburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doom throws a series of punches but Washburn avoids them all with ease.
Washburn has his takedown stuffed
and Doom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Washburn really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

That kick from Doom tenderised Washburn's leg. Washburn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Washburn blocks a head kick by Doom.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt - Doom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Doom does it's job there.

It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
Doom slaps away a takedown attempt from Washburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Washburn blocks a head kick by Doom.
Doom throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacob Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom misses with a body shot.
Doom wants to slow Washburn down by chopping away at his legs.
Washburn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washburn somewhat.
Jacob Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoe Washburn.
Washburn has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom misses with a body shot.

Washburn scores with a takedown into Doom's guard.
Doom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Doom is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Doom pulls Washburn in close to prevent any damage.

Jacob Doom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Washburn moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots in for a double leg but Doom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacob Doom is winning the standup battle so far.
Doom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doom throws a poor cross that misses
and Washburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washburn fails with the takedown.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Washburn moves out of range easily.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doom but Doom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doom swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Jacob Doom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washburn.
Doom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a head kick but Washburn moves out of range.
Washburn checks the leg kick.
Doom tried to score with a low kick but Washburn checks it.
Doom swats away the attempt to clinch by Washburn.
Some bone on bone action there as Washburn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doom connects with a leg kick. Washburn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doom as he jumps to the side.
Washburn wants to clinch up but Doom keeps it at a distance.
Jacob Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doom looks for the body kick but Washburn saw that one coming.
Washburn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Doom defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoe Washburn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doom throws a push kick but Washburn slaps the foot to one side.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Washburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom throws a leg kick

and Washburn counters with a single leg into guard. Doom didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Doom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washburn is aware though and is defending well.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doom is striking but Washburn is not phased and passes to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Doom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washburn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zoe Washburn!
Our winner, Zoe Washburn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.