PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tinsdell's choice of entrance music: "Left Behind" by Slipknot. On his way into the cage it seems that Samuel Washington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samuel Washington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Washington
vs
Tinsdell

169 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tinsdell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Washington lands with a hook. Tinsdell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinsdell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tinsdells head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinsdell drops back down to his feet.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Tinsdell's takedown attempt.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Tinsdell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Tinsdell back against the cage.
Tinsdell fails to pull guard.
Tinsdell jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tinsdell up against the cage.
Washington seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Tinsdell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Tinsdell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails with the takedown.
Tinsdell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinsdell off to one side.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tinsdell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tinsdell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinsdell on the ground.
Tinsdell trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Tinsdell. Tinsdell gets slowly back to his feet.

Tinsdell shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington controlling the position.
Tinsdell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington has Tinsdell pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Washington just wasn't active enough.
Tinsdell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinsdell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinsdell misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinsdell is defended easily by Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell blocks a jab.
Tinsdell avoids the body shot from Washington.
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinsdell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Tinsdell dives in and scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tinsdell postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinsdell forces his way into half guard.
Washington moves into full guard.
Tinsdell looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tinsdell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Tinsdell 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.
Tinsdell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington controlling Tinsdell's posture.

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

Tinsdell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinsdell tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Washington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tinsdell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Tinsdell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Tinsdell shoots in.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Washington gets caught napping as Tinsdell dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Tinsdell 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.
Tinsdell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington pulls Tinsdell in close to his closed guard and prevents Tinsdell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
Tinsdell trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot by Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tinsdell's shoulder, as Tinsdell tries to avoid the shot.
Washington staying out of range there.
Tinsdell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tinsdell tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinsdell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington is working Tinsdell over against the cage.
Tinsdell is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tinsdell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinsdell is breathing heavily.
Washington is pushing Tinsdell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Washington for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Washington manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tinsdell or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony Tinsdell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Tinsdell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Tinsdell blocks the leg kick.
Tinsdell doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
No luck for Tinsdell with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tinsdell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tinsdell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Washington scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Tinsdell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Washington on his heels. He'll look to pass Washington's guard now, I'm sure.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinsdell is one step ahead there.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
Tinsdell preventing the sweep.
Washington is controlling Tinsdell's posture.
Tinsdell trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tinsdell fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Tinsdell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tinsdell somewhat.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Tinsdell walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt.
Tinsdell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anthony Tinsdell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Tinsdell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Washington there.
Tinsdell checks the leg kick.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
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!
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Washington lands.
Tinsdell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Tinsdell is rocked!
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tinsdell is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tinsdell at a distance.
Washington tries to work over Tinsdell's front leg with a kick but Tinsdell checks it.
Tinsdell seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington jabs at Tinsdell's body.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington punishes Tinsdell's body with a nice straight punch.
Tinsdell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Washington both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Tinsdell moves his leg out of the way.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samuel Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Tinsdell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!