PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Krook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krook comes to the cage accompanied by Courage. Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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?

Krook
vs
Washington

188 cm
24
209 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

196 cm
24
224 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Krook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marvin Washington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a jab.
Krook misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krook.
Krook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krook thows a body shot but no joy.

Krook forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Krook lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Krook.
Washington cracks Krook with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krook blocks an uppercut.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krook is keeping busy.
Krook looking for a takedown.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krook as Washington tries to tie him up.
Krook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington motions for Krook to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Krook misses its intended target.
Krook has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Krook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krook misses with a wild body shot.
Krook tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Krook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krook.
Krook takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Washington.
Krook on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Krook moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Krook moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook checks a leg kick.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krook checks it well.
Krook walks into a left hand.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington throws the kick towards the body but Krook avoids it.
Krook has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Washington.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Krook checks it.
Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington blocks a head kick by Krook.
Marvin Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krook misses the shot to the body.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Krook shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krook showed some decent athleticism there.
Krook throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krook swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Krook lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.

It looks like Marvin Washington has been cut.
Washington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Krook.
Washington avoids the body shot from Krook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krook lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington misses with a low kick as Krook jumps back.
Krook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Krook sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Krook shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Krook was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Krook can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washington is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krook throws a wild left hand from mount and Washington manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Krook there.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice combination there by Washington.
Washington throws a leg kick but Krook moved away.

Krook bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krook working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Krook throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Krook working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington parries the strikes from Krook easily there. Krook is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Krook throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington dodges the ground and pound from Krook.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Krook wants to take a breather but Washington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krook.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krook connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington controlling Krook's posture.
Krook trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krook wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kalle Krook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krook throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krook's guard. Nice move by Washington!
Krook throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington trying to control but Krook is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krook holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marvin Washington.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington thuds his shin into the meat of Krook's side.
Krook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krook gets slowly back to his feet.
Krook swinging wildly here.
Washington leaves Krook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krook ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Krook fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Krook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington throws a leg kick but Krook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krook takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Krook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Kalle Krook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marvin Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krook moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington feints and then cracks Krook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krook down.
Krook lands with a cross.
Washington jabs at Krook's body.
Washington throws a hook but Krook avoids it easily.
Krook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krook throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.

Krook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washington sprawls well initially but Krook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krook prevents Washington from improving his position.
Krook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krook trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Krook passes into half guard.
Krook wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Washington manages to get to full guard.
Krook throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position.
Krook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krook wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington controls Krook momentarily but Krook frees himself.
Krook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Washington wants to stand but Krook is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krook throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krook stops Washington from standing up.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Krook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krook throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krook's guard. Nice move by Washington!
Krook is looking to sweep but instead, Washington has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krook trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Krook is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krook manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalle Krook.
I think Krook 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Krook!
Kalle Krook very nearly forgot to thank GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.